Breathing as a Metaphor for LivingBreathing as a Metaphor for Living"'Breath is life.' In these sessions we’re going to explore the many levels of meaning of this profound and often-quoted truth. We’re going to explore how our breathing not only influences our life, but also how it reflects our attitude toward living. We’re going to see that breathing itself is a metaphor for living. We’re going to see that through a deeper understanding of breathing, especially what I call "natural breathing," we can come to a deeper understanding of how to live more authentically, of how to live closer to our own real potential, our essence."--Dennis Lewis, from the beginning of Breathing as a Metaphor for Living.
This two-cassette audio program by Dennis Lewis, author of the highly acclaimed book The Tao of Natural Breathing, is produced by Sounds True, the premier producer of audios and videos for the inner life. The program includes a comprehensive overview of the anatomy of breathing and the meaning of deep natural breathing, as well as a progressive series of awareness and breathing exercises and meditations.
Work along with Dennis Lewis as you learn the following transformative practices: Following Your Breath, The Cleansing Breath, Spacious Breathing, The Smiling Breath, and Unconditioned Breathing.
"Lewis offers several simple techniques designed to return us to ‘natural breathing,’ and in the process ‘re-member’ our natural selves. He begins with a detailed account of the mechanics of breathing; the physical, psychological, and spiritual consequences of poor breathing; and the many benefits of natural breathing, which is an ‘open door’ to both material and spiritual realms. The two background sessions are especially good. The body and breath exercises in session three help cultivate self-awareness. Session four includes five meditations. The awareness exercises are pretty simple and probably most useful to beginners, while the meditations will appeal to all levels of students."--Yoga Journal (March/April 1999)
" ... an excellent introduction to to a very important and basic practice, presented in a gentle and thorough manner. It doesn't matter whether you practice taiji, qigong, meditation or none of the above. [These tapes] can help you become more aware of your breath, more in control of your breath, and show you how such a simple act can have far reaching effects throughout your life."--The Empty Vessel (Winter 1999)
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