PRANA. One breath, many worlds
History, Philosophy & Physiology
About the book
Discover the Breath of Life
Prana: One Breath, Many Worlds explores one of humanity’s most enduring mysteries: the life force within and around us. Across cultures and centuries, philosophers, yogis, and scientists have wrestled with questions of breath, spirit, and vitality. In this book, Bernie Clark weaves together myth, history, science, and personal experience to illuminate prana as both universal and profoundly intimate.What Readers Are Saying
“Prana is a luminous and deeply original work – part memoir, part mythic tapestry, part philosophical inquiry – that breathes life into one of the most enduring mysteries of human existence.”- Mark Stephens, author of Breathing: The Art and Science of Pranayama
“Bernie Clark takes the reader deep inside the mystical, invisible, subtle yet powerful realms of prana… managing to do so in an engaging and accessible manner.”- David Swenson, author of Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual
“Another essential text for all yoga enthusiasts.”- Sarah Powers, author of Insight Yoga
“Having read all of Bernie’s books, this is by far my favorite. It’s a wonderful mix of the personal, scientific, and creative…”- J. Brown, Host of the Yoga Talks Podcast
“Read Bernie’s book Prana. It might make you reconsider what prana is, and how breathing exercises and physical asanas influence its manifestations.”- Paul Grilley, author of Yin Yoga: Principles and Practice
Inside the Book
In Prana: One Breath, Many Worlds, you will explore
- Ancient Indian, Greek, and Chinese views of life force
- Yogic and Tantric perspectives on prana, chakras, and subtle anatomy
- Comparative philosophies and how they shaped spiritual traditions
- Modern science on breathing, physiology, and bioelectricity
- Personal stories of practice, health, and discovery
Sample Excerpt
“Prana is not simply the air we breathe. It is the movement of life itself — the unseen current that flows through body, mind, and world. To attend to the breath is to attend to the pulse of existence.”Book Details
- Paperback and eBook editions
- Publisher: Wild Strawberry Productions
- Publication Date: January 1, 2026
- ISBN (Paperback): 978-1777687328
- ISBN (eBook): 978-1777687335
From the Back Cover
Prana is a genre-blending, deeply thoughtful, and refreshingly original exploration of prana—its meanings, mysteries, and manifestations across time, culture, and personal experience. Part memoir, part spiritual-philosophical inquiry, and part cultural history, Bernie Clark’s book masterfully weaves his own journey with richly detailed mythic and historical narratives to explore this elusive life force. With a tone that is both candid and invitational, Clark invites readers into conversation rather than doctrine, making the book suitable for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. Through personal stories—humorous, vulnerable, and insightful—he shows how understanding prana is as much about experience as scholarship. Uniquely, the book includes fictionalized historical vignettes—from primal shamanic visions to Sumerian temple rituals—that serve as interpretive case studies. These imaginative episodes reveal how breath, spirit, and vitality were shaped by changing cultures, technologies, and cosmologies. This book is a rare and resonant contribution to the literature on yoga and vitality.—Mark Stephens, author of Teaching Yoga and Yoga Therapy
About the author
Bernie Clark is the author of the bestselling The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, Yinsights, and the Your Body, Your Yoga trilogy. A long-time yoga teacher and student of science and philosophy, Bernie brings a rare balance of scholarship, practice, and storytelling to his writing. His works are read by yoga teachers, students, and seekers around the world.
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