Practiced for thousands of years in all the great cultures of the world, the art of fasting is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. In this handy primer, Niklaus Brantschen explains different aspects of fasting and offers the guidance that has benefitted countless participants who have attended his seminars.

Brantschen answers frequently asked questions on fasting including:
What is fasting?
Who can fast?
When should you fast?
What happens during a fast?
How does fasting support detoxing?
What are the spiritual and social dimensions of fasting?