{"product_id":"9781777687328","title":"Prana","description":"What is prana?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs it just breath? A metaphor for spirit? A biological energy? Or something more?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePrana: One Breath, Many Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e, Bernie Clark—author of the bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Guide to Yin Yoga\u003c\/em\u003e—invites readers on a journey through ancient myths, spiritual practices, and cutting-edge science in search of one of yoga’s most mysterious and foundational ideas: prana. Blending historical scholarship with personal experience, Clark weaves a tapestry of stories that explore prana as fire, wind, water, and breath—moving from shamanic roots to temple rituals, from the Upanishads to Theosophy, from early Greek philosophy to modern yoga retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining rigorous research with captivating storytelling, the book offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep dive into the spiritual and scientific roots of breath across cultures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonal vignettes and retreat experiences that ground the philosophy in lived practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsightful comparisons of Eastern and Western views of soul, spirit, and vitality\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mythological exploration of symbols like serpents, trees, water, and the stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart memoir, part history, part philosophical reflection, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an illuminating exploration of the life force that animates us all. Whether you are a yoga teacher, student, philosopher, or simply a seeker of deeper truths, this book will expand your understanding—and your breath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BERNIE CLARK (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Wild Strawberry Productions |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2026-01-11","offer_id":47350574088447,"sku":"9781777687328","price":38.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_86b035df-6f18-4281-a35e-25dea2d77685.jpg?v=1760457201","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781777687328","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}