Breathing

Acknowledgments

Preface


I.    Simple Human Alchemy

II.    The Conscious Embodiment of Spirit

III.    Energy in Motion

IV.    The Dynamics of Response

V.    The Formation of Primary Patterns

VI.    Pain, Separation & the Habits of a Lifetime

VII.    Lessons in Breath

VIII.    The Circle of Breath

IX.    Partners in Breath

X.    Rapture, Excitement & the Lessons of Sleep

XI.    The Continuing Process of Resolution

XII.    Sexual Energy & the Energetic Embrace

XIII.    Sexual Communion

XIV.    The Holy Breath


Appendix A:  Conscious Breathing Patterns

Appendix B:  Kundalini Crisis & Spiritual Emergency

Appendix C:  The Breath We Share

Notes

Permissions

About the Author

Michael Sky (1951-2011) was a breathwork teacher, certified polarity therapist, and firewalking instructor, and the author of Dancing with Fire, Sexual Peace and The Power of Emotion. Michael led human potential seminars for twenty-five years, including more than 200 firewalks.

"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 in various associated aspects, in more detail. Of particular interest are the rebirthing and sexual energies sections."
Dr. Tami Brady, TCM Reviews, Sep 2008

HOLISTIC HEALING / NEW AGE

Long used by meditators as a way to inner peace, health, and vitality, intentional breathing can also be used as a calming technique when encountering stress, pain, and fear. In Breathing, Michael Sky offers simple breathing exercises that are intended to be experienced as they are read. He discusses breath, the central organizing life force, as it relates to emotional responses, lifetime habits, sleep, childbirth, sexual communication, and higher consciousness.

“Many cultures throughout history have placed great emphasis on the practice of breathing--and they were right to do so! At least for modern people, ‘good breathing’ does not come naturally but needs to be learned. This book . . .can improve your health, extend your life, even make for better sex. Read, practice, and benefit.”
--Robert Masters, Ph.D., author of Listening to the Body, teacher of neural and sensory re-education

“Michael Sky’s new book Breathing is a real gem! In clear, simple terms he demystifies many of the more esoteric and secret teachings about breath and prana . . . .This book is an excellent guide for those seeking to know more about themselves. It is a must for those professionals who work in the body/mind disciplines where breathing is an essential key to health and healing.”
--Michael Alan Morton, Ph.D., president of the American Holistic Health Association

MICHAEL SKY (1951-2011) was a breathwork teacher, certified polarity therapist, and firewalking instructor, and the author of Dancing with Fire, Sexual Peace and The Power of Emotion. Michael led human potential seminars for twenty-five years, including more than 200 firewalks.