Yoga Practice

Suzan Colon, yoga teacher and former senior editor at O, The Oprah Magazine, digs deep into the spiritual philosophy behind yoga and distills 30 essential components to enrich your practice and revolutionize your life from the inside out.

What happens when the glow fades? When your practice no longer moves you? When the silence you once revered now feels empty—and you begin to wonder if it ever meant anything at all? I Thought I Was Done is a spiritual companion for those who find themselves somewhere between awakening and exhaustion. It is a book for the burned-out teacher, the weary healer, the seeker who thought they had found “the answer,” only to feel undone again by life’s relentless unfolding. In this deeply honest and luminous work, Eric Infanti—a scholar of Buddhist Psychology, Ayurvedic Medicine, and Yoga...

In this stressful world, Yoga transcends religious differences and helps millions of people worldwide to reconnect with their inner life, to find peace of mind in a world of conflict and distractions, and to recognize their inner joy, power and health. Encompassing more than just physical postures, Yoga is a spiritual science, a way of life which grants peace, balance, and freedom from suffering.

Yoga in its authentic form is focused on inclusivity, inner work and peace. But the yoga that is practised in the Western world has got a little lost along the way… Join Nikita Desai on her mission to help us understand yoga beyond the physical poses and pricey outfits that we’re so familiar with today. Drawing on research and teachings from ancient sources, Desai helps us navigate this complex practice.

Looking for a natural and effective way to improve your vision and relieve eye strain? Look no further than "Healing Your Eyes with Qigong"! This comprehensive guide is packed with everything you need to know about using qigong to improve your eye health. You'll discover a variety of exercises and techniques, including eye yoga, acupressure, and herbal remedies, that can help you see more clearly and feel better overall. With detailed instructions, "Healing Your Eyes with Qigong" is the perfect resource for anyone looking to improve their eyesight and reduce eye fatigue. Whether you're ...

In India, both yoga and cannabis are considered gifts from the Hindu god Shiva. They are seen as twin currents of wisdom and enlightenment, allies for healing and consciousness expansion. As ethnobotanist and yogi Chris Kilham explains, when wisely and thoughtfully combined, cannabis and yoga offer profound benefits for body, mind, and spirit. Kilham examines the history and lore of both cannabis and yoga, with a special focus on the role of cannabis in Indian and Himalayan yoga traditions where it has been used for thousands of years.

Turn the golden years into a time of renewal with this Yoga guide– Even if you’ve grappled with chronic ailments for decades! Are you among the 80% of seniors suffering from chronic conditions like arthritis, respiratory, circulatory, bone health diseases, or stress? Have medications and conventional remedies left you disillusioned? Are you seeking a more natural, empowering way to gain control of your well-being? Just because you’re over 55 doesn’t mean your physical health and mobility should be compromised. Introducing this revolutionary guide, " Recover Your Health with Yoga ...

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Do you struggle to manage your daily responsibilities and find time for self-care? It's time to take control of your stress levels and learn how to cultivate a more peaceful and balanced life with 30 Days to Reduce Stress. This comprehensive mindfulness workbook provides you with a 30-day program to help you reduce stress and anxiety, increase mindfulness, and improve your overall well-being. Each day includes a mindfulness exercise, journal prompts, and practical tools to help you apply what you've learned to your daily life. With 30...

This book on Tantra introduces the main factors of the Inner Tantric Yoga, including Shakti as the power of the Goddess, Shiva as the Supreme Deity of awareness, the Devatas or Gods and Goddesses as the universal cosmic powers, and the higher realities of Atman and Brahman, the Supreme Self and the Absolute. It includes a deeper examination of what Yoga and Tantric Yoga is, and how it works on all aspects of our being.

Ashtanga for Beginners Mind is a guide to the practice of the primary series with a section on shamatha meditation and commentary on how each practice informs the other. While the book is appropriate for all levels of students and gives instruction at the most advanced level, emphasis is placed on the importance of maintaining “beginner’s mind.” Rather than focusing on a direct and linear approach, Ashtanga for Beginners explores variations to certain postures that are not traditionally offered in the Ashtanga system. This makes the practice accessible to a wider audience. It is ...

You are now about to start reading a book about sadhana (spiritual practice). It is the beginning of an interesting adventure with both yourself and the valuable information contained herein. This book has two sections that were divided with the purpose of being small enough to transport or copy. The first section has a detailed philosophical explanation of the system and how it influences the physical, astral and causal bodies. As you advance you will encounter some of the research made by the author that focuses on the benefits of holding the breath during asanas (postures) and pranayamas...

Deep Meditation is a concise step-by-step instruction book for a simple yet powerful method of daily meditation that will systematically unfold inner peace, creativity and energy in daily life. Whether you are seeking an effective tool for reducing stress, improving your relationships, achieving more success in your career, or for revealing the ultimate truth of life within yourself, Deep Meditation can be a vital resource for cultivating your personal freedom and enlightenment.

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This spiritually instructional Teaching Memoir is your ultimate guide to bringing the relaxation techniques of Restorative Yoga into your daily life using simple props you can find around your home or easily purchase online. It gives you the essential strategies and practical advice for everything you need to know to become a practitioner and – if you wish – to successfully transition into a teacher of Restorative Yoga.

Mantras serve as a framework for integrating all Vedic and yogic disciplines and sciences into a single great instruction. The five elements, the seven chakras, and the three gunas are all part of a mantric tapestry that connects us to the cosmic mind, consciousness, and our ultimate Self beyond name and form. Mantra is both the heart of exceptional yogic learning and its fundamental practice. This work provides the reader with a a grasp of how and why Mantras play a vital role in elevating us to the highest level of yogic consciousness.

Are you a yogi or yogini looking to deepen your yoga practice? Have you ever wondered if there's more to the practice of yoga than you've been led to believe? Do you want to move past just using yoga as a form of exercise, to actually living based on the tenets of yoga? This audiobook will show you how to practice yoga so you can deepen your spiritual connection with all things and feel a deep sense of satisfaction, bliss, and joy in the service of others, thanks to the wise philosophies of Patanjali.

Do you feel stiff and sore after sitting for too long? Easy Chair Yoga Exercises for Strength teaches you simple chair yoga exercises to help you move with ease and feel stronger. With just 5–10 minutes a day, you’ll learn warm-ups, core-building moves which can improve your flexibility, and balance drills that fit any schedule.

Samyama: Stillness in Action, Siddhis, and Miracles covers a powerful yoga practice that has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. Yet, it is as close to us as our most immediate hopes and dreams, for it is the principles of Samyama that are operating behind everything good that is happening in our life. The key methods of Samyama are covered here, simplified to enable anyone to engage in daily practice leading to profound results.

Applied polyvagal theory in yoga provides conscious breathing, vagal toning, mindful movement, and meditation practices that aid in rewiring the nervous system. Listeners will discover how to help both clients and themselves cultivate a felt sense of ease during times of safety; enhance their capacity to handle challenges with equanimity; and reclaim their ability to recover from stress swiftly and efficiently. Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga offers practitioners a new and effective way to support clients who are stuck in a trauma response mode.

Discover relief from back pain naturally with "Yoga for Back Pain," your comprehensive guide to healing through yoga. Whether you're a beginner or experienced yogi, this practical and insightful book provides step-by-step instructions for yoga poses specifically tailored to alleviate discomfort and strengthen your back. Inside, you'll explore: Fundamentals of Yoga: Understand what yoga is, its history, and its incredible physical and mental benefits. Yoga Practice Guidelines: Learn how often and how long to practice yoga based on your specific goals, including flexibility, weight loss, and ...

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 listeners 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.