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Public Eye Publications
Usually ships in 2 to 4 weeks 『Yoga really can change your life and its practice helps give you strength, flexibility, good health and much more besides. This wonderful book is full of great tips and advice given by two knowledgeable and well-travelled exponents of the art. Written in a light-hearted style, both experienced yoga pupils and newcomers will find this a gem of a book! The two Davids' great yoga tips and advice will help you...』
Kakaku：1995 saved$19.95
Kriya Yoga Publications Inc
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Exploring the Siddha Tradition) 『"The Yoga traditions of India have been frequently neglected. This book, the first in a new series, seeks to remedy this situation. Dr. Ganapathy and his team have labored hard to launch this series, and they do so with the most illustrious masters of Siddha Yoga--Bogar. This volumen is a great starting point for exploring the Tantric Yoga of the Siddhas." Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D., authot of The Shambhala Encyclopedia of Yoga."』 『Boganathar was the Siddha guru of Kriya Babaji Nagaraj, the famed Himalayan master, of whom much has been written. Boganathar lived an extremely long life through the use of alchemical rejuvenation formulae and special breathing techniques. He traveled all over the world, chronicled the lives of Siddhas much older than himself, and provided his disciples an illumined path to Self-realization and integral transformation of human nature into divinity. His astounding life provides a shining example of our human potential. The present work provides a biography of Boganathar, as we can glean it from his writings alone, as well as introductory chapters on the Siddha tradition and Kundalini Yoga.
The present work also provides a translation and commentary of about seventy-five selected poems, which serious students of all traditions of Kundalini Yoga and Tantra will find illuminating. By meditating upon the verses, the reader will be able to draw much inspiration.
The present work provides a word-by-word translation, with alternative meanings, as well as a literal translation, and finally an interpretative translation, to balance the need for precision and understanding and to facilitate a deeper meditative approach to the various layers of meaning of each verse.』
Kakaku：795 saved$7.95
Lotus Press
Usually ships in 24 hours 『The Yoga of Sleep and Dreams: The Night-School of Sadhana The practice of yoga continues day and night. This book aids the seeker in becoming conscious and turning sleep and dreams into the opportunity for real and substantial progress on the path of yoga. Introduced and compiled by Dr. A.S. Dalal.』
IPhone 3G used's review (A great start for a Yoga home practice) 『This was the first book and CD I purchased when I became interested in yoga a couple of years ago. At the time I had little access to yoga classes and wasn't sure where to start. I encountered this little gem and have since established a steady home practice; I count this beginner set as a turning point for me. The really terrific thing about this book and CD is the gentle pace at which Tara Frazer moves you through the elemental postures. Her focus on ujayii breathing helps the beginner to learn not only the postures in their proper form, but also the necessary breath work - most important in helping the concentration and ultimately in helping the meditation in motion that is yoga. Anybody who wants to get started on a yoga practice, forget the videos (after all, who can do yoga and watch a video at the same time?) and get this set.』 『This book and audio CD set is like having a personal yoga trainer in your own home.』 fetish『 How to get the dragons out of your temple: [relaxation through yoga] 』
Diane Neuman
Kakaku：1795 saved$17.95
Cosimo Classics
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Silence and stillness have the effect of conserving all the bodily forces usually wasted in unnecessary speech and action. You become for the first time conscious of the rhythmic flow of life's forces, and are able to hear the faint music they make on the harp of the body. -from "Silence"
One of the most extraordinary figures of the popular intellectualism of the early 20th century, Claude Bragdon was an architect and designer who turned his mathematically fueled artistic bent toward the metaphysical.
Here, in wise, insightful prose, Bragdon offers an introduction-first published in 1943-to the philosophy of yoga as an aid to expanding the human consciousness. From mastering the art of concentration to finding new depth in sexuality, this is a frank, perceptive call to rethink how we live our lives in the modern world. Other works by Bragdon available from Cosimo Classics: The Eternal Poles, Four-Dimensional Vistas, Projective Ornament, The Beautiful Necessity, Architecture and Democracy, Episodes from An Unwritten History, and A Primer of Higher Space (The Fourth Dimension).』
Kakaku：2595 saved$25.95
PowerYoga.com
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (long,slow&deep) 『I love Bryan Kest, and I think this is his best tape. Be ready to test all of your yoga abilities because he definitely challenges your mind and body. I have used this tape a few times, and each time he has brought me back to what yoga is all about. Humility!! Thanks, Bryan』
(try it on your mp3 player/Ipod) 『First off, I liked this Brian Kest workout better than his others (I also have his PowerYoga multi-CD set, which I just might sell) simply because I (1) already have a pretty decent set of yoga DVDs, and (2) because as purely a verbal class, I can take it with me when I travel on business, or need some 'me' time and can therefore use it literally in my backyard or spare room away from the family.
I downloaded (almost the entire) program into my Ipod, take my sticky mat and water bottle, and rejuvenate for almost 2 hours. You will need this time, since the exercises flow well. The only step I did not download is the super-intense 10-minute Sitting Forward Bend.
One thing that I did learn from this program is that it is important to not force your body into any pose; it will slowly, in its own time, 'flow' into the pose. Very important for those of us who stop and start exercising, and get upset when we have trouble touching our toes.
As for his voice...yep, can be annoying, especially all the sighing and growning - however, it may be on purpose since it is a verbal course, and it could be a way to keep you from dosing off.』
(Bryan delivers yet again...) 『I have attended Bryan's yoga classes for years, but traveling on business every week has made it more difficult to attend. With these CD's it's nice to hear a familiar voice taking me through the steps to a true "spiritual" experience. The workbook is easy to follow if you are new to yoga. Even the dog in the pictures is relaxed. Guaranteed to touch you both physically and mentally. Love it.』
(Kest is Best) 『I have several Bryan Kest DVDs and audio recordings (MP3s from his website and Long, Slow, Deep from Amazon). You absolutely cannot find a better, more complete workout than what he gives you. If you are into chanting, OM'ing and hitting a gong, forget it. If you want to stretch, get strong, sweat and generally feel awesome then buy his stuff. Personally, I find his language refreshing. He makes it funny. I greatly prefer his description of the poses (yes, even "crotch asana") to these long Sanskrit names that are hard to remember. He makes yoga totally accessible by describing the poses in detail, in English, so I don't have to make learning Sanskrit part of my practice. It's too bad he isn't greedy, I would love to see this form of yoga franchised out, it's amazing.』
(If I could give this CD 10 stars, I would...) 『I just finished the most amazing yoga practice ever...which is saying a lot, because I have been practicing for about 5 years now and have loved every minute. I am definitely a fan of Bryan, but he even outdid himself on this one. Yes, he talks a lot. But I like what he says, and I like to be reminded of certain "life truths" now and then, because it is so easy for me to get wrapped up and frustrated with the challenges life presents. His reminders ground me, calm me, and really complement the practice (without be too spiritual). I also don't think he was "bootcampy" as another reviewer mentioned, because he always says you can come out if you need to; rather, he is trying to encourage us to face challenges head-on rather than running away because we are scared or not use to it. After all, you cannot run away from all the challenges of life, right? This is a good time as ever to practice remaining calm.
I have been overly stressed for the past...6 months or more, especially over the last few weeks. Today I went over the edge, and needed a major calm-down, de-stress session. I tried this CD for the first time, and although I am certainly not the most "advanced" yogi, I definitely benefited. HIGHLY recommended for anyone!
I do have 2 critiques: First of all, this is definitely not 90 minutes. It is almost 2 hours, which was fine for me, but it is nice to know in advance. Also, while I don't mind Bryan's talking or groaning at all, I didn't like how the microphone was being turned on and off constantly. I kept thinking the CD was broken or stopped suddenly! I am sure I will grow accustomed to it, though, and it is hardly a major issue. :-)』 『This highly anticipated live recording of Bryan's Long, Slow&Deep routine will help you move into areas deeply and safely with a combination of deep stretching poses. Only on rare occasions does Bryan teach this routine, but now you can have your very own recording. Balance your usual regimen of vinyasa (flowing) routines with this deep exploration. The live, approximately 90-minute recording was done at his very popular Santa Monica, CA studio, and is in audio CD format, accompanied by a beautiful, 8" x 8" spiral bound instructional booklet. (Like the other titles in the series, the spiral binding makes it easy to keep the book open and follow along.) The audio CDs are segmented into 14 tracks for easy repeating or forwarding. The booklet has photographs of the asanas (positions) which track the recording, along with detailed written instruction for key poses provided by Bryan. A nice treat: Bryan Kest is one of the two models photographed for the asanas.
In addition to being an excellent, complete yoga routine for your library, the CDs are a compact format perfect for travelers.』
大満足！北国のホタテ・いくら・ボタンエビがぎっしり！
