Breathing as Spiritual Practice: Experiencing the Presence of God By Will Johnson

Breathing as Spiritual Practice by Will Johnson explores breath-centered contemplation through Christianity, Judaism and Islam. He considers Genesis, the Jewish concept of ruach and the poetry of Rumi alongside his experience teaching meditation.

A personal retreat narrative gives context to the breathing practices and reflections. Written for readers interested in embodied contemplation across religious boundaries, the book presents the author’s spiritual experiences rather than guaranteeing an encounter with God.