Prana: The Practice of Body, Mind, and Breath (Paperback or Softback)

An encouraging, practical guide to understanding prāṇa—the yogic life force that goes beyond the breath to nourish body, mind, and spirit.

The first volume in the Yoga Masters Series, which offers the timeless wisdom of essential yoga practices for the contemporary seeker.

For thousands of years, yogis have understood what science now confirms: How we breathe can transform how we feel, think, and live. But in traditional yoga, prāṇa is more than breath—it’s the subtle energy that connects the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of our lives.

Drawing from the timeless wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, Tantra, and Ayurveda and modern scientific insights, yoga educator Prasad Rangnekar offers a grounded, accessible exploration of prāṇa as breath practice and beyond. With clear explanations and practical exercises, you’ll discover how principles of prāṇa and practices of prāṇāyāma can support:

• Respiratory health and physical vitality
• Emotional balance and nervous system regulation
• Mental clarity and focus
• Meditation, inner stillness, and self-realization

Both an introduction and a deepening for serious practitioners, this book invites you into a richer relationship with your own life force—and with the living, breathing tradition of yoga itself.

PRASAD RANGNEKAR is a yoga educator based in India, with over 40 years of personal practice and study and 30 years of teaching experience. His work has empowered thousands of individuals across diverse cultures and countries worldwide to access inner calm, clarity, and resilience through the transformative principles and practices of Yoga. Grounded in a deep Yogic foundation shaped by his family and enriched by years of study across multiple philosophical and mystical traditions, his teachings bridge timeless wisdom with modern application. He holds a BSc in Biology and two master’s degrees—in Philosophy and Business Management—which support his integrative and practical approach to Yoga.