Breathing—the replenishing of oxygen and elimination of carbon dioxide—is our living organisms most pressing and constant need. This exchange in our lungs effects the metabolism of every living cell. You will repeat this tidal rhythm between 15,000 and 20,000 times a day, making it by far the most repeated movement you make. The breath is one of the primary focuses of yoga.

• What is the extensive anatomy of the breathing process?
• What is the biochemistry of breath that brings the life force to all our six trillion cells?
• How is this crucial support of all living processes distributed throughout our bodies?
• How are the asanas designed to facilitate this process of distribution?