Yoga Practice

Neem Karoli Baba—known to his followers as Maharaj-ji—was a great Hindu guru, mystic, and devotee of Lord Hanuman. He is very well known outside India for being the spiritual master of a number of prominent Americans who traveled to India in the 1960s and '70s, including spiritual teachers Ram Dass, Bhagavan Das, and musicians Krishna Das and Jai Uttal. His ashrams are in Kainchi, Vrindavan, Rishikesh, Shimla, Neem Karoli village near Khimasepur in Farrukhabad, Bhumiadhar, Hanumangarhi, Delhi in India, and in Taos, New Mexico.

Asanas, Mudras and Bandhas: Awakening Ecstatic Kundalini provides a practical approach for incorporating yoga postures and specialized inner physical maneuvers into a compact daily routine of practices that includes spinal breathing pranayama and deep meditation. Kundalini awakening is covered with clarity, including a discussion of symptoms and specific methods for self-pacing and regulating the inner energies to provide for progressive and safe unfoldment of abiding inner silence, ecstatic bliss, and outpouring divine love.

Kundalini awakenings can have profound physical, emotional, and mental effects, making it difficult to cope with everyday life, yet these powerful awakenings can also allow you to release past trauma, see past the illusions of the false self, and awaken your spiritual heart, enabling you to recognize the divine self. In this step-by-step guide to the three-phase process of Kundalini awakening, Mary Shutan delivers practical information on how to deal with such a spiritual emergence in our modern world.

Asian spiritual practices, from yoga and tai chi to qigong and mindfulness meditations, permeate our culture. But these practices are often casually used in the West, and sometimes little understood. As informative as it is inviting, A Lamp unto Yourself introduces “spiritual explorers” of all experience levels to embodied Eastern spiritual practices.

Modern life dictates a very high level of stress and bustling through your day. On a good day, you could be so busy that you forget to eat one or more meals, let alone making your personal health a priority. Starting by practicing yoga for even half an hour at the end of a day filled with stress can be an ideal way to melt away the stress and tension of the day, to bring you back to tranquility, and can even help you to get better sleep so you’re more able to face the next day. This is me talking to you, the listener.

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.

Are you sick of feeling sluggish, lethargic, and lacking energy? Is a natural and sustainable way to boost your vitality something you crave? Experience the stimulating effects of daily yoga and unleash your boundless energy!

Thank you for choosing this book and for your willingness to explore yoga more deeply. The Path of Light is the culmination of a lifetime of study, practice, and exploration by David Scott. His journey has taken him to the very roots of yoga, tracing its evolution from ancient traditions to its place in the modern world. This book has served as the foundation for both 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training programs, supporting countless students on their path to understanding and sharing this transformative practice. If you are already a teacher, leading a training program, or...

Spinal breathing pranayama is one of the most important practices in all of yoga, producing positive effects in our health, well-being, and every aspect of our daily living. Moreover, this simple daily practice purifies and opens us to our ecstatic inner realms, taking us on an exciting journey to inner space. The consequences of this journey are as practical as they are profound.

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In our chaotic and isolating times, it’s more essential than ever to connect to our highest selves—finding the purpose, pleasure, and freedom that lives inside each of us. Grounded in the Vedic spiritual traditions of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta, the simple practices in this engaging guide offer us the space and perspective to do just that. You’ll meet the nine Indian goddesses who embody the essential facets of divine feminine power—courage, creativity, intuition, rejuvenation, transformation, and more.

Practical insight and advice for working with the chakra that serves as the foundation for awakening well-being throughout our body and our life.

This wonderful, purple book is for you A journey through the chakras is a journey to yourself. All that you are, can be found in these places. You will find doors through which you can expand your life, your experience, and yourself. Here we unveil the Secrets - We discover new and surprising perspectives on these ancient centres; perspectives that you will not have heard about before. This book is for advanced yoga practitioners and for everyone who wants to dive deep. The author of this book studied Kundalini Yoga with masters from an authentic Indian lineage, and has devoted many years ...

Volume 2 - Yoga Teacher Training Manual This is the second edition of our successful teacher training manual for original and true yoga. This manual is a comprehensive guide to all 300-hour and 200-hour teacher training programs. It is suitable for both current yoga teachers and those aspiring to become one. The guidance and inspiration provided in this manual is useful for practitioners of all styles of yoga. This manual is intended to be used during the teacher training program of Hatha and Kundalini Yoga, therefore in the asana section we leave space for personal notes. This second part ...

With this handy little guide as your starting point, you will become an expert in the basics of Shakti and the Shakta tradition. Highly focused on the practical and the theoretical aspects of the Shakti, this book will teach you how to harness the power of Shakti to change your life for the better.

"Seeking Clarity: Ho’oponopono Decoded" is a masterful exploration of the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono, replete with wisdom and clarity that will captivate both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. This compelling guide delves deep into the nuances of this timeless tradition, offering readers a profound path to inner harmony and self-discovery. From the very first page, the book demystifies Ho'oponopono, breaking down its intricate principles into understandable and practical steps. Each chapter builds upon the last, revealing essential keys to mastering this healing ...

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.

Twenty simple and effective tools to help you create and sustain a fulfilling and independent yoga practice that can seamlessly fit into your life. Too busy? Too stressed? Can't focus? But would you love to discover the power of regular practice? This audiobook is for you. The Book of Yoga Self-Practice is the ultimate guide for every aspiring yogi or dedicated student who wants to find the magic of an independent yoga self-practice - one that's simple, practical, captivating and attainable.

This short handbook explains Niyoga, an ancient Indian practice with its roots in Hindu tradition. It is a custom that allows for the continuation of a family lineage when a man is unable to father a child with his wife, typically due to infertility or other reasons. In such cases, the husband would arrange for his wife to conceive a child with another man, often a chosen Brahmin, in a structured and ritualistic manner. As a South Asian Brahmin by birth, I was well-acquainted with the rich ancient Indian practices including the enigmatic tradition known as Niyoga which allows a childless ...

Imagine someone breathing deeply, calm confidence evident in their eyes, strength in their step, and with nimbleness that befits a true athlete. This someone can be you when you develop the yoga habit in your life. And you don't have to be heroically athletic or dedicate many hours of your time. Simply come along with me on this journey of discovery. Discovery of your own inner voice and inner quiet, your own deepest breath, and your own connection to this ancient way of tuning the body, mind, and spirit.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is generally regarded as the most authoritative yoga book. This consists of a set of 196 Indian sutras("threads") composed 1,700 years ago. Such threads or aphorisms have been collected by the Indian sage Patañjali and offer advice for a positive and purposeful existence.