Author: Richard Rosen
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611807387
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 233

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A fascinating explanation of the significant, often symbolic role that numbers play in yoga philosophy—by beloved yoga teacher and writer Richard Rosen. Numbers play a meaningful role in the philosophy of many spiritual traditions—and yoga is no exception. For example, the number one is the quintessential yoga number, representing “unity” and “wholeness”; number two sometimes stands for co-operative effort, and other times for conflict; and number four is the number of completeness or stability, as it “stands” on “four legs.” There are twelve different names for the mantra OM, each one revealing a different aspect of this root sound. With his distinctive blend of knowledge and humor, Richard Rosen unpacks the fascinating significance that numbers hold in the philosophy and practice of yoga. Stories and practices woven throughout—like the Eka Danta simple meditation exercise, which concentrates on "one pointedness" and is associated with the one tusk of Ganesh—offer readers a hands-on way to explore the importance of numbers in their own practice. Yoga by the Numbers will enlighten and entertain the yogi in your life.

Author: Tyler Mongan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979972383
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112

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This book shows you how to discover your YOGA Numbers based on your birthdate. If you are a student of yoga you will learn how to use the numbers in your birthdate to discover the yoga practices that align with your life purpose and deepen your yoga practice with birthdate specific asana, pranayama, and meditations. If you are a Yoga instructor you will learn how to use the numbers in your birthdate to enhance your teaching. You will also learn how to design yoga classes based on YOGA Numbers and how to enrich your communication and instruction with students by using their YOGA Numbers.

Author: Richard Rosen
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834827409
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 302

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Widely respected yoga teacher and author Richard Rosen draws on ancient yoga encyclopedias to explain how yoga was practiced before it became popular in the West. He compares the three main existing sources known to yoga scholars to describe how complex and rich the practice of yoga once was. It included systematic teachings on personal hygiene, good health, and good relationships, and other practices of yoga that went far beyond just the physical postures. Each section of the book offers a guided practice session of ancient poses and breathing techniques to enable readers to connect to the roots of their yoga and to offer a framework from which to understand the sequences they use in their regular sessions.

Author: Stephen Cope
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 198480006X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 485

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More than 100,000 copies sold! Millions of Americans know yoga as a superb form of exercise and as a potent source of calm in the midst of our stress-filled lives. Far fewer are aware of the full promise of yoga as "the way of the fully alive human being"--a 4,000-year-old practical path of liberation that fits the needs of modern Western seekers with startling precision. Now one of America's leading scholars of yoga psychology--who is also a Western-trained psychotherapist--offers this marvelously lively and personal account of an ancient tradition that promises "the soul awake in this lifetime." Drawing on the vivid stories of practitioners at the largest yoga center in America, where he has lived and taught for more than ten years, Stephen Cope describes the philosophy, psychology, and practice of yoga--a practical science of development that urges us not to transcend or dissolve the self, but rather to encounter it more deeply. In this irreverent modern-day Pilgrim's Progress, Cope introduces us to an unforgettable cast of contemporary seekers--on the road to enlightenment carrying all the baggage of the human condition: confusion, loss, disappointment, addiction, and the eternal conflicts around sex and relationship. As he describes the subtle shifts of energy and consciousness that happen at each stage of the path, we discover that in yoga, "liberation" does not require us to leave life in the world for some transcendent spiritual plane. Life itself is the path. Above all, Cope shows how yoga can heal the suffering of self-estrangement that pervades our society, leading us to a new sense of purpose and to a deeper, more satisfying life in the world.

Author: Sonia Jones
Publisher: See-Saw Publishing
ISBN: 9781943154326
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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"A sibling relationship is tested when Mitzi chooses to practice yoga with her friends instead of hanging out with her younger brother, Axel."--

Author: Eyal Shifroni
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781514355893
Category : Hatha yoga
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Invented by B.K.S Iyengar, props have helped millions of people to realize his vision that "Yoga is for All." Props enable people of any age group and any health condition to enjoy the benefit of asana practice. This book presents classic and innovative uses of props. It provides detailed step by step instructions accompanied by ample photos and tips. Volume I, the first in a series, focuses on Standing Poses.

Author: Vimla Lalvani
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780600605676
Category : Hatha yoga
Languages : en
Pages : 280

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A complete and easy-to-follow guide to yoga, suitable for all levels of ability; Simple daily exercise plans target different areas of the body, while ailment-based routines provide soothing remedies for many common health complaints; Includes Kama Sutra-inspired positions designed to improve lovemaking techniques; Illustrated with more than 500 colour photographs

Author: Shiv Charan Singh
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1789047064
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 258

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Numerology is perhaps the oldest of the divination arts and at the heart of many religious systems - Hebrew, Chaldean, Indian, Chinese and others. This title provides the real spiritual base for the use of numbers, illustrating why they have their own integrity. It explains why they relate to particular psychological states and shows how they can be used for diagnosing life's problems and providing solutions. It shows how numbers are a mirror of our very essence, explaining the relevance of time cycles and dates of birth. It also highlights the universal message of the ten Sikh gurus and shows how you can become a Ten-in-One Being. As an offering of the formula behind all formulas, it offers no quick fixes, but presents numerology as a multi-faceted jewel that you can refer to again and again in your life. Not limited to any one numerology system, it reveals the ground of them all. Describing the essence of numbers it goes beyond the usual fortune telling or application of a particular system to put the soul back into numerology. It covers dates of birth, time calendars and spiritual bodies, telling you more about yourself in a friendly way than you imagine there is to know.

Author: Anya Foxen
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429750587
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 254

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This book provides a rigorously researched, critically comparative introduction to yoga. Is This Yoga? Concepts, Histories, and the Complexities of Contemporary Practice recognizes the importance of contemporary understandings of yoga and, at the same time, provides historical context and complexity to modern and pre-modern definitions of yogic ideas and practices. Approaching yoga as a vast web of concepts, traditions, social interests, and embodied practices, it raises questions of knowledge, identity, and power across time and space, including the dynamics of "East" and "West." The text is divided into three main sections: thematic concepts; histories; and topics in modern practice. This accessible guide is essential reading for undergraduate students approaching the topic for the first time, as well as yoga teachers, teacher training programs, casual and devoted practitioners, and interested non-practitioners.

Author: Doug Swenson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118069536
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 405

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"Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style." —Karen Allen, actress, Yoga Practitioner "Doug Swenson masterfully presents one of the most physically challenging styles of Hatha Yoga in a way students of any level will find safe, fun, easeful, and empowering." —John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga In just a few years, Yoga has gone from an obscure spiritual discipline practiced by a handful of the "enlightened" in the Far East, to a mainstream exercise routine taught at gyms all across America. Now, at the turn of the new millennium, Yoga has a younger sibling, Power Yoga. A high-energy physical discipline embraced by Sting, Madonna, and thousands of other celebrities, professional athletes, and health advocates, Power Yoga takes the basics of Yoga and gives it a good healthy dose of aerobics to tone all your muscles, sharpen your focus, ease your spirit, and strengthen your heart. Want to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? Power Yoga For Dummies shows you how. Featuring step-by-step instructions, illustrated with photographs that help you see each move clearly, it shows you how to: Improve flexibility, strength, and endurance Develop rock-hard abs, legs, and arms Find an instructor and the right workout gear Customize workouts for all ages and fitness levels Enhance your practice with a partner Beat stress, sharpen your focus, and lift your spirits Power Yoga celebrity Doug Swenson explains the philosophy and science behind Power Yoga. He gets you ready to take the leap into Power Yoga, and he arms you with: Three complete Power Yoga routines—beginning, intermediate and advanced Exercises to improve specific areas, including flexibility, strength, endurance, and specific muscle groups such as your arms, abs, and glutes Expert tips on diet and nutrition for enhancing your practice and improving your overall health Specific postures and exercises that benefit women and seniors A fun and easy guide for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this inspirational guide will help you unit a strong, sleek body with a sharp, clear mind.