“This is a book about subtle energy for those who can’t bring themselves to ‘believe in’ subtle energy. It is a book of ideas and practices, many of which come from traditions which are usually called vitalist, for sceptics of vitalism. It is an exploration and a celebration of that set of feelings which are undeniably, irrefutably real to consciousness, and appear to stem from ‘subtle energies’, and the schemes of belief which work best for experiencing, cultivating and manipulating these subtle sensations. It is about learning new languages, the languages of breath and energy-sensing.”