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The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali is a collection of Sanskrit sutras (aphorisms) on the theory and practice of yoga - 195 sutras (according to Vyāsa and Krishnamacharya) and 196 sutras (according to other scholars including BKS Iyengar).

Yoga is so prevalent in the modern world - practiced by pop stars, taught in schools, and offered in yoga centers, health clubs, and even shopping malls - that we take its presence, and its meaning, for granted. But how did the current yoga boom happen? And is it really rooted in ancient Indian practices, as many of its adherents claim? In this groundbreaking book, Mark Singleton calls into question many commonly held beliefs about the nature and origins of postural yoga (asana) and suggests a radically new way of understanding the meaning of yoga as it is practiced by millions today.

In this moment of your busy day, you're invited to experience deep rest and relaxation. Yoga Nidra, or "yoga of sleep", bridges the conscious and unconscious, allowing you to reconnect to your true inner self. The 10-step course in Practical Yoga Nidra teaches everything you need to know to start experiencing the proven benefits of Yoga Nidra meditation: clearer focus, better sleep, decreased anxiety, and more.

This powerful book describes authentic tantra, what distinguishes it from other spiritual paths, and how the tantric way combines hatha yoga, meditation, visualization, Ayurveda, and other disciplines. Taking us back to ancient times, Pandit Tigunait shares his experiences with tantric masters and the techniques they taught him.

If a restful night's sleep seems like an impossible dream, it's time to discover the transformative power of Yoga Nidra. "Yoga Nidra Meditations for Sleep" is your key to unlocking a world of tranquility and deep, healing rest.

Achieving inner peace doesn't require intense physical exertion or complex meditation practices. Yoga Nidra is a state of deep consciousness that promotes intense relaxation and self-discovery. Yoga Nidra can foster tranquility and calm amidst the everyday chaos of the modern world.

Featuring yoga poses, guided meditations, vibrational remedies, and more, this book immerses you in the power of the sacral chakra. Cyndi Dale and nine expert contributors teach you how to connect to this sensual energy center through dozens of hands-on practices, including visualizations, affirmations, healing mantras, and recipes. Working with this chakra, located in your lower abdomen, will help you find balance in your relationships, manifest your deepest desires, and improve your emotional and energetic wellness.

Combining the wisdom and philosophy of yoga with a variety of physical and mental exercises, this engaging book shows you how to achieve physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness through the seven chakras. Masuda Mohamadi shares many accessible practices, including meditations and kriyas, for increased prosperity, strength, confidence, and clarity.

Explore the stories from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology that nurtured the idea of yoga and shaped the development of its most iconic asanas. Learn how svana-asana (dog pose) is connected to Shiva, bhujanga-asana (cobra pose) was inspired by shape-shifting beings who live below the earth, and much more.

Kundalini energy is something that we can all tap into and use to help us reach our fullest potential. It is a vital power source within each of us, ready to be used if we are willing to unlock it through meditation and self-reflection. As we move through the chapters in this book, you’ll learn how to activate and control your Kundalini energy as you go through the different stages of awakening.

Deborah Adele uses a lifetime of learning and study to bring understanding to these essential yoga concepts. The Sutras explain that the Kleshas create versions of the truth for our minds that are the most appealing. These appealing truths are often false, and they create entanglements that prevent us from being truly happy. As we grasp for more appealing truths, we only create a cycle of needs and wants that confusingly never satisfy.

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

Keeping the body in shape becomes a necessity in these modern times. Vigorous exercises are not only performed for aesthetic purposes, but also for the physical health. If a person has a well-maintained figure, he has few health risks. It is not actually difficult to find time for weekly exercises. A good mindset is the key to reaching your goal successfully. Among the existing forms of psychomotor movements, yoga is the simplest and most efficient.

One of the great pleasures of yoga is the relaxation session or shavasana traditionally offered at the end of a class. When taught skillfully, shavasana invokes the flow of energetic nectar down the spine to permeate the entire body with blissful energy. Now, with Drops of Nectar, yoga practitioners can experience this rejuvenating dimension of yoga at home and at their convenience.

This easy to follow class is suitable for those with all levels of yoga experience. It has been created by Sue Fuller, a leading yoga teacher and resident yoga expert at Natural Health magazine. The class combines carefully selected Pranayanas including the Cleansing Breath and Kapalabhati with effective Mudras such as Chin and Yoni.

This wonderfully fresh and revelatory book invites you to create a personal yoga practice that seamlessly melds health and well-being with spiritual insight, Earth stewardship, and cultural transformation. Wilderness guide and yoga instructor Rebecca Wildbear came to yoga after a life-threatening encounter with cancer in her twenties. Over years of teaching and healing, she devised the unique and user-friendly practice she presents in Wild Yoga. In this book, she guides you in connecting to the natural world and living from your soul while also addressing environmental activism.

Yoga Nidra, or yoganidrasana in Sanskrit, translates to “yogic sleep pose” or “yogic sleep”. Nidra takes the practice of yoga outside of the physical asana shape, which typically looks similar to that of a Savasana posture. In a yoga asana class - asana being the physical practice of yoga - you typically end in Savasana, a final meditation.

Patañjali's Yoga Sutras 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.

Are you looking for a way to improve your overall health? When combined, Ayurveda and yoga can do miracles for your physical and mental health. Ayurveda is not just some philosophy; it is a precise combination of science and the art of healthy living. This ancient holistic science is popular for its extensive natural healing ways that work both on illnesses and improving the general wellness of the human body and mind.

If you are interested in learning about yoga and are not sure where to begin, you can start with a form of yoga known as raja yoga. Raja Yoga Explained: Yoga for Beginners Guide is an audiobook that was made to explain all the main aspects of raja yoga. It is not just a mere glance at the topic, but it is an in-depth explanation of the tenets that govern this type of yoga.