Farhi - The breathing book: good health and vitality through essential breath work

I feel an enormous appreciation for all my friends and family who have so generously given their support to this project. In particular, my loving partner, Mark Bouckoms, who reminded me to take a daily walk by the sea and kept the fire going in more ways than one during the cold winter months of writing. To my mother Louise and stepfather Jack, who in combination have been a familial fan club, cheering on my efforts. This book would have never come to fruition were it not for my literary agent, Laurie Fox, and my editor, Bryan Oettel, whose kindness and boundless enthusiasm have bolstered my confidence throughout the project. My special thanks to Dr. Erik Peper for his generous interviews and for sending me scientific papers and research material that would have been difficult to procure in New Zealand. Thanks also to Dr. Roger Cole, Jane Campbell-Kaye, and Peter Coates for reviewing specific sections of the text and providing me with helpful research material. To Stephen Crowe, who stretched himself beyond the call of duty to produce the beautiful illustrations for the book. To Fred and Amanda Stimson, for taking such great care in producing the photographs for this book, not to mention the fabulous lunches during the long photo shoot. Special thanks to Carol Banquer and Dave and Dione King, who have provided me with a peaceful sanctuary in San Francisco during my teaching tours and research stays and who have been extraordinary friends through thick and thin. Finally, thank you to all the teachers who inspired me to follow my own excitement, to the yoga centers and individuals that have supported my teaching visits, and to the hundreds of yoga students who opened themselves to the breath and through their participation helped me to formulate the core material for this book.