Vital Yoga

Author : Meta Chaya Hirschl
Publisher : Prajna Publishing
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780982305508

Get Book

Vital Yoga by Meta Chaya Hirschl Pdf

This is a full-color yoga book like no other on the market. Meta Hirschl opens the door to the full vision of yoga with graphics, photographs, and personal stories. Interwoven with discussions about the eight limbs of yoga as presented in the original literature, including the core principles, Sanskrit Devanagari, mantras, poses, breath work, mediation, a derivation of terms, compassionate communication guidelines, basic teaching principles, wisdom and photos of the great sages, recipes, and illuminating accounts by contemporary yogis. Throughout, readers are guided to connect with their inner selves, transcend fear, emotional turmoil, and attachment to the stresses of life. This informative reference features a highly visual format, including a first-ever historical timeline of yogic philosophies, texts, and key figures. Introduced too is yoga therapy for everything from low back or knee pain to depression. Each chapter concludes with specific invitations to delve further into the heart of yoga. It is designed to enrich any chosen style of practice, and this book is ideal not only for yoga students and aspiring yoga teachers, but also for healing arts practitioners and their patients, as well as anyone seeking to cultivate a vibrantly healthy body, mind, and spirit.

Author : Sarah Herrington
Publisher : Fair Winds Press (MA)
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781592335534

Get Book

Essential Yoga by Sarah Herrington Pdf

The ultimate guide to yoga for busy people, Essential Yoga breaks down essential yoga skills into 48 poses across six one hour lessons.

Author : Adelheid Ohlig
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fertility, Human
ISBN : 096146206X

Get Book

Luna Yoga by Adelheid Ohlig Pdf

Author : Ananta Kumar Giri
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781003814993

Get Book

Cultivating Integral Development by Ananta Kumar Giri Pdf

This book cultivates visions and practices of integral development of the self, society, and the world. It builds upon deconstructions of development discourse and practice and strives to reconstruct and reconstitutes it as integral development. It addresses entrenched dualisms in development studies and practices such as between the self and the other, the providers of development and its recipients, materialism, and spirituality, and cultivates pathways of integral development. The book explores the many challenges facing development studies and practice such as poverty, creativity, political economy, moral economy, leadership, sustainable development, and evolutionary flourishing. It also opens the discourse and practice of development to cross-cultural dialogues by undertaking discussions between Euro-centric approaches to development and other visions and practices of development such as Purusartha, Swadhyaya, Sarvodaya, integral yoga, and Lokasasamgraha from Indic traditions. Drawing on multiple cultural and philosophical resources and traditions, Cultivating Integral Development is a pioneering work and will be of great interest to scholars, researchers, and actors of development studies, political science, and philosophy as well as concerned human beings around the world.

Author : P. J. Saher
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9788120842793

Get Book

Zen-Yoga by P. J. Saher Pdf

The basis of this book is a manuscript in Sanskrit which he obtained from India and its value lies in the depth and detail with which this new material has been studied and presented. The author is to be congratulated, not for his skilful translation from Sanskrit but also for the clarity with which he has applied this to western needs and western minds. Much has been written in the past regarding the psychosomatic effects of Pranayama and Asanas but in his text, Dr Saher explains clearly the mechanism by which brain and mind operate in conjunction with bodily functions, emotions and psychic experience and also how these may be controlled and applied for our betterment. He also shows how specific areas of the brain control similar areas of mind, how these can be applied to Selfanalysis and using exercises also given in the text, so control both mind and body, that Self-Realisation is possible in the highest sense and that even before this stage is reached, Health, Harmony and Serenity will be attained, surely to be prized for themselves alone. This fascinating and profound book of ancient, Eastern esoteric wisdom backed by the latest discoveries and experiments of modern science treats the health of the soul by showing the relationship between soul and brain. Here is a practical guide to Zen-Yoga which can help to master suffering and harness latent powers. At a time when science is exploring outer space, Zen-Yoga helps us to explore the inner space of the human psyche, to recognize within ourselves new freedom – freedom to work out our destiny with integral consciousness or the divine supra – Self as the light within. This book is a cybernetic exploration of the mind’s inner space leading to expanded cosmo-electronic consciousness. Having shown the differences between Eastern and Western thought – processes, Saher explains how the sages of the East have acquired that source of wisdom and bliss which our misguided youth seeks vainly in hallucinogenic drugs.

Author : Sri Aurobindo,Aurobindo Ghose
Publisher : Lotus Press
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0941524760

Get Book

The Integral Yoga by Sri Aurobindo,Aurobindo Ghose Pdf

Between 1927 and 1950, Sri Aurobindo--one of the foremost Indian philosophersof the 20th century--perfected a new kind of spiritual practice he called the"Integral Yoga." This volume brings together a comprehensive selection of SriAurobindo's letters pertaining to the practice of this discipline.

Author : Mini S. Rajarshi
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Yoga
ISBN : 8120830989

Get Book

Yoga by Mini S. Rajarshi Pdf

Yoga is the Process of harmonizing body, mind, and spirti with the ultimate goal of freeing oneself from samsara, the wheel of dealth and rebirth. Swami Rajarshi Muni is an Indian yogi who writes with the authority of years of intensive study and practice, resulting in direct personal experience of the transcendental truths of yoga. Over five thousand years ago Indian sages first wrote of yoga in the Rig-Veda.

Author : Santosh Krinsky
Publisher : Lotus Press
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781608692842

Get Book

Readings in Integral Yoga: Sri Aurobindo's Teaching & Method of Practice by Santosh Krinsky Pdf

Sri Aurobindo calls us to what he terms an “adventure of consciousness”. Integral yoga was not intended to set forth a specific and rigid set of practices for everyone to follow; rather, it was developed to understand the specific needs of each individual at each stage of development and to employ those methods and practices that would best aid in the further progress for the individual seeker. It also was not targeted at abandoning life. The integral yoga first focuses on achieving the necessary liberation from the fixed habits of body, life and mind that create a framework around each person's life, and then, on bringing down into the being a higher status of consciousness and aiding its transformation of the being in all its aspects. The eventual objective of the integral yoga was to provide conscious support to the natural process of evolution of consciousness, and thereby speed up its advent. The book Integral Yoga: Sri Aurobindo's Teaching and Method of Practice was compiled and organised from among the thousands of letters on yoga that Sri Aurobindo wrote to disciples and others over a number of years. It outlines his philosophical outlook, the background and basis of the integral yoga, and delves into a vast array of details which aid the sincere seeker in understanding the inner workings of consciousness, and helps the seeker to work through the difficulties, obstacles and resistances of nature to truly bring about a transformation of consciousness in all parts of his being.

Author : Linda Sparrowe,Patricia Walden
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2002-12-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781570624704

Get Book

The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health by Linda Sparrowe,Patricia Walden Pdf

The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health is the first comprehensive book about women's health issues and how to treat them with yoga. The authors offer a complete yoga program for general health as well as pose sequences that address specific health problems—all in the Iyengar tradition, which targets health needs more than other forms of yoga. For example, in the first part of the book, Patricia Walden has organized three chapters showing yoga poses with clear instructions that tell how to get into each pose and describe its benefits: chapter one is the Essential Sequence for all women, and includes modifications for people who cannot or should not do all the poses; chapter two is the Restorative Sequence for stress relief and relaxation; chapter three contains advanced poses that energize and tone. The second part is presented in four sections that broadly represent the stages of a woman's life: teen years and early twenties, later twenties and thirties, midlife, and wisdom years. Each section contains chapters offering specific information about a particular health issue from author Linda Sparrowe, as well as sequences of yoga poses from Patricia Walden that address the problem. For example, the back care chapter includes information about common back problems and their causes (scoliosis, arthritis, lordosis, sciatica, kyphosis, among others) with an emphasis on: emotional and psychological roots of some back problems; physiological information about the spine and back muscles; general information about how yoga addresses different areas of the back; and finally, Patricia Walden's sequences of poses that target different back problems with the goal of not only relieving back pain but of strengthening, and healing old injuries and misalignments. Sections of the book include: • Teens and Early 20s: Eating disorders, menstrual health, immune support • 20s and 30s: Back care, pregnancy, headaches • Midlife: Depression, menopause, digestion • Wisdom Years: Osteoporosis, postmenopause, the heart The final section of the book includes listings of yoga centers, instructional videos, yoga equipment, and where to go for more information about yoga.

Author : DeAnsin Goodson Parker, Ph.D.,Karen W. Bressler
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000-04-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780767904056

Get Book

Yoga Baby by DeAnsin Goodson Parker, Ph.D.,Karen W. Bressler Pdf

A Whole New Way to Bond with Your Baby! As a new parent, you are probably anxious about bonding with your baby. In Yoga Baby, you'll find a stress-free way to begin a healthy lifelong relationship between the two of you. Yoga BabyTM methods range from deep relaxation massage to postures enhancing specific developmental stages for your baby. Exercises are designed for newborns through two-year-olds to do with their mothers and caregivers, and they do not require previous yoga experience. While you give your baby a head start in sound emotional and physical learning, you and your baby will lay a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning and bonding together.

Author : Meagan McCrary
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781608681808

Get Book

Pick Your Yoga Practice by Meagan McCrary Pdf

On the surface it may appear that yoga is yoga is yoga, but take a closer look and you’ll discover myriad different yoga systems and lineages. There are dozens of yoga styles to choose from, and while yoga is for everyone, not every style is the perfect fit for every person. But how do you choose between mysterious-sounding names such as Ashtanga, Kundalini, Bikram, and Kripalu? As Meagan McCrary discovered when she began exploring different classes, finding the right style is essential for establishing a steady yoga practice. Pick Your Yoga Practice is the first book to describe the most prominent yoga styles in depth, including teaching methodology, elements of practice, philosophical and spiritual underpinnings, class structure, physical exertion, and personal attention. Those new to yoga will discover they have options and can confidently attend a class of their choosing, while experienced practitioners will expand their understanding of the vast world of modern yoga, and perhaps find themselves venturing into new territory. Ashtanga * Iyengar * Kundalini * Integral * Kripalu Bikram * Jivamukti * Sivananda * Ananda Viniyoga * Svaroopa * Power * Forrest * ISHTA Anusara * Moksha * AcroYoga

Author : Sri Aurobindo
Publisher : Lotus Press
Page : 899 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1990-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780941524667

Get Book

The Synthesis of Yoga by Sri Aurobindo Pdf

In The Synthesis of Yoga Sri Aurobindo unfolds his vision of an integral yoga embracing all the powers and activities of man. First, he reviews the three great yogic paths of Knowledge, Works and Love, along with Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga and Tantra, and then integrates them all into a great symphony. Index.

Author : Ingrid Kollak, PhD, RN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0826138330

Get Book

Yoga for Nurses by Ingrid Kollak, PhD, RN Pdf

"Yoga for Nurses provides the means for nurses to support and enhance our ability to care for ourselves. It gives nurses information and strategies to deal with the physical and mental imperatives found in our daily work life." --Jill Howie Esquivel, RN, PhD University of California, San Francisco (From the Foreword) "The first yoga instruction book directed specifically toward nurses....Dr. Kollak...has written a book that assists nurses in taking time to care for themselves. The content in this book could be easily incorporated into a nursing inservice program as a means to prevent on-the-job, stress-related injuries." --Cindy Ann Howell, RN, MS, CNOR, CMLSO University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center Don't let mental stress, chronic pain, and fatigue disrupt your professional and personal life any longer. Dr. Ingrid Kollak's Yoga for Nurses offers a tested therapy, proven to alleviate physical and mental pain, stress, and fatigue. As a yoga expert and a registered nurse herself, Dr. Kollak can show you how yoga is able to prevent and cure common ailments such as chronic neck and back pain, headaches, sore eyes, and lack of sleep. With this book, you'll learn how yoga works physically to reduce pain by stretching and strengthening muscles made tense from your normal, repetitive work routine. Kollak also shows you how yoga works on a mental level to provide an exceptional anti-stress program. This book, written by a nurse for nurses, presents a series of yoga exercises and practices that will allow you to regain your strength, reduce your physical pain, revitalize your mind, and transform your entire work experience. Key Features: Author is both a yoga expert and registered nurse Includes large print photos, detailing how each exercise should be done Contains different levels of yoga exercises, from easy-to-learn to advanced Exercises can be used both at work and in the home A fun, rewarding read!

Author : Dawn Groves
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781577312666

Get Book

Yoga for Busy People by Dawn Groves Pdf

Yoga for Busy People takes the complex and sometimes enigmatic practice of yoga and breaks it down into three simple steps — all of which can be completed in the time it takes to have a coffee break. In just minutes a day you can: alleviate stress, conserve and replenish your energy, increase your concentration, and better prepare yourself to face the demands of a busy schedule. Practical and inspiring, Yoga for Busy People shoes that yoga is for those of us who want to increase our productivity and our inner peace, who want to be healthier and fee more relaxed.

Author : R.K.
Publisher : 大賢者外語
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

Get Book

Easing Your Stress With Yoga by R.K. Pdf

Time and again we hear the word yoga. Often people think it is some sort of exercise with funny poses, right? The left leg stretches upwards and the hand goes behind the body to hold the leg, no? But yoga is not just about stretching, maintaining a posture, breathing or even merely a form of exercise. It is much more than just that. It is a spiritual practice but not a religious one that helps you to maintain a fine balance between work and a healthy mind! Not to worry, you are not the only one who doubts this! Many people have questioned how something like this could help them to maintain a balance between work and a healthy mind or even establish a healthy, lively and balanced approach to life. And to understand this better and to know how yoga actually works, you need to get a better understanding of what yoga is all about.