IPhone 3G used's review (terrific book) 『This book was recommended to me by my yoga teacher and its terrific. It shows a variety of postures and explains their benefits. Having been recently diagnosed with MS I was looking for information on things I could do to help myself in addition to the conventional medicines and this book had reference to MS in it and how yoga can benefit those with certain diseases. The pictures are great as are the explainations. I highly recommend this book』
(Gentle is a strong presence in this book.) 『This book shows people who aren't flexible or impaired that anyone can do YOGA. It has unique quotes placed between chapters to inspire. Poses are shown, then modifications are pictured some are actually photos, others black and white drawings. I viewed this book, while in the hospital, it was helpful in regaining my focus on health and exercise.
The book is unique in it's style; It is very descriptive and encouraging to anyone to try and receive the benefits that YOGA offers.』
『"Gentle Yoga" is for people with special needs, such as those with arthritis, stroke damage, or multiple sclerosis, and for those in wheelchairs. But it is also for those who want low-impact exercise to improve and maintain health. Clear how-to instructions along with 135 illustrations make "Gentle Yoga" a complete and practical guide for beginners, too.』
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Yoga Pubns Trust
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Very Helpful for Yoga Enthusiasts!) 『Yoga practicioners of all levels will find this book beneficial as they seek to take their yoga practice to the next level. If you practice Ashtanga yoga, then you are undoubtably already familiar with the Moola Bandha, or "root lock." If not, a little background is in order. In Indian yogic lore, this is the most important of the Bandhas (tightening of the areas of the body related to the location of the Chakras). The yogis believe substantial health and psychic benefits are to be gained through the practice. It is my opinion that practicing the Moola Bandha has greatly enhanced my yoga practice.
This book is divided into two parts. Part one focuses on the benefits of the Moola Bandha practice, while part two covers various poses and techniques for working the Moola Bandha.
As a relative new comer to yoga, I found this book to be intelligently written, insightful and practical. Recommended.』
(Moola Bandha: A "lock" that liberates) 『Moola Bandha: The "Lock" That Liberates
The author of this tome, Swami Buddhananda, is a former physician and psychiatrist. Realising the limitations of traditional pyschotherapy and western medicine, Swami Buddhananda began a decade-spanning search for a more widely-available, practical and effective method to reintegrate the body, mind and spirit of his patients and a suffering and benighted humankind.
Experimenting with a wide range of western and eastern-derived therapies including the techniques of acupuncture, manipulative therapy and herbal medicine, his quest culminated in his discovery of yoga and its healing powers. This little volume is one of the results of that quest.
Moola bandha (the "perineal lock") is a yogic technique intended to manipulate the flow of energies in the pranic body by closing off their nethermost channel in the Moolachakra region, via a dilation and contraction of the muscular structure around the perineum. This was one of the approaches taught by the author's guru, and prompted the author to undertake an intensive theoretical and clinical study on the practice, an important aspect of both hatha and kundalini yogas.
Moola bandha is a simple, easily learned yet powerful practice with a host of benefits - spiritual, mental and physical - for its practitioner. It is such a beneficial practice that one is left wondering at the reasons for the paucity of literature on the topic.
This book delineates the anatomical, physiological, endocrinological, neurological and psychic effects of Moola Bandha in clear, easily understood text supplemented where necessary by illustrations. Of particular interest to this reviewer was the attempt to relate the effects of Moola Bandha practice on the body with those of acupuncture, which chapter alone is worth the price of the book.
I ushesitatingly recommend Moola Bandha: The Master Key to every yoga student, practitioner and teacher and anyone with an interest in natural approaches to the healing of body, mind and spirit.』
(Excellent - suitable for all levels.) 『This book is a gem... easy to use while doing the practise.. and a great reference for modifications to specific asanas.
Also, I found the comments provided for some poses to be especially helpfull - they are short and to the point.』
(A Little Treasure) 『A very important book for Yoga practitioners in general and for Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Pranayama practitioners in particular.Clearly explains Moola Bandha, it's anatomical and physiological aspects as well as neurological and endocrinological viewpoints.It relates the bandhas to the chackras,to Kumbhakas and asanas and describes the pranic effects.It also has a big practice section, which after all is the heart of the matter.A must have for serious practitioners, who will probably find themselves returning to the pages of this small book very often.』 『Moola Bandha - the Master Key is for those dedicated yoga practitioners researching for the master key to unlock the abode of maha kundalini. Little has been written about the ancient practice of bandha, which is regarded as an important aspect of both hatha and kundalini yoga. Moola Bandha is a simple yet dynamic practice with profound physical, mental and spiritual benefits for the practitioner.
The text focuses on the theory and practice of bandha. The physical, pranic and psychotherapeutic effects are explored, including the relationship between moola bandha and acupuncture. A concise practical section includes both preliminary practices and advanced techniques to enable the practitioner to pursue this sadhana to the utmost, thus awakening the primal energy within. Includes the drawings and diagrams.』
『The Book Of Yoga is recognised as the classic, definitive guide to this popular subject. Clear, comprehensive and superbly illustrated, the book covers all aspects of the discipline and provides inspiration for beginner and expert alike. It has now been reformatted with a more modern design with full-colour pictures throughout and remains the best guide in the market. It shows you how to: * Develop a fit and beautiful body * Improve your health * Keep youthful in every stage of life * Enjoy a troublefree pregnancy * Eat wisely and well * Banish stress and tension * Breathe for life and vitality * Increase your powers * Experience peace of mind concentration』
IPhone 3G used's review (so good) 『this book is funny, real, humble, and grand. as a 30 year old searching for her own place in the world after working in advertising as well, it wholly resonated.』
(Good Stuff!) 『I am currently reading this book, Yoga School Dropout, w/ eat pray love and the Bhavighad Gita (SP). I again, like the last reviewer, just happend to find this book, literally while traveling on the ground and it has brought me back to my practice. It is very funny and educational. No matter what your experience w/ Yoga, this book rocks.』
(Thanks Lucy!) 『Loved loved loved this hilarious book. There's a lot of wisdom in Lucy's comedic descriptions of the guru culture (and industry), and a great deal of humility in Lucy's quest as she faces up to her own foibles and human frailties. The yoga world could use a good laugh at itself, and this book is a healthy step in that direction.』
(More In-Lightening than any asana book) 『I have just finished reading this delightful book, `Yoga School Drop Out' by Lucy Edge. I happened upon it `accidentally' (we all know there is no such thing as an accident) at the library when I was looking for something entirely different. I did not manage to find what I was looking for; I did however find exactly what I needed!
Lucy sets out on a Spiritual Quest to India determined to return home a Yoga Goddess. Things do not quite flow as Lucy anticipated and it looked as if she was destined never to return home as the Yoga Goddess she had envisioned. She did, however, gain more inner wisdom and insight than she could have imagined when she first set out.
Along the way it was the "ordinary" people she met, not the yoga she did, or the gurus she listened to, that held the most lessons. Here are a few pearls that were shared along the way:
On Asana: "Today asana has been made into a `photograph,' ... there is no difference between this and gymnastics ... But asana is not a performance, asana is what happens in the posture and afterwards"
On Change: "Change occurs only when we become what we truly are, not when we are trying to be something we are not. Change can't happen when we are trying to escape our true nature"
On Travel: "Unfortunately, when you travel, you take yourself with you"
On Yoga: "... the reason I found them so inspiring was because their yoga practice stretched way beyond their mat. They saw yoga as a state of mind, an attitude to life, and the world as their school. Yoga was, for all of them, `a harmonious way of living', not a one-off physical goal - they knew all they had to do was look within"
On Practice: "It was an unremarkable thing - Pranayama, meditation and perhaps a few simple sun salutations. It was practiced informally, not in a big class on the instructions of a big name teacher, but at home - quietly without fuss"
On Enlightenment: "Enlightenment was not a trophy to be lifted high in one triumphant moment, it was about seeing clearly, and choosing wisely in daily life"
All round just a great book! Thanks for the deLightful and inspiring read Lucy :-) 』 『A sharply funny travelogue from a fantastic new writer. Lucy Edge tells the story of her personal quest for serenity and flexibility through the ashrams and gurus of India. After over a decade spent working and drinking too much in the world of advertising, Lucy decided she'd had enough of debating the meaning of the Jolly Green Giant and wanted to leave town for an altogether more spiritual and, well, meaningful way of life...And whilst she was at it, she could acquire a newly lithe and supple body. However, what she found when she reached India wasn't what she had expected. The relentless obsession with self-perfection and the alluring market in self-enlightenment all began to appear rather shallower than expected. And what began to truly seduce her was India itself. Would she come home looking like Christy Turlington and would she pick up a Buddhist serenity on the way? Or did something much funnier, more interesting and more complicated happen. Did she fall in love - with a place and its people? An emotional journey, a divine comedy of the Western obsession with life's deeper meaning, a yogic experiment and a love letter to India, this is an entertaining book from a wonderful new travel writer.』
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Aurora Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (A beautifull work for a difficult task) 『I don't want to reiterate what was mentioned by another reviewer entitled 'Reveals the higher meaning of sexual energy'; an excellent review. As stated by Elisabeth Haich, there will be many who cannot handle this information. This is the stone that the builders rejected. Personally, it has taken me many years to come to a greater acceptance regarding giving up the momentary pleasures of orgasm for the many higher and superior benefits as detailed in this book. As you look at esotericism, occultism, alchemy and religion etc, the pieces start to come together and you discover that there is a great truth to what Elisabeth Haich is saying. There is truly a whole science when it comes to this topic, inclusive of mantra, meditation, prayer, and technique etc. Unfortunately, with so many many books trying to cash in on the tantra dollar, you have to tread through a lot of garbage, inclusive of much misunderstanding, distortion and greedy profiteering to finally get to the real truth. This book on the other hand, is for the most part, simply magic; magic because it explains the reasons why one should hold onto and transform one's sexual energy. It explains it so well that the penny's start to drop and you have the strength to succeed.
This book is the foundation in my opinion, the starting point. The message is strong and simple in this book, as are the practical exercises. Elisabeth gives a very nice and effective meditation exercise for raising the sexual energy. She also gives us 3 yoga postures, inclusive of diagrams to help as well. Unfortunately I would prefer to give this book 4.5 stars, but I don't want to devalue its importance and standing. This book is not exhaustive when it comes to Sexual alchemy. I believe that it falls short in saying that sexual alchemy is superior without a partner. I do like this in a way though, as it gives balance and hope to those who are as yet, unable to find an alchemical partner. Still solo alchemy is far superior to no alchemy at all. I believe that it also facilitates finding a person of the opposite sex who also resonates at this same octave. Solo alchemical practice is also endorsed in the book `Sacred Sexuality-Ancient Egyptian Tantric Yoga by Muata Ashby'. Having said this, I would still also recommend this book. On a higher and more complete note though, I would recommend the following books for those who are on the path of seeking lasting happiness and liberation:
The mystery of the Golden Blossom Samael Aun Weor ISBN 0-9742755-2-2 Google pdf download available
Treatise of Sexual Alchemy Samael Aun Weor Google pdf download available
Above this recommendation would be to find a school in the direct lineage of Sameal Aun Weor, inclusive of having a second chamber.』
(Reveals the higher meaning of sexual energy) 『I first read this book some years ago, but at the time was not ready for its profound wisdom.Having recently re-read it, I have grasped its message, and gained an understanding of the uses and abuses of sex energy.I believe Haich has got to the core of what human sexuality is all about. Her focus is on the use of sexual energy for spiritual growth.She explains how sex energy can be transformed into spiritual energy.She is not against sex, but shows how it can be used in a positive manner.She is not in favour of promiscuous sex because it has no love. She says people need love, but often they mistake sex for love, or think they can get love through sex.Sex is not a problemin itself, but it becomes a problem when there is no love.This message is very needful today.Haich is against sex renunciation because sex energy is our life force.To renounce it is to renounce our life.She points out that only a few can follow the higher path and transform their sex energy into spiritual energy.In such a case sex energy is not lost, but brings the person closer to God.Haich explains that the dragon in alchemy represents the sex energy.Depictions of fiery dragons in alchemy show the sex energy being transformed into spiritual energy.Sex is not lost, but used for a great purpose.The alchemist him or herself becomes an hermetically sealed vessel, not wasting the precious sex energy, but transforming it into higher energy.This book is not for all, but those who are ready for it can gain deep insights.』
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Bantam
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Thorough Routine in 45 min a Day) 『I love how I feel after each day's routine, and it takes half the time of Bikram's series. The poses are divided among 3 days, so you cycle through the poses instead of doing them all in one day. Each day is a balanced and satisfying routine in itself, as well.
My edition must be from 1960- or 70-something, it's falling apart so I'm buying a new copy. 』 『Millions of Americans know of the extraordinary benefits of Yoga--physically, mentally and spiritually. But many have been discouraged from trying Yoga because they believe that years of devotion and arduous exercising are required.
Now, here is Yoga simplified. Mr. Hittleman's is a progressive concept of instruction that lets you begin with the elementary positions and gradually advances you at your own pace.
You will discover remarkable new strength and energy within you. Your mind and your body will experience the joy that is life at its best.
Day by day, you will find yourself growing slimmer, stronger, more graceful. Physical discomforts will vanish. Peace of mind will replace anxiety. You will look, act and feel more truly alive.
Richard Hittleman--Author, Lecturer and Television Instructor--has introduced the practice of Yoga to more American s than any other living authority. This book is the second of his Yoga Masterwork series.
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Lotus Press
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (A Modern Classic on Yoga) 『Of the many books available on Yoga in book stores today, very few deal with the subject in any real depth. Most cater to the popular image of Yoga as yoga postures for physical well-being. Few challenge the reader to a deeper vision of Yoga or of their own inner nature. The Synthesis of Yoga stands apart from the available literature on Yoga, expressing the soul of Yoga to the deepest intelligence within us. In fact, there are few works of such magnitude and comprehensiveness about Yoga ever written, and probably nothing comparable in the English language. Yet more importantly, this profound compendium on Yoga was not written from an academic or scholarly perspective, or from the view of those who work primarily with the physical yoga. It is a study of Yoga written by one of the greatest yogis of modern India, Sri Aurobindo, who has a reputation of spiritual greatness in India that exceeds Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore and other more well known figures in the West. There is probably no work of such scope and grandeur on Yoga available, and none by an author who was speaking from his own direct experience and realization. The Synthesis of Yoga deals with Yoga as a means of Self-realization, God-realization and the transformation of humanity. It addresses all the classical yogic paths of knowledge, devotion, works and meditation, including Raja Yoga in all of its aspects. In this book, the term "Integral Yoga," first arises, combining all aspects of Yoga into a comprehensive system for the full development of all of our potentials on all levels of our being. The book shows the relevance of Yoga to all that we are, do, or are meant to become. As a student, teacher and writer on Yoga and related teachings for more than thirty years, I cannot emphasize enough the importance at looking at Yoga the deeper and integral manner that is so eloquently expressed in the Synthesis of Yoga. It is recommended reading to all those who want to approach deeper or inner aspects of Yoga. The book will transform your idea of Yoga and open many new dimensions of practice and realization for you that you had not previously considered possible. I don't think anyone can seriously read the book and not come away without a sense of the vastness of real Yoga practice. The book will provide you with a deep understanding of the essence of Yoga, far beyond the common stereotypes of yoga as a physical or psychological practice for personal enhancement. The Synthesis of Yoga contains the keys for restoring Yoga as a deep spiritual practice with both an ancient and a futuristic vision. In these days in which Yoga has largely been reduced to an exercise or fitness system, it is important to remember the spiritual orientation and purpose that classical Yoga was all about. The Synthesis of Yoga does this and much more, not from the ancient past or a poorly translated foreign language, but from a master teacher of the modern world, an eloquent poet and profound philosopher. 』
(A Perennial Reference on the Yoga of Life) 『In this monumental work, Sri Aurobindo explains in depth how the different aspects of the ancient practice of yoga combine to enhance and promote our spiritual evolution. Speaking from a knowledge that is clearly the product of experience, Aurobindo explores and explains every facet of our human journey as we move toward conscious unification with our Source. One can get the most from this definitive work by moving through it slowly, giving oneself the time needed to understand and absorb its contents, for its scope is both broad and deep, thus making it a perennial reference for the serious seeker.』
(yoga explained) 『Sri Aurobindo provides an overview of the field of yoga. This is not a series of physical exercises, but the practices that allow an individual to understand the complex inner psychology and begin to move it toward union with the Divine. After a brief overview, Sri Aurobindo goes into great depth on the paths of knowledge, love and works, and concludes with his own unique contribution to the yoga of self perfection, where he reveals the evolutionary purpose of our human existence and puts the entire struggle we face into context.』 『"Truth of philosophy is of a merely theoretical value unless it can be lived, and we have therefore tried in The Synthesis of Yoga to arrive at a synthetical view of the principles and methods of the various lines of spiritual self-discipline and the way in which they can lead to an integral divine life in the human existence". Index.』
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