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Yoga nidra is the state of mind-body union, effortless joy, and deep attunement at the heart of all yoga practice. In this guided exploration, Richard Miller takes you step-by-step through the traditional techniques of yoga nidra to help you move toward "unqualified presence." Suitable for both...

Achieve Absolute Well-Being with the Classical Science of Yoga The practice of what is commonly known as hatha yoga is but one of eight branches of the body of knowledge that is yoga. Yoga is a sophisticated system of self-empowerment that is capable of harnessing and activating inner energies...

In Yoga and the Pursuit of Happiness, you'll discover that lasting happiness is already at your fingertips - in the small, everyday moments inherently infused with purpose and meaning. The philosophy of yoga - rather than the poses and postures - boils down to one fundamental process: overcoming suffering by coming to know ourselves and aligning our actions with our own intrinsic sense of spiritual purpose. And yoga gives us the tools to address two basic existential questions: Who am I? What should I do? 

Elizabeth Gowing is not a likely yogini. She is too fond of cake and To-do lists, and sometimes falls over on her mat. But yoga has taken her on journeys both inside and out and now she follows yoga around Britain - from the village hall where a quivering triangle pose was interrupted by the...

Do you wish you had more energy? Millions of people today suffer from fatigue and low energy because of weakened immune systems, but help is available through simple, daily routines. With Increase Vitality, fatigue melts away and vitality is increased through effective, self-rejuvenating...

For many people, the practice of Hatha Yoga is little more than a series of physical exercises that stretch the muscles and promote relaxation. Yet, according to Yogi Amrit Desai, a key element is missing: the original depth of yoga that not only enhances natural healing and has physical and...

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.

The world of yoga is astonishingly rich in its array of schools and practices. Yet, as diverse as they seem, they share a common aim: the discovery of the essence of existence that can be found at the core of our being, and the liberation that comes from that discovery. With this worthy goal in mind, Richard Freeman presents an enlightening overview of the many teachings, practices, and scriptures that serve as the basis for all the schools of yoga - hatha, bhakti, jnana, karma, tantra, and others.

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. The 365 meditations included in this book offer a way to integrate the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life.

There’s so much more to teaching yoga than doing yoga - from building a relationship with a studio (or opening your own) to navigating client relationships, publicizing classes, and avoiding burnout. Sage Rountree has been training yoga teachers for over a decade, and she’s heard the same concerns over and over: How can I help my students best? How can I keep my teaching fresh? How can I make smart choices around my schedule, my money, and the next steps in my career? The Professional Yoga Teacher’s Handbook speaks directly to these concerns in a warm, friendly voice.

Efter en MS-diagnos förändras livet helt och hållet för Jenny Ström. Från att vara en driven och sportig kvinna som alltid utmanar sig själv, blir hon utan sin identitet, självkänsla och styrka. På grund av sin rädsla för att inte prestera får sjukdomen stå åt sidan medan hon...

今回は静かに呼吸を整えながら意識を広げ、視点を宇宙へと移していくことで、思考や緊張を少し遠くから眺めていく瞑想です。 自分のいる場所から少しずつ上へとイメージを広げ、地球や宇宙へと視点を移したあと、同じ道をゆっくりと戻ってくる流れの中で、内側に静かな余白をつくっていきます。

「おうちで神社参拝瞑想」シリーズでは、実際に神社に行かなくても、特別な道具や場所がなくても、どこでも心の中で神社参拝を体験できます。 手を清めるイメージをしたり、そっと手を合わせて感謝の気持ちを味わったり。

眠る前のひとときを、深い海の静けさに重ねた瞑想です。 海の波やイルカのヒーリングとともに、深海のイメージに身をゆだねながら、呼吸を感じ、イルカの声とも関係の深い耳まわりをゆるめていきます。

Bloomsbury presents The Centered Heart, written and read by Susi Amendola. “Instead of trying to find time in your day for self-care, yoga-therapist Amendola suggests scheduling your life around your practices, aiming for a stress-free, healing existence. Under her expert guidance, this not...

Reach your highest potential and a deeper understanding of self with Deepak Chopra’s groundbreaking guide to the philosophy and practice of Yoga. Royal Yoga is the highest and most important of the yoga traditions—an all-embrracing path to personal transformation that reaches beyond any...

Could you use a good laugh? This definitive guide by the founder of the worldwide laughter yoga movement will show you how to giggle your way to good health! Bring laughter into your life at any time of day--no special equipment needed, no new wardrobe, no expensive classes, not even a sense of...

An inspirational memoir about how Jennifer Pastiloff's years of waitressing taught her to seek out unexpected beauty, how hearing loss taught her to listen fiercely, how being vulnerable allowed her to find love, and how imperfections can lead to a life full of wild happiness. Centered around...

Sadhguru ist für unzählige Menschen ein leuchtendes Vorbild. Er ist aber ebenso ein pragmatischer und mitfühlender Kämpfer für Menschenrechte, für universelle Bildung und für globalen Frieden. In seinem Hörbuch schildert er seine persönlichen Erfahrungen und tiefen Einsichten, die sein eigenes Leben und Bewusstsein verwandelt haben. Sie sind beispielhaft und haben die Kraft, die eigene Persönlichkeitsentwicklung zu unterstützen.

Veränderungen gehören zum Leben – und trotzdem treffen sie uns manchmal genau dann, wenn wir uns nach Sicherheit und Beständigkeit sehnen. Ein beruflicher Umbruch, das Ende einer Beziehung, neue Lebensumstände oder einfach das Gefühl, dass das bisherige Leben nicht mehr richtig passt...