SCIENCE OF BREATH.

SCIENCE OF BREATH

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

"Controlling the breath, is a prerequisite to controlling the mind and the body."

-SWAMI RAMA

SWAMI RAMA

RUDOLPH BALLENTINE, M.D. ALAN HYMES, M.D.

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