
Access the wisdom
of Leonard Orr
Starting in the 1970s, Leonard Orr was a thought leader and change agent. Best known for pioneering breathwork as a healing modality, he left us a deep legacy in his writings and teachings.
Our mission:
To further the educational work of new-age visionary Leonard D. Orr in the areas of responsible citizenship, economics, health and longevity, prosperity, therapeutic breathwork, and spirituality.
Books by Leonard D. Orr
The Fire Book • Breaking the Death Habit
2023 updated edition of Leonard’s classic book on the use of fire for spiritual purification. Practical guidance on using fire safely. Mystical insights on the qualities of fire. Leonard’s own experiences with using fire himself. Printable pdf available here. Paperback and Kindle on Amazon.
“After meeting and studying eight immortal yogis who mastered over 300 years in the same body, I condensed the common denominators that make them immortal. I present these principles to you here. They are simple and pleasurable to work with.” Leonard Orr - Paperback available on eBay.
Updated 2023 edition of Leonard’s account of his son and daughter’s spontaneous breathwork sessions shortly after their births. Profoundly informative about how therapeutic breathwork works. Of great value to anyone who is committed to healing their own birth trauma. Printable pdf available here.
Originally written in 1977, this book includes a detailed description of the early development of Rebirthing Breathwork™, and touches on Leonard's philosophy on various topics. Paperback available on eBay.
Updated 2023 edition of Leonard's classic book. Excellent introduction for those new to breathwork, with deep insights for experienced breathers. Simple exercises to start or deepen your breathwork practice. "Breathing, you will discover, is the source of human aliveness." Leonard D. Orr - Printable pdf available here.
The Leonard Orr recommended reading list
Leonard was not only a writer. He was also a reader. He had an extensive collection of books related to the topics he was most interested in, including Babaji, birth, death, resurection, breathwork, religion, healing and health, immortals and other masters, past lives, personal growth, and prosperity.
Click here for a list of books from his collection that we think you will find valuable. Many of them are available free from libraries, and we’ve also included links to where you can find them for sale. Most of the books have links to Amazon. Purchasing on Amazon through our links earns the Foundation a commission.
Charity Sale
Books, malas, and other items are available from Leonard Orr’s estate. Your purchases help us to keep Leonard’s teachings available to all. Click here to go to our Leonard D. Orr Foundation eBay charity account to see all of the items currently available. You do not need an account on eBay to purchase.
The Leonard D. Orr Foundation was established in 2019 by Elvi Orr, Leonard’s widow, and Susan Alden, Leonard’s long-time student. Our goal is to preserve Leonard’s teachings and make them as available as possible to people all over the world. This is what he wanted. Your participation is welcome! At this time what is most needed is donations, which will be used 100% to further Leonard’s work. Eventually, we will also need volunteers, teachers, translators and participants, as we gradually add more types of media and participatory events to the project.
We hope you will participate with us and explore using Leonard’s ideas and practices for your own growth and development, and help us spread them to all who can benefit.