Teachings Of Yoga

Author : Mark Stephens
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 867 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781583944721

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Teaching Yoga by Mark Stephens Pdf

The first comprehensive guide for new and experienced yoga teachers—featuring an exhaustive overview of yoga philosophy and history, yoga poses and styles, plus breathing practices and meditations. The author of Yoga Sequencing and Yoga Adjustments offers an “authoritative and engaging” guide that “will help instructors fine-tune their classroom skills and empower their personal practice” (Yoga+Joyful Living Magazine). Drawing on a wide spectrum of perspectives, and featuring more than 150 photographs and illustrations, Teaching Yoga covers the fundamental topics of yoga philosophy and history, including a historical presentation of classical yoga literature: the Vedas; Upanishads; Bhagavad Gita; Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; and the main historical sources on tantra and early hatha yoga. Each of the 11 major styles of contemporary yoga is described, with a brief history of its development and the distinguishing elements of its teachings. Exploring traditional and modern aspects of anatomy and physiology, the book provides extensive support and tools for teaching 108 yoga poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. Teaching Yoga also offers practical advice for classroom setup, planning and sequencing classes, as well as the process involved in becoming a teacher and sustaining oneself in the profession. Addressing 100% of the teacher training curriculum standards set by Yoga Alliance—the world’s leading registry and accreditation source for yoga teachers and schools—Teaching Yoga is also ideal for use as a core textbook in yoga teacher training programs. It includes over 200 bibliographic sources, a comprehensive index, and a useful appendix that lists associations, institutes, organizations, and professional resources for yoga teachers.

Author : Jo Manuel,Mark Forstater
Publisher : Mark Forstater Productions Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Yoga
ISBN : 0955888514

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The Spiritual Teachings of Yoga by Jo Manuel,Mark Forstater Pdf

Yoga is over 5,500 years old, making it the oldest known spiritual practice. Millions of people around the world now practice it, often to lose weight or tone their bodies. Although yoga is effective at this, it is in fact a spiritual discipline of which the 'exercises' are only one part; its ultimate goal is to unify body and mind and bring us to a state of ultimate peace. This book explains the philosophy and teachings behind yoga in a fresh and accessible way, and also includes clear and poetic translations of the key yoga scriptures: the Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. These ancient texts contain instructions for the philosophy, method and practice of yoga and are guides to inner wisdom. Whether you are a beginner at Yoga, an experienced practitioner, a teacher or in teacher training, this book will enable you to add new depth and meaning to your current practice, accessing the full potential and power of Yoga to transform your life.

Author : Georg Feuerstein
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Fiction
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110326605

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Teachings of Yoga by Georg Feuerstein Pdf

A collection of philosophical and spiritual writings from the four-thousand-year-old tradition of yoga, including ancient teachings from the Hindu Upanishads, devotional songs by sixteenth-century poet Mirabai, insights from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, and contemporary sayings and teaching from Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, and Gopi Krishna.

Author : Shri Ramananda Mayi
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780991852109

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Essential Teachings of Yoga by Shri Ramananda Mayi Pdf

Discover the joy and freedom of a life lived immersed in the "here and now." Based on ancient Vedic wisdom, these essential teachings of yoga offer powerful insights that can quickly elevate your life to new heights of happiness, inner peace, and fulfillment. While unfolding the thirty verses of Ramana Maharshi's brilliant masterpiece Upadesha Saram, this modern-day translation & commentary is unparalleled in its capacity to clarify the soul's journey to Self-Realization. The author lucidly explains that only by regaining awareness of Being, liberating oneself from subconscious conditioning and living intensely in the Now, can enlightenment occur. The framework of the soul's journey that is presented is awe-inspiring, and as you walk this profound path you will learn how to connect to the indestructible essence of your Being and discover that "the state of Self-Realization is not attaining something new or reaching some goal which is far away, but simply being that which you always are."

Author : Michael Stone
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781611805918

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The Inner Tradition of Yoga by Michael Stone Pdf

A wise, accessible guide that makes the spiritual and ethical teachings of the yogic tradition immediately relatable to our practice on the mat—and in our everyday relationships and activities “There is no daily practice without some formal training; and there is no deep spiritual training without the mess of relational life. The two are one,” says Michael Stone. At the root of yoga practice there is a vast and intriguing philosophy that teaches the ethics of nonviolence, patience, honesty, and respect. Innovative teacher Michael Stone draws from numerous disciplines—including Buddhism and psychotherapy—to provide an in-depth, completely clear explanation of yogic philosophy, along with teachings on how to bring our understanding of yoga theory to deeper levels through our practice on the mat—and through our relationships with others. Yoga, says Stone, is a practice that helps us be more present with the actual, fluid life we are living right now—and there is no yoga without the conditions of your life. This book describes how to work with those conditions and how to fully appreciate yoga as a practice of being intimate with moment-to-moment reality.

Author : Gary Kraftsow
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1999-10-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781101078297

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Yoga for Wellness by Gary Kraftsow Pdf

Gary Kraftsow's easy-to-follow exercise guide on the physical and spiritual benefits of yoga Healing with the Timeless Teachings of Viniyoga. With more than 1,000 photographs to clearly illustrate each sequence, Gary Kraftsow demonstrates how Yoga can be used to support optimal health and healing for aches and pains throughout the body; digestive and respiratory problems, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and endocrine systems; stress, depression, and mental illness; and more!

Author : Donna Farhi
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781930485549

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Teaching Yoga by Donna Farhi Pdf

Drawing on decades of experience in training yoga teachers, Donna Farhi offers the first book to set professional standards for yoga teachers. Teaching Yoga explores with depth and compassion a variety of topics both practical and philosophical, including how to create healthy boundaries; the student-teacher relationship (including whether a sexual relationship is acceptable); how to create physical and emotional safety for the student; what is a reasonable class size; how much a class should cost; and how to conduct the business of teaching while upholding the integrity of yoga as a philosophy, a science, and an art.

Author : Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-17
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781118370100

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AARP The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga by Deepak Chopra, M.D. Pdf

AARP Digital Editions offer you practical tips, proven solutions, and expert guidance. The remarkable benefits of yoga, which include improved flexibility, balance, muscle tone, endurance, and vitality, only hint at the extraordinary power of this deeply spiritual practice. When adhered to and practiced mindfully, yoga can unlock readers’ full creative potential, their capacity for love and compassion, and ability to find success in all areas of their lives. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga brings spirituality back to yoga. It shows how the Seven Spiritual Laws play a crucial role in yoga’s path to enlightenment while providing readers with a wealth of meditation techniques, mantras, breathing exercises, and yoga poses. Whether a newcomer to yoga or an experienced practitioner, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga is a portal to yoga’s deeper spiritual dimension and a beautiful step to a happier, more harmonious, and more abundant life.

Author : Pamela Seelig
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780834844070

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Threads of Yoga by Pamela Seelig Pdf

Deepen and enliven your yoga practice with 30 themes based on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras that can inspire on and off the mat. Yoga draws many practitioners because of its physical benefits, but it is often the experience of peace that people return for. Threads of Yoga supports those seeking to learn more about yoga’s deeper spiritual teachings. Each short chapter introduces a foundational yogic theme, such as letting go, the breath, the yamas and the niyamas, and the chakra system. Each theme is accompanied by practices, including meditation, complementary poses, breath work, or quotes to contemplate. It is an ideal guide for both practitioners and teachers who want to connect with the spiritual wisdom of yoga, deepen their personal practice, or develop and support a theme for yoga class.

Author : Michael Stone
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0834827492

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Awake in the World by Michael Stone Pdf

How can we live a balanced life in unbalanced times? How can the practices of meditation and yoga support our relationships, our work lives, and the greater good? Author, teacher, and psychotherapist Michael Stone presents the essential insights of mindfulness and yoga, emphasizing the teachings of simplicity and the interdependence of all life. Stone explains that the practices of yoga and meditation are not about escaping reality but about living fully in the here and now, opening to our experience, and gaining access to stillness within the flow of life. The essence of yoga and Buddhist practice is opening the heart—our own and the heart of the world. With that awareness, Stone encourages us to get involved in our communities, to speak out when we see wrongdoing, and to find ways of helping others.

Author : Sage Rountree,Alexandra DeSiato
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781623173234

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Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses by Sage Rountree,Alexandra DeSiato Pdf

Create class themes with yoga philosophy, inspirational quotes, and simple concepts to inspire and motivate students Experienced yoga instructors Sage Rountree and Alexandra DeSiato give yoga teachers the tools to find their voice and tap into innate wisdom. The authors offer ready-made, detailed themes to use in classes and provide flexible templates for building a toolkit of themes for future use. Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses offers guidance for both new and experienced teachers starting with a section on voice, authenticity, emulation, phrasing, practice, repetition, and finding inspiration. It continues with a second section that contains fifty-four complete themes that instructors can easily use in their own classes. The final section includes blank templates for instructors to create their own class themes and notes. With a unique angle and practical feel, this workbook will appeal to yoga teachers, teacher trainers, and at-home practitioners who want to move to the next level.

Author : Basile P. Catoméris
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-16
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781594775116

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Foundations of Yoga by Basile P. Catoméris Pdf

A guide to the complete yogic teachings of Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami by his disciple and spiritual heir • Shows how to enrich your physical Yoga practice by embracing and integrating Hatha Yoga’s metaphysical, spiritual, and psychological traditions • Explores the energy-focusing movements known as mudras and purification methods that can boost metabolism, reinforce muscles, and facilitate advanced sexual practices Foundations of Yoga presents the full and rigorous yogic training of traditional Hatha Yoga as taught by renowned Indian Yoga master the late Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami. Written by his disciple and spiritual heir, the book emphasizes metaphysical, spiritual, and psychological cultivation in addition to physical practice. It offers Yoga practitioners and teachers a way to enrich and advance their physical Yoga practice through a deeper understanding of physiology, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality centered on vedic and tantric principles. Woven together with stories from Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami’s life, the book explains pratyâhâra (control of the senses), châranâ (yogic bodybuilding), mental concentration exercises, and the energy-focusing and purifying muscular-control movements known as mudras, including the metabolism-boosting mahamudra and advanced pelvic mudras and sexual practices to transcend the ego. The book explores methods of internal purification such as dhauti (cleansing of the stomach with air or water), vasti (intestinal cleansing), neti (nasal cleansing), trâtaka (visual concentration exercises), and kapâlabhâti (diaphragmatic hyperventilation) and shows how these purifications are necessary before beginning the advanced breathing practices of prânayâma to eradicate deep internal impurities and strengthen the immune system. Exploring the philosophy of Yoga, the book shares meditative exercises for introspection, expanding consciousness, and seeking your true divine nature. As the teachings and life of Sri S. S. Goswami show, by strengthening the body, vital force, and mind, one can master all three for a long, healthy, harmonious life.

Author : Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
Publisher : North Point Press
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781429965064

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Yoga Mala by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Pdf

The seminal treatise and guide to Ashtanga yoga by the master of this increasingly popular discipline There is a yoga boom in America, and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois is at the heart of it. One of the great yoga figures of our time, Jois brought Ashtanga yoga to the West a quarter of a century ago and has been the driving force behind its worldwide dissemination. Based on flowing, energetic movement, Ashtanga and the many forms of vinyasa yoga that grow directly out of it--have become the most widespread and influential styles of practice in the United States today. Mala means "garland" in Sanskrit, and Yoga Mala--a "garland of yoga practice"--is Jois's distillation of Ashtanga. He first outlines the ethical principles and philosophy underlying the discipline and explains its important terms and concepts. Next he guides the reader through Ashtanga's versions of the Sun Salutation and its subsequent sequence of forty-two asanas, or poses, precisely describing how to execute each position and what benefits each provides. Brought into English by Eddie Stern, a student of Jois's for twelve years and director of the Patanjali Yoga Shala in New York City, Yoga Mala will be an indispensable handbook for students and teachers of yoga for years to come.

Author : Georg Feuerstein
Publisher : TarcherPerigee
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Fiction
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038568742

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Yoga by Georg Feuerstein Pdf

Author : T. K. V. Desikachar
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1999-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781594778926

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The Heart of Yoga by T. K. V. Desikachar Pdf

The first yoga text to outline a step-by-step sequence for developing a complete practice according to viniyoga--yoga adapted to the needs of the individual. • A contemporary classic by a world-renowned teacher. • This new edition adds thirty-two poems by Krishnamacharya that capture the essence of his teachings. Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, who lived to be over 100 years old, was one of the greatest yogis of the modern era. Elements of Krishnamacharya's teaching have become well known around the world through the work of B. K. S. Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, and Indra Devi, who all studied with Krishnamacharya. Krishnamacharya's son T. K. V. Desikachar lived and studied with his father all his life and now teaches the full spectrum of Krishnamacharya's yoga. Desikachar has based his method on Krishnamacharya's fundamental concept of viniyoga, which maintains that practices must be continually adapted to the individual's changing needs to achieve the maximum therapeutic value. In The Heart of Yoga Desikachar offers a distillation of his father's system as well as his own practical approach, which he describes as "a program for the spine at every level--physical, mental, and spiritual." This is the first yoga text to outline a step-by-step sequence for developing a complete practice according to the age-old principles of yoga. Desikachar discusses all the elements of yoga--poses and counterposes, conscious breathing, meditation, and philosophy--and shows how the yoga student may develop a practice tailored to his or her current state of health, age, occupation, and lifestyle. This is a revised edition of The Heart of Yoga.