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Gleaned from the author's experiences over many years of yoga and Zen training, as well as from conversations with teachers, folk stories and temple magazines, this is a fascinating and enlightening compendium of tales from the yoga and Zen traditions.

Stories such as these are used in many spiritual schools' teaching - they're the flint or steel that makes the spark which, when nurtured daily, fires the imagination, heralding enlightenment and insight.

Why do people race in Ironmans? Only a person whose good sense was severely impaired would decide to do a race marked by such agony and suffering - a race that makes no sense to normal people. Russell Newell would find out when he signed up for the second oldest Ironman in the country: Lake Placid, in the idyllic Upstate New York village nestled in the Adirondacks. Russell would then question his sanity and test his resolve as he attempted to finish the 2018 Ironman Lake Placid...despite almost drowning, crashing on his bike, and more.

Two-time number one Sunday Times bestseller and biohacking pioneer Davinia Taylor turns her attention to longevity in her brand new book Futureproof. In this book, Davinia shares her own experience of lowering her biological age and feeling younger and healthier than she did ten years ago...

Dieses Hörbuch in Deutsch, gesprochen von Swami Prakashananda Saraswati, entstammt dem Original aus der "Bihar School of Yoga", in dem Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati durch die Übungen führt. Die Technik Yoga Nidra entstammt dem esoterischen System Nyasa, das in den tantrischen Schriften beschrieben wird.

Run the Song is also the story of how a professional critic, frustrated with conventional modes of criticism, finds his way back to a deeper relationship with music. When stumped or preoccupied by a piece of music, Ratliff starts to think that perhaps running can tell him more about what he’s listening to—let’s run it, he’ll say. And with that, the listener in turn is invited to listen alongside one of the great listeners of our day in this wildly inventive and consistently thought-provoking chronicle of a profoundly unsettling time.

Mike Mentzer was a strikingly handsome man with a brilliant mind and a "perfect" physique—the first bodybuilder to receive a perfect score in both amateur and professional competitions. In the late '70s, Mentzer rose to the very top of his sport (despite the efforts made by industry power brokers, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger), was featured in GQ magazine, and profiled on national television. But he was also a man who wrestled with mental illness his entire life and ended up living on the streets and being sent to prison. 

Healthwise is a weekly podcast that brings you up to speed with the top of the mind Health, science and environment issues. You'll hear experts who'll help you better understand policy. So that you can make better choices, healthwise. This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you be HT Smartcast.

Discover the secrets for super endurance -- from one of the fittest men on the planet! Dean Karnazes has run 350 continuous miles through three sleepless nights, ordered pizza during long runs, and inspired fans the world over with his adventures. So what does a guy like this do when he wants to...

When you feel good about your appearance, you can feel good about yourself. That's why this book starts with an overview of two very common cosmetic procedures. A board certified plastic surgeon explains why cosmetic injections work against wrinkles, and how microdermabrasion can help you look your skin look great.

योग भारतीय संस्कृति की प्राचीनतम पहचानों में से एक है। यही वह विज्ञान है, जिसके बलबूते पर न केवल भारत कभी 'सोने की...

It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans have practiced some form of yoga, yet almost none of them have heard of yoga's early teachers or their insights. While we are familiar with yoga's physical benefits, the original purpose of yoga as a path to inner freedom and enlightenment is...

From the muscle god who launched the YouTube channel Bro Science Life comes the only book that will teach you everything you need to know about getting swole. For years, bros, meatheads, and gym rats around the world have posed pressing questions: What can you bench? Can I skip leg day? What...

"Gripping . . . the narrative is smooth and immediate, almost effortless in its detail, if occasionally breathless, like a good fast run . . ." --The New York Times Book Review Visionary American running coach Bob Larsen assembled a mismatched team of elite California runners . . . the start of...

Whether we are elite athletes, office workers or students struggling with assignments, we all need energy and we can only optimise our performance with optimal energy levels. And if our energy demand exceeds our energy supply we eventually have to stop. In her NHS and then independent medical practice, Dr Myhill has increasingly specialised in helping patients with pathologically low levels of energy. Through this she has learned of the centrality of having sufficient energy to live well and stay healthy and of balancing energy generation with energy use.

'A brave, fascinating, and persuasive read - and will soon become the definitive book on social prescribing. Full of integrity, humor, and great storytelling, this book will change lives, and possibly the world.' Dr. Michael Dixon, OBE, author of Time to Heal and former NHS National Lead for...

Host Julia Cartwright investigates the science behind protein intake and muscle growth, questioning whether 30 grams per meal is truly optimal. Through expert interviews and research analysis, she explores leucine thresholds, age-related needs, and why more protein doesn't always mean better results. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Der Durolumo Podcast ist die Anlaufstelle für alle, die Sport und einen unvorhersehbaren Alltag vereinen wollen. Wir übersetzen komplexe Trainingswissenschaft in pragmatische Lösungen für dein echtes Leben – ohne Jargon, ohne Schuldgefühle und ohne starre Pläne. In jeder Folge erfährst du, wie du durch intelligente Datenanalyse und echtes Körpergefühl langfristig konsistent bleibst. Wir zeigen dir, warum dein Feedback oft wichtiger ist als dein Puls und wie du deine Ziele erreichst, auch wenn die Woche mal wieder ganz anders läuft als geplant. Durolumo: Training that fits your life...

La Vie en Roose is een podcast over vrouw-zijn in al haar gelaagdheid. Over het vrouwelijke lichaam, hormonen, emoties, intuïtie en hoe al die lagen met elkaar verweven zijn. In elke aflevering duiken we in de wereld van hormonale gezondheid, het zenuwstelsel, de geest, voeding, cyclusbewust leven en de mentale, emotionele en spirituele aspecten van het vrouwelijke bestaan. Deze podcast is er voor vrouwen die zichzelf dieper willen begrijpen, hun lichaam willen leren lezen in plaats van bevechten, en die voelen dat welzijn verder gaat dan alleen fysiek fit zijn. Via persoonlijke verhalen, ...

Je me lance enfin. Ça fait longtemps que j'avais envie de créer ce podcast. Les peurs, les doutes, les questions... et puis un jour j'ai décidé de me lancer. Bienvenue dans Muscle ton bien-être. Un podcast sur la musculation, mais pas comme tu l'as déjà vu. Pas de posing, pas de régimes miracles, pas d'objectifs purement esthétiques. Je veux te parler du sport comme je parlerais à ma sœur ou à ma meilleure amie. Directement, sans filtre. Parce que j'ai compris une chose après des années de coaching sur le terrain : le sport c'est pas juste un outil pour être beau à l'extérieur...

Unfold is a podcast about building a life that actually feels good to live.Not just on the outside, but in your body.Because no matter what you change in your life, how you feel in your body shapes how you experience all of it.Through personal reflections, honest conversations, and real-life experiences, we explore what it really takes to break cycles, build consistency, and create a way of living that lasts ~ through the way you move, nourish, and support your body.This is a space for those who are done starting over, and are ready to build something that actually lasts.