Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction
Part I: Why Practice Breath Yoga?
Chapter 1: Breath Is Life: The Physical and Elemental Workings of the Breath
Chapter 2: Working with Breath and the Neurotic Mind
Chapter 3: Connecting the Breath to Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
Part II: How to Practice Breath Yoga
Chapter 4: Basic Wind Energy Techniques
Chapter 5: Meditating on Impermanence with Breath Awareness
Chapter 6: Unlocking Old Patterns through Wind Energy Training
Chapter 7: Facing Difficult Situations with Wind Energy Training
Conclusion: Breath Is Wisdom

About the Author

ANYEN RINPOCHE is a tulku from Tibet of the Nyingma (Longchen Nyingthig) tradition. He lives primarily in Denver, Colorado, where he founded Orgyen Khamdroling Center with a shedra (college) for Westerners. He is the author of The Union of Dzogchen and Bodhichitta, Dying with Confidence, Journey to Certainty, and Momentary Buddhahood. ALLISON CHOYING ZANGMO is Anyen Rinpoche's personal translator and a longtime student of both Rinpoche and his root lama, Kyabje Tsara Dharmakirti. She has either translated or collaborated with Rinpoche on all of his books. She lives in Denver, Colorado.

Reviews

"The Tibetan Yoga of Breath offers a highly accessible introduction to Buddhist teachings on the physical, mental, and wisdom energy waves of the breath. This rare book meticulously guides readers on how to awaken and perfect the power of innate energy to heal and enlighten." -Tulku Thondup, author of Boundless Healing

"These clear and practice-based teachings on purifying the wind energies are much-needed medicine for our times. Rooted in the ancient wisdom of dharma and an understanding of modern science, the yogas of the body, wind energy, and mind are presented in a fresh, lively prose that is a delight to read. This rare medicine is precious and if sincerely practiced, can lead to well-being and glimpses of our ever-present wisdom mind and joyful heart." -Tsoknyi Rinpoche

"Anyen Rinpoche is a compassionate embodiment of wisdom. The skillful teachings in The Tibetan Yoga of Breath will be a source of peace and happiness for many in these troubled times, for which I am very grateful." -Garchen Rinpoche