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Sounds True, Incorporated
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Great music, not a whole ton of traditional yoga asanas) 『I love the music on this CD, so I definitely think of it as a worthwhile buy. However, the workout itself is a complement to a regular yoga practice. It doesn't have at all the same feel you would get by going to a yoga class - it's more like Shiva uses yoga principles to put you in a place where you can trance dance. Personally, I enjoy the structure of traditional yoga, so this workout may not be for me. That said, I really, really love the music, and it's great that she includes a CD with just the music. I plan to do my own home yoga practice using that.』
(The most useful cd in my collection) 『I am very pleased with the purchase of this cd. Shivarea class has a process that took me to a deeper state of ecstatic meditation. She starts with invocation and prana conciousness, then moves on to bringing movement and fluidity to the spine. Free rhythmic grounded movements lead to trance dance. Prana yoga follows. The session ends with kirtan, and a beautiful prayer. Shivarea also brings Poetry to different sgments of her class. Simple and powerful...』
(Fabulous!) 『This is a low impact workout that gets your heart pumping yet manages to relax you at the same time. As a bellydancer, I found many connections between the circular, undulating and figure 8 movements in one of the trance dance sections with middle eastern dance. The music is Indian inspired and the second CD is lovely just to listen to and unwind.』
(Fabulous!) 『Geoffrey Gordon's music is awesome--the CD starts out with slow, hypnotic music that increases in intensity with each track. Shiva Rea's instructions are excellent, and trance dance is just plain fun. You start out with a fluid, flowing yoga series that gradually moves into an all-out free-form dance, then slows back down to yoga and total relaxation. It feels goooood! I love the fact that there are 2 CDs--one with instructions over the music, and one with music only.』 『Yoga and dance are two great rivers that lead us back into our bodies and rejuvenate us with prana– the vital energy of life. Yoga awakens the breath, fluidity of the spine, and inner power. Free-form trance dance cultivates natural movement, intuition, and creativity. Now, with Yoga Trance Dance anyone who loves yoga or dance can experience the benefits of both these traditions – in one energized workout.
On Disc one, Shiva Rea guides listeners through the same innovative methods that she offers at her acclaimed yoga retreats and workshops worldwide. Practitioners begin with creative flow yoga…move into the depths of ecstatic dance…and complete their session with moving meditation and chant. Disc Two contains just the music – a phenomenal full-length world trance dance album ideal for self-guided sessions, traditional yoga, or just great listening.
For those looking for a dynamic new way to enhance their range of motions, break through physical and energetic blockages, boost cardiovascular strength, and create a more positive relationship with one’s body, here’s the perfect program – Yoga Trance Dance.』
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Tide-Mark Press
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Relaxation Company
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Soothing and relaxing meditations) 『I love those meditations. Her voice is soothing yet in the morning it really wakes me up to the new day and in the evening I can easily relax.』
(Great product) 『I use it both to help me sleep and to relax me during the day.』
(great meditation) 『This meditation CD is the best I have found. It takes 15 minutes so I set my alarm for 15 minutes before I need to get up and I do meditation every morning. It starts off my day in a positive way. I have tried others but none work as well. I actually gave my cd away to a friend so I had to get a new one, I missed it so much. I thought after 3 years of it I could try a new one, but I haven't found any better.』
(Soothing) 『I agree with the previous reviewer. The AM meditations were something that I really don't have any time for, but the set is worth every penny just for the PM Meditations! I use the recordings almost every night to get ready for a great night's sleep. My body feels relaxed and ready to fall asleep and I am able to let go of all of the trials of the day. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! :)』
(Fabulous!) 『I love the PM Yoga Meditations. They're a great way to end the day and really help me to appreciate the positive and let go of the negative. The AM Yoga Meditations were okay, but not as powerful as the PM for me.』 『These guided Yoga Meditations can open up a whole new dimension of your life. They are easy to follow and bring positive results from the very beginning. By tuning into your breath, heart and mind you can find deep relaxation, intuitive guidance, and a calm strength to face your days with grace and balance. Gael Chiarella is the voice and guide of these Yoga Meditations. Gael is the founder of Yokibics? named one of the nation's ?Top 10 Mindbody Fitness Programs? by American Health magazine. Gael's voice is both soothing and engaging as she takes you on a tour of your inner self to access the enormous potential within you. AM YOGA MEDITATIONS will help clear your mind so you can consciously and purposefully create an extraordinary and energetic day. PM YOGA MEDITATIONS will help ease you into a deeply relaxed, meditative state so you can let go of the day's stress and prepare for a night of restful and rejuvenating sleep.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss : Safe, Natural Methods to Help Achieve and Maintain Your Ideal Weight) 『Suzanne Deason is certainly interesting as an instructor and has created a program here that can used by anyone at any level. Her soft voice and gentle encouragement throughout the program is calming and aides you through to the end, which is the essence of the Yoga practice. If one wants a more challenging program then there are many others, but if you want an advanced introduction to the world of Yoga and an instruction that moves you through it with grace and technique, Suzanne's program is certainly worth the participation.』
(Excellent companion to the video, or on its own) 『I like Suzanne Deason's philosophy of weight loss: that there needs to be a mind/body connection if someone who is overweight will succeed at losing weight permanently. The emphasizes "conscious choices" and living in the moment, and explains how yoga can help you make the mind/body connection and make good conscious choices about food, exercise, and health. As Deason herself points out, this book has no magic bullet. What she does have to offer is a real solution for people who want to be HEALTHIER by reducing stress, moving your body, eating nutritious foods, and living in the moment.』
(Excellent Companion to the Video) 『When it comes to weight loss, I am the type of person that doesn't want to just be told what to do, I want to know why. Ms. Deason's book appealed to me because she offered just that. About 2/3 of the book is devoted to various yoga poses, offering step-by-step instructions (with plenty of illustration), and a list of the benefits that each pose brings to your body. She effectively explained the "mind-body connection" that is inherent to yoga (which is a new concept to me), and the important role it plays in every aspect of your life. She does a wonderful job of speaking to the other key aspects of weight loss including nutrition, emotional well being, and striking a balance in a hectic world. Ms. Deason truly speaks to the importance of understanding your body and provides effective, practical tools that help set you on the path in the right direction. Informative, practical, and effective are three words I feel best describe "Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss." I recommend it to anyone that wants to gain a better understanding of both "how" and "why" yoga offers a healthy approach to life.』 『One of yogas many benefits is its remarkable ability to enhance self-awareness and increase peace of mind. Heres an entire plan incorporating yoga, deep breathing, and meditation plus menus and recipes to help you lose weight permanently. The durable lie-flat binding allows you to consult the book as you gradually work through Body and Breath Awareness, Active Yoga Conditioning, followed by Balance and Relaxation. Each pose is illustrated with full-color photographs. Also included are:』
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Yoga Publications Trust
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (A Very Thorough Translation&Interpretation) 『I have read more than one translation of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and this, by far, is the best one. Swami Satyananda Saraswati presents a very clear, direct explanation of each sutra in English. There is both a Sanskrit and English version of the Sutras before the English explanation. Each sutra is treated individually with Swami Satyananda Saraswati's insights which illuminate the text so that the most knowledge can be gained from reading about very ancient yet important yoga precepts.
I read a lot of ratings which mark a text down for its "complexity", and I don't know if that is necessary here. I would say the text is thorough, which is what you want when a yogi translates and interprets the text. You want to get both a context and a further foundation for further study, and this book provides both. This is definitely 5 stars, and if you enjoy it, try looking at other works by the same author. He's one of the most intelligent authors I have come across on the subject of yoga.
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(Soulfully satisfying) 『This is a great translation of the Sutras for the more advanced student. It takes you deeper into the meaning of the Sutras than others I've read but might be a little intimidating for a beginner. Like Yoga itself it will take a lifetime (or more) of study to understand it fully. It is not something that can be learned through intellectual study but rather through living the teachings.』 『Four Chapters on Freedom contains the full Sanskrit text of Rishi patanjali's Yoga sutras as well as transliteration,translation and an extensive commentary.The Yoga Sutras,containing 196 epithets or threads of Yoga,is the most respected treatise on Yoga.In his commentary on each verse,Swami Satyananda Saraswati fully explains the text and the path of raja yoga.
Serious yogic aspirants and spiritual seekers will find invaluable guidance within these pages.』
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Skyhorse Publishing
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Nice and complete.) 『*The pictures are really beautiful! And the author really looks like the Goddess of Health! Very nice book! :)
*All the important poses of Power Yoga are present. A book that feels complete. If you follow the book, you'll develop your flexibility, your balance, your strength, and your endurance. And your self-esteem, of course.
*The only bad stuff is some embarassingly ignorant and/or unscientific information in the text. I almost choked reading on page 22 that everything we do or experience is stored in our DNA! If you do not know, do not speak! :|
*An excellent buy, relatively cheap at that! I'm really happy I have this book! Thank you, Professor Norberg! :)』
(One of my favorites) 『I got interested in Yoga and Meditation through a professor's recommendations. Ulrica Norberg gives a really great approach to tackling yoga. Expanding on philosophy, as well as the history of yoga, she understands how well it can be a path to bettering your body and mind. This book is great for beginners and yoga enthusiasts alike.』
(Useful and Inspiring) 『The beautiful photography in this book sets it a step above most of the yoga books out there. You'll find yourself inspired to start stretching and moving as you see the yoga poses, many of them shot against stunning backdrops of nature. The advice and instructions are excellent, too. 』 『
According toYoga Journal, there are 16.5 million yoga practitioners in America and they spend almost $3 billion dollars on classes and products each year. Author Ulrica Norberg suggests that yoga can aid us in developing our own life philosophies through a synthesis of Eastern ideology and an expanding understanding of ourselves. She takes readers through the elements of East Asian philosophy, the history and composition of yoga, and the basic movements and techniques specific to the dynamic yoga form of power yoga. Filled with beautiful full-color photographs illustrating sun-salutation (the basis of power yoga exercises), numerousasanas(poses), and relaxation techniques, her book is useful for all levels of instruction and inspiration.
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University Of Chicago Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Read this for a critical view of yoga) 『Varenne's "Yoga and the Hindu Tradition" will appeal to you if, like me, you tire of the two dominant Western approaches to yoga: Uncritical, banal spiritualism and rah-rah therapeutic yoga -- yoga as a school of physical fitness. Varenne's book will NOT TEACH YOGA, rather it TEACHES ABOUT YOGA.
It's a fascinating review and clearly presented, if a bit academic. The reader learns how yoga relates to Hindu society and religious belief, and how yoga's teachings are essentially theological in nature.
Putting yoga in a social context will give it character and deepen one's appreciation for this practice. It will, however, be a bit disturbing for some Americans, and will threaten some of their deeply-held new age assumptions.
If you're serious about yoga, read this, then read the Bhagvad-gita.』
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A popular and critical success when it first appeared in France,Yoga and the Hindu Traditionhas freed Yoga from the common misconceptions of the recent Yoga vogue. Jean Varenne, the distinguished French Orientalist, presents the theory of classical Yoga, in all its richness, as a method—a concrete way to reach the Absolute through spiritual exercises—which makes possible the transition from existence to essence.
This excellent translation, including line drawings and charts, a glossary of technical terms, and a complete translation of theYoga Darshana Upanishad, begins with a brief description of the metaphysical and religious history on which Yoga is based. Varenne discusses the theoretical conception of Yoga as the search for liberating knowledge, concluding with a brief indication of the physical practices and extra Yogic themes such as Kundalini and Tantrism. It is the author's hope that "those who read [this book] will come to realize that it is in fact dishonest to reduce Yoga to some sort of physical training, or to just an occult doctrine; it is a 'world view' aWeltanschauungthat comprehends reality in its totality."
"The straightforward, well-organized presentation makes the book itself a microcosm of what Varenne singles out as a dominant feature of classical Hindu thought—a bringing of the complex and multitudinous into a unity."—Judith Guttman,Yoga Journal
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Divine Life Society
Usually ships in 24 hours 『The system called Tantra has been always regarded as an esoteric and a secret way of spiritual practice, not accessible to the untrained one and to the common folk. The secrecy about the practice seems to consist in the noble outlook of life which the Tantra requires the seeker to entertain, a way of looking at things different from the one in which people are generally accustomed to see, interpret and evaluate things. The teachers of Tantra hold that a seeker on this path has to outgrow the social and even the human outlook and develop a super human and divine outlook in respect of things. Since this would be to expect too much from the common man in the world, Tantra is supposed to be a closed secret whose gates can be opened only with the key provided by a competent Guru.
This book will be of great help to those seeking the insides of Tantra and those who intend to read such classics by Sir John Woodroffe like Serpent Power etc., available on amazon.』
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