Meditative Yoga

Author : Suzanne Newcombe,Karen O’Brien-Kop
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781351050739

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Routledge Handbook of Yoga and Meditation Studies by Suzanne Newcombe,Karen O’Brien-Kop Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Yoga and Meditation Studies is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary resource, which frames and contextualises the rapidly expanding fields that explore yoga and meditative techniques. The book analyses yoga and meditation studies in a variety of religious, historical and geographical settings. The chapters, authored by an international set of experts, are laid out across five sections: Introduction to yoga and meditation studies History of yoga and meditation in South Asia Doctrinal perspectives: technique and praxis Global and regional transmissions Disciplinary framings In addition to up-to-date explorations of the history of yoga and meditation in the Indian subcontinent, new contexts include a case study of yoga and meditation in the contemporary Tibetan diaspora, and unique summaries of historical developments in Japan and Latin America as well as an introduction to the growing academic study of yoga in Korea. Underpinned by critical and theoretical engagement, the volume provides an in-depth guide to the history of yoga and meditation studies and combines the best of established research with attention to emerging directions for future investigation. This handbook will be of interest to multidisciplinary academic audiences from across the humanities, social sciences and sciences. Chapters 1, 4, 9, 12, and 27 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Author : Are Holen,Torbjorn Hobbel
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9788120836181

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Meditative Yoga by Are Holen,Torbjorn Hobbel Pdf

Author : Kenneth Rose
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781472571700

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Yoga, Meditation, and Mysticism by Kenneth Rose Pdf

Contemplative experience is central to Hindu yoga traditions, Buddhist meditation practices, and Catholic mystical theology, and, despite doctrinal differences, it expresses itself in suggestively similar meditative landmarks in each of these three meditative systems. In Yoga, Meditation and Mysticism, Kenneth Rose shifts the dominant focus of contemporary religious studies away from tradition-specific studies of individual religious traditions, communities, and practices to examine the 'contemplative universals' that arise globally in meditative experience. Through a comparative exploration of the itineraries detailed in the contemplative manuals of Theravada Buddhism, Patañjalian Yoga, and Catholic mystical theology, Rose identifies in each tradition a moment of sharply focused awareness that marks the threshold between immersion in mundane consciousness and contemplative insight. As concentration deepens, the meditator steps through this threshold onto a globally shared contemplative itinerary, which leads through a series of virtually identical stages to mental stillness and insight. Rose argues that these contemplative universals, familiar to experienced contemplatives in multiple traditions, point to a common spiritual, mental, and biological heritage. Pioneering the exploration of contemplative practice and experience with a comparative perspective that ranges over multiple religious traditions, religious studies, philosophy, neuroscience, and the cognitive science of religion, this book is a landmark contribution to the fields of contemplative practice and religious studies.

Author : Kassandra Reinhardt
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781465472373

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Yin Yoga by Kassandra Reinhardt Pdf

Return to balance with this calming, healing approach. Yin yoga offer remedies to the stresses of your busy yang life. Each restorative pose targets your deeper fascia and connective tissues, helping you experience increased flexibility and improved joint health. Yin yoga also focuses on deep breathing and longer hold times, allowing you the time and space to clear your mind and enhance your mental acuity. These meditative poses will help you attain a renewed sense of mindfulness and physical well-being, making them the perfect complement to an active yang lifestyle and helping bring you back into balance. Yin Yoga includes these features: • More than 50 step-by-step poses that focus on specific areas of the body • 20 sequences linking the poses, designed to help you reach specific physical, mental, or emotional goals • Expert information on techniques and philosophies, including correct breathing techniques, chakras and meridians, and how best to practice yin yoga If you’ve been looking for something to settle your mind and body, look no further than yin yoga the practice and Yin Yoga the book.

Author : Swami Vivekananda
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Yoga, Rāja
ISBN : UCAL:B4380624

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Raja-yoga; Or, Conquering the Internal Nature by Swami Vivekananda Pdf

Author : James Hewitt
Publisher : Random House
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781409023302

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The Complete Yoga Book by James Hewitt Pdf

An encyclopedia of yoga practice and practical yoga as well as of the philosophy and background of yoga.

Author : Irene Johnnie Carbonell
Publisher : Jstone Publishing
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781763530072

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Managing Stress Through Yoga and Meditation by Irene Johnnie Carbonell Pdf

Managing Stress Through Yoga and Meditation In today's fast-paced world, stress has become a constant companion, affecting our health, happiness, and overall quality of life. But what if you could reclaim your peace of mind and cultivate a sense of balance amidst the chaos? "Managing Stress Through Yoga and Meditation: A Holistic Guide to Conquering Stress through Yoga, Meditation, and Mindful Living" offers a transformative path to achieving just that. This comprehensive guide invites you on a journey to explore the ancient practices of yoga and meditation, seamlessly integrated with modern holistic lifestyle strategies, to manage stress effectively and enhance your well-being. Whether you're grappling with the pressures of work, navigating personal challenges, or simply seeking a more centered existence, this book provides practical tools and insights to support your journey. Inside, you'll discover: Yoga Poses for Stress Relief: Step-by-step instructions on yoga sequences specifically designed to calm the mind and relax the body. Meditation Techniques for Every Day: Simple, accessible meditation practices to reduce anxiety, improve focus, and cultivate mindfulness in daily activities. Breathwork for Balance: Powerful breathing exercises to regulate the nervous system and combat the physical symptoms of stress. Nutritional Guidance: Tips on how to support your stress management journey through mindful eating and balanced nutrition. Building a Supportive Community: Strategies for creating or finding a community that uplifts and sustains your wellness goals. "Harmony and Balance" is more than just a book; it's a companion for those looking to navigate the complexities of modern life with grace and resilience. Through real-life scenarios, practical advice, and supportive practices, you'll learn how to integrate the principles of yoga, meditation, and holistic living into your daily routine, transforming stress into an opportunity for personal growth and tranquility. Embrace the journey to a more peaceful, balanced you. Let "Harmony and Balance" guide you to a life where stress is managed, not feared, and where well-being is not just a goal, but a way of living.

Author : Stephen Sturgess
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781780286440

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Yoga Meditation by Stephen Sturgess Pdf

"All yoga practices are preparation for focusing the mind during meditation," notes renowned yogi Stephen Sturgess. In his new book, Sturgess demonstrates how to use a wide range of yoga meditation practices as a portal to higher consciousness. Initial chapters explain what yoga meditation is and why it is so useful in our busy, modern lives. Here, Sturgess gives insight into the Eight Limbs of Yoga (an established approach to the successive stages of yoga) and enlightens us on the workings of our internal energy system - all of which lay the foundation for a deeper understanding of the practices to come. Sturgess then guides us through the key seated meditation postures and a range of helpful mudras (hand gestures) and bandhas (energetic seals) before going on to offer clear, step-by-step guidance on a wide choice of the most effective yoga postures, purification practices, breathing exercises and meditation techniques to still the mind and awaken the inner spirit. In the final chapter he recommends how to put these practices together in the form of nourishing daily routines to suit your individual needs, as well as giving advice on how to establish an overall healthy lifestyle, based on ancient Indian health traditions. Beautifully illustrated, highly practical and deeply inspirational, this is the ideal guide to establishing a regular holistic health program. It will allow you to connect with your true divine Inner Self, realize your fullest potential for creative thought and action, and establish balance, harmony and happiness in every aspect of your life.

Author : Frank Jude Boccio
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1993-01-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780861713356

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Mindfulness Yoga by Frank Jude Boccio Pdf

Emphasizes the spiritual side of yoga practice.

Author : Stephen Knapp
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Yoga and Meditation by Stephen Knapp Pdf

This book has provided an essential description of the process of yoga and meditation, from the basic purpose up to the preparations and techniques for attaining enlightenment and spiritual perfection. This, along with which processes are most recommended, and which ones work the best for the particular age of Kali in which we presently find ourselves, gives the average person a quick understanding on how to begin and what to expect, and how to get the most out of it. Regardless of whatever your personal aims in life may be, yoga can help you become more efficient, peaceful, and aware. It can definitely transform your life into a more exciting adventure–a journey to inner enlightenment and spiritual unfoldment.

Author : Rolf Gates,Katrina Kenison
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-27
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780307773944

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Meditations from the Mat by Rolf Gates,Katrina Kenison Pdf

365 daily reflections offering a way to integrate the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life, from the acclaimed yoga teacher, Rolf Gates. As more and more people in the West pursue yoga in its various forms, whether at traditional centers, in the high-powered atmosphere of sports clubs, or on their own, they begin to realize that far from being just another exercise routine, yoga is a discipline of the body and the mind. Whether used in the morning to set the tone for the day, during yoga exercise itself, or at the end of the day, during evening reflection, the daily reflections in Meditations from the Mat will support and enhance anyone’s yoga journey.

Author : Speedy Publishing
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781632874467

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Yoga Guide: Yoga for Beginners, Yoga Poses and Yoga and Meditation: A Guide to Perfect Meditation by Speedy Publishing Pdf

Begin your yoga lifestyle with the right amount of knowledge. You need to be aware of the benefits of yoga and how you can do yoga to avoid the unnecessary stress of not being informed. You see, the benefits of yoga will only be felt after several tries. Luckily, you have three books to guide you in your yoga journey.

Author : Richard Miller
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781458785374

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Yoga Nidra by Richard Miller Pdf

One of the most enjoyable parts of a yoga class comes when we rest in savasanathe corpse poseand realize deep serenity, a sense of effortless joy, and a glimpse into our true nature as unqualified presence. How is this so? Master teacher Richard Miller explains that this experience is a manifestation of yoga nidra, the meditative state of mind-body union at the heart of all yoga practice. A powerful integration of book and CD audio learning, Yoga Nidra is an ancient tantric yoga path that leads to inner freedom. Through accessible language appropriate for any level of practice, Miller takes us step-by-step through the traditional techniques of relaxation and meditation to help us move toward the realization of unqualified presencethe ultimate aim of yogaa goal unreachable through posture practice alone. Through his expert guidance, students will experience; Deep relaxation for relief from day-to-day stress The development of one-pointednessa key to spiritual awakening Healing from painful emotions, such as fear, grief, and anger More effective and energizing sleep, and much more.

Author : Mary Ann Gullo (m.a.g.)
Publisher : BalboaPress
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-12
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781452575131

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Yoga: Breathe, Move, Meditate by Mary Ann Gullo (m.a.g.) Pdf

Have you ever wondered about yoga as a form of exercise? Have you ever wanted to feel more calm and peaceful? When you read Yoga: Breathe, Move, Meditate, you are invited to follow the author’s personal journey in seeking that sense of peace while pursuing an understanding of yoga. This book is insightful and provides tips and techniques for achieving greater mind/body harmony. Interesting and informative, the author has designed a simple guide to encourage readers to implement some elements of yoga into their own daily lives.

Author : Grace A. Kellawon
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781452593623

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Yoga Meditations by Grace A. Kellawon Pdf

The quieting of the mind leads to tenderness and love of self, which is where true greatness begins.