The Yogi's Roadmap

Author: Bhavani Silvia Maki
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781482378245
Category : Spiritual life
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
While the techniques of Yoga are well expounded upon in the West, little guidance has been offered to integrate these practices with our emotions and psychology. Traditionally, the Patanjali Yoga Sutra is recognized as the definitive guide, offering perennial wisdom in navigating life's challenges through the cultivation of viveka khyati, discriminating wisdom. In The Yogi's Roadmap, Bhavani Maki offers unique, contemporary insights into the Yoga Sutra, revealing that deep, personal inquiry is both the means and the experience, of embodying our true spiritual awakening.

Road Map to Enlightenment: Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Author: James Swartz
Publisher: Shiningworld Press
ISBN: 9781736704417
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 94

Book Description
We practice yoga to make our bodies healthy and attractive, and sometimes, in moments of well-being, spiritual intimations bubble up from deep within and ignite the desire to know more about ourselves. If we are lucky, we somehow discover the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, which speak to the universal need for transcendent freedom, and address the fundamental problem we face as we struggle to find meaning in this uncertain binary reality, the knower-doer split. Is it safe to trust this flame of freedom burning within that calls me to a higher destiny? Or should I resign myself to the shallow destiny of the crowd? Is there really a higher state of consciousness, a samadhi, that I can access with various physical, psychological and spiritual techniques that will quarantine me from the rat race and bring peace? Or is it available by knowledge because I am already free, as the ancient tradition of non-dual jnana yoga - Vedanta - contends? Perhaps a judicious combination of action and knowledge is required?In this short book I have attempted to resolve the perennial conflict between the path of action and the path of knowledge for those who seek the inner freedom that is our birthright.

The Wisdom of Yoga

Author: Stephen Cope
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 1984800434
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
For modern spiritual seekers and yoga students alike, here is an irreverent yet profound guide to the most sophisticated teachings of the yoga wisdom tradition–now brought to contemporary life by a celebrated author, psychotherapist, and leading American yoga instructor. While many Westerners still think of yoga as an invigorating series of postures and breathing exercises, these physical practices are only part of a vast and ancient spiritual science. For more than three millennia, yoga sages systematically explored the essential questions of our human existence: What are the root causes of suffering, and how can we achieve freedom and happiness? What would it be like to function at the maximum potential of our minds, bodies, and spirits? What is an optimal human life? Nowhere have their discoveries been more brilliantly distilled than in a short–but famously difficult–treatise called the Yogasutra. This revered text lays out the entire path of inner development in remarkable detail–ranging from practices that build character and mental power to the highest reaches of spiritual realization. Now Stephen Cope unlocks the teachings of the Yogasutra by showing them at work in the lives of a group of friends and fellow yoga students who are confronting the full modern catastrophe of careers, relationships, and dysfunctional family dynamics. Interweaving their daily dilemmas with insights from modern psychology, neuroscience, religion, and philosophy, he shows the astonishing relevance and practicality of this timeless psychology of awakening. Leavened with wit and passion, The Wisdom of Yoga is a superb companion and guide for anyone seeking enhanced creativity, better relationships, and a more ethical and graceful way of living in the world.

The Path of Yoga

Author: Georg Feuerstein
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 083482292X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 263

Book Description
The best-selling beginner’s guide to the history, schools, practices, and philosophy of the ancient Yoga tradition—from a renowned Yoga scholar This overview of the essentials of Yoga is meant to both broaden and deepen the understanding of beginning students. It covers all the basic elements of this ancient discipline and philosophy of India—including Yoga poses, diet, breath control, meditation, mantras, Kundalini energy, and more. It also includes newly translated excerpts from the scriptures and pays special attention to branches of Yoga, such as Tantra, that are of great interest to Western students but are frequently misunderstood.

Wanderlust

Author: Jeff Krasno
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 1623363500
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
Like the wildly popular festivals that have taken the yoga world by storm, Wanderlust is a road map for the millions of people engaged in cultivating their best selves. For the 20 million people who grab their yoga mats in the United States every week, this book gives a completely unique way to understand "yoga"--not just as something to do in practice, but as a broader principle for living. Wanderlust helps readers navigate their personal path and find their own true north, curating principles that embody the brand and lifestyle--authentic yoga practices, provocative thinking, music, art, good food, eco-friendly activities, and more. Each chapter includes expert yoga instruction by renowned teachers; inspiring music playlists to motivate readers to practice; thought-provoking art; awesome recipes for delicious, healthy foods to sustain a yoga regimen; and fun, unexpected detours. This wide array of ideas and beautiful visuals is designed to be hyper-stimulating--whether a reader follows the arc of the book from beginning to end or dips into chapters at random, she is sure to find something pleasing to the eye, to feel motivated to practice, and to want to reach for her deepest desires and dreams. This book brings the Wanderlust festival experience into any reader's home.

The Power of Ashtanga Yoga

Author: Kino MacGregor
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611800056
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
A foremost Ashtanga Yoga teacher tells you “everything you ever wanted to know from a yogi” in this guide for beginners and experienced practitioners alike (Huffington Post) Go inside the philosophy, history, and practices of a popular and athletic type of yoga—with step-by-step instructions and gems of wisdom for starting your own journey to self-realization Ashtanga Yoga has become extremely popular in recent years. Here, Kino MacGregor—a disciple of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the great modern guru who developed Ashtanga Yoga—gives a comprehensive view of the practice, demonstrating how Ashtanga is fundamentally a path of spiritual transformation and personal development. MacGregor delves into the history and tradition of Ashtanga Yoga and reveals how its philosophy manifests in contemporary lifestyle and dietary choices. She also explains the essential connection of breath, posture, and gaze that is the core of the practice. Her clear, step-by-step instruction of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series—including standing, seated, backbending, twisting, hip-opening, and closing postures—is a wonderful initiation for those who are new to the practice, and it will motivate experienced yogis toward perfection of the form. Throughout, MacGregor shares her own personal yoga journey and her devotion to yoga as a path of self-realization in a way that will inspire all practitioners.

Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Author: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Publisher: Arktos
ISBN: 1907166351
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are the foundational texts of the science of yoga. In this book, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a master of yoga for the 21st century, offers his own commentary on this fundamental work. "The aim of Patanjali Yoga is to set man free from the cage of matter. Mind is the highest form of matter and man freed from this dragnet of Chitta or Ahankara (mind or ego) becomes a pure being." - H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Author: Marilyn Gillian
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
Do you want to discover the unspoken truths about yoga sutras? Are you ready to observe the world of meditation from a new point of view? Let yourself be abandoned by this guide and everything will be clearer to you! The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali has long been shrouded in mystery and confusion. That's because existing translations rely on confusing language and outdated interpretations. The process can be so frustrating that it seems that only yoga instructors or dedicated gurus are committed to studying this ancient text, the Yoga Sutra. But don't worry about that: by modernizing and simplifying the sutras, this Guide makes it easy for you to know exactly how the sage Patanjali conceptualized yoga and the path to realization. Before you know it, you'll be inspired to start meditating, fostering positivity and dispelling the toxic elements in your life. In other words, this Guide is intended to teach you how to be the leader in your own spiritual journey. The Guide is broken down into 13 chapters packed with helpful tips and information to easily Learn Yoga Philosophy, Expand Your Mind and Increase Your Emotional Intelligence. In this book you are ready to discover The best practice in Yoga and how it can change your life also if you are a complete beginner. All the benefits of Yoga Sutras. How to gain mental and spiritual clarity by using transformational Yoga techniques. Which is the best time of the day to do Yoga to elevate your emotional intelligence. How to purify your spirit with the power of Yoga Sutras by following some easy tips. How to eliminate the common behaviors that undermine your potential. And much, much more! Many of the guides out there for the Yoga Sutra are just as confusing as reading this ancient text in the original Sanskrit. With those other guides, you often find yourself having to re-word the Sutras in a language you understand. But, here, you won't be bogged down by dense, hard-to-understand language or outdated phrasing. Everything in this guide has been mindfully written and organized so that you can get the most out of this life-changing book. Start today and discover the unspoken truths about yoga sutras! Scroll to the top and click Buy Now in 1-Click or Buy Now!

Journey to Joyful

Author: Dashama Konah Gordon
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1583943226
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
In this uplifting guide packed with health tips, dietary recommendations, and inspirational affirmations, Dashama introduces her own brand of yoga for self-transformation. The book introduces Pranashama Yoga, developed by Dashama as a combination of arts that works with the physical and spiritual energy of the body. Pranashama Yoga draws on various styles of yoga (Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Anusara, and Power), martial arts (T’ai Chi, Qigong), and Thai yoga therapy. Dashama includes clear explanations of the yoga philosophy underlying her program and shares her own journey to her present success as a leading yoga teacher. Tackling the problem of addiction and its impact on family and individual happiness, Dashama presents alternative visions of healing and mental peace through the time-tested, drug-free path of yoga. She concludes the book with useful exercises to help students on their own journeys to joyful living: self-assessment writing assignments, quizzes, and a four-stage diet and weight-loss program that incorporates yogic breathing and positive-thinking exercises. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs, Journey to Joyful is designed for readers interested in yoga, natural food, weight loss, and positive thinking.

Integral Yoga-The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Pocket Edition

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780932040282
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This pocket edition offers a convenient format for this ageless guide and companion to the student on the Yogic path. Includes the full text of this classic Yoga work, along with brief commentary from a revered master of Raja Yoga.