Reviews for The Revelation of the Breath: A Tribute to Its Wisdom, Power, and Beauty

The average rating for The Revelation of the Breath: A Tribute to Its Wisdom, Power, and Beauty based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-03-27 00:00:00 Narissa Holford Excellent. This book is a compilation of essays which explore different approaches to breath work, and is divided into Eastern breathing practices (Yoga, Tibetan Buddhism, Tao, Aikido), Western breathing practices (Character Armoring, Rebirthing, Holotrophic, Freediving, Buteyko, BreathExperience), and Middle Eastern breathing practices (Kabbalah and the Breath, the Holy Breath, Sufism). It was really interesting to see what all of these practices had in common, and how they differed. I've been studying BreathExperience breath work for the last 3 years, and was particularly interested in the practices that allowed the breath to come and go on its own without control. I'll be revisiting a few of these essays again. I particularly enjoyed 'The Holy Breath: Breath in the Cosmology and Spiritual Practice of the Aramaic Jesus', which offered a different interpretation of the scriptures in the Bible. I was also very intrigued by 'Character Armoring: A wall between Oneself and the World', which explores the work of somatic psychologist Wilhelm Reich; and all of the essays about the different Eastern Breathing Practices.

Review # 2 was written on 2021-02-02 00:00:00 Thomas Cameron Breathing, it's involuntary. Much of the time, we aren't even aware of the process. Yet, our breathing patterns do change. When we are calm and relaxed our breathing is deeper. When we are upset or in pain, we take shallow breathes. Often, without realizing it, we take on these patterns long after the trauma is gone. Breathing looks to do two things. First and foremost, the reader is encouraged to become aware of his or her breathing through various exercises. As this awareness increases, the reader learns how breathing can be used as a tool for self understanding and ultimately healing trauma such as that occurring during the birthing process. Breathing is suitable for even the most novice beginner. The author does a good job of explaining how breathing affects the body in general and it various associated aspects in more detail. Of particular interest are the rebirthing and sexual energies sections.