Yoga Diet

Much of the Western world was completely unaware of the profound impact of the breath on the body and mind until the 1970s. It was during this time that Swami Rama astonished physiologists by demonstrating perfect control over his heart rate and brain waves. It was something Western scientists didn’t believe humans could possibly achieve. In this audiobook, Swami Rama shares some of the basic breathing techniques practiced by Himalayan yogis so that you too can experience the profound effects of pranayama and breath control.

With this audiobook you get 11 wafting compositions with long, warm bass tones, perfect for any yoga session. A unique blend of gentle relaxation music and subtle natural sounds, for healing harmonization and gentle energy balancing in yoga. All pieces combine artistic inspiration, sensitivity and excellent sound quality, the right notes vibrate in perfect resonance with your body and bring it into a state of deepest relaxation. Benefit from the gentle soundscapes that soothe your soul, lower your pulse rate and deeply relax your body and mind.

Many yoga practitioners explore the benefits of yoga through its poses, but did you know that the magic and mystery of yoga lie within the power of yogic mythology? Myths of the Asanas was the first book to collect and retell the ancient tales of yogic myth to a modern audience, and has since become a beloved resource for yoga practitioners and instructors the world over. This expanded edition contains nine unheard stories about some of the yoga world's most beloved poses.

Charge is a word for the basic life force running through us. This force is crucial if we are to meet the challenges of difficult situations, heal past wounds and traumas, and manage the stress of modern life. Even more, it is essential for understanding how to master your own life force and become all you can be. This book makes an important contribution to the growing field of energy medicine, by looking at charge as the interface between mind and body, and the missing ingredient in mind-body healing.

Since the first whiff of information came from Japan that there might still be traditional Japanese Reiki practitioners in Japan, we became intrigued with the system of Reiki's Japanese past. We travelled to Japan (with our two year old in tow) to see if we could find out anything else about it. In Japan we met with teachers who taught a mixture of both traditional styles of Reiki and its more modern versions.

A little over a decade ago, Baron Baptiste published his seminal book, Journey into Power. The first of its kind, it introduced the world to Baptiste Yoga, his signature method that marries a lifetime of studying with some of the world's most renowned yoga masters with his uniquely powerful approach to inner and outer transformation. Since then, yoga has steadily moved into the mainstream in our culture, and Baron's unique contribution has played a key role.

In The Roots of Pelvic Floor Yoga, author, nurse, and yoga instructor Heather Dolson explores the history of body shaming in women, providing evidence-based practical instruction for listeners on how to incorporate pelvic floor yoga into everyday stretches and breathing practices.

In Yoga and Veganism, Sharon Gannon - co-creator of the renowned Jivamukti Yoga method - weaves together a compelling exploration of the intersection between the spiritual practice of yoga, physical health, care for the planet, and a peaceful coexistence with other animals and nature. Through clear and accessible language, Gannon unpacks the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the oldest and most revered texts focused on the philosophy of yoga, and draws a fascinating course to greater enlightenment for the contemporary practitioner.

We can do more with this life. We all know it, we all wish for it, but just how to do itthat eludes us. In his new book, A Life Worth Breathing, internationally renowned yoga teacher and spiritual philosopher Max Strom shows us the way. His groundbreaking book reaches past expected dogma in a language that is vital, inspired, and accessible. Strom leads us on a journey of self-discovery as we excavate our past in order to have a better understanding of our present.

There’s a reason that the Vedas, a 5,000-year-old collection of celebrated verses from ancient India, have given rise to several world religions and influenced Western thinkers from Emerson to Ram Dass: they provide us with an accessible and effective path to liberation. With Sovereign Self, Acharya Shunya shares a groundbreaking guide to the wisdom of these classic texts so that each of us may emancipate ourselves from restrictive belief systems and discover our true nature—that which is always whole, joyful, and free.

This book, Mindfulness with Yoga: Stress-Free Life and Inner Peace, is an ultimate guide for anyone experiencing stress or anyone who is interested in learning how to use yoga to relax, stay healthy, or even shed a few unwanted pound. You will learn how to control negative feelings and live life in harmony with your surroundings. This book will also show you basic yoga forms that you can practice in your home.

Kriya Yoga is an ancient system of meditation and yoga techniques that was first brought to the West in the late 1800s by Paramahansa Yogananda, a spiritual teacher from India. Kriya Yoga is often referred to as the “yoga of action” or “the path of karma yoga” because it is based on the principle that spiritual growth can only be achieved through selfless service and action. This easy-to-follow guide will teach you everything you need to know about Kriya Yoga, from the basic principles and history to the different techniques you can use to get the most out of this powerful spiritual tool.

Découvrez la forme de méditation originale, instinctive et non religieuse qui s’est perdue au fil du temps. Richard L. Haight, auteur primé de The Unbound Soul et maître de quatre arts martiaux samouraïs, partage le secret le mieux gardé au monde dans les domaines du développement personnel, du perfectionnement cognitif et du soulagement du stress, qu’il appelle la méditation du guerrier. Pour tous les milieux, genres et âges.

Join popular teacher and blogger Ally Hamilton as she explores the eight limbs of yoga practice that are integral to the healing process. Facing yourself and doing the work to heal takes bravery and strength, but it's absolutely possible. Yoga's Healing Power shows you how to overcome patterns that aren't serving you and find sustained peace.

With its simple cues, you become the teacher guiding children through a yoga practice that will have them bending, twisting, and jumping for joy! Discover all The Shapes We Can Make with our bodies through yoga in this instant classic that you'll turn to again and again whenever your child needs to move.

Within the realm of yoga traditions, Royal Yoga stands out as the most advanced and significant practice. There is no other method of wellness and recovery that can compare to this one; it is an all-encompassing approach to achieving personal transformation that surpasses all other approaches currently available.

Somatic educator and writer Liz Koch has spent decades studying the principles of Core Awareness—a body-based approach to movement that utilizes attention to inner sensation as the key to increasing strength, gaining flexibility, preventing injury, and improving resilience. In this book, she shares her vast knowledge of Core Awareness with listeners, providing movements, stretches, and mindfulness explorations that she developed herself.

In India, both yoga and cannabis are considered gifts from the Hindu god Shiva. They are seen as twin currents of wisdom and enlightenment, allies for healing and consciousness expansion. As ethnobotanist and yogi Chris Kilham explains, when wisely and thoughtfully combined, cannabis and yoga offer profound benefits for body, mind, and spirit. Kilham examines the history and lore of both cannabis and yoga, with a special focus on the role of cannabis in Indian and Himalayan yoga traditions where it has been used for thousands of years.

Yoga Beyond Belief offers a unique vision of contemporary yoga. It integrates scientific and practical approaches providing a much-needed integrative perspective that complements existing yoga books for all levels and styles of yoga students. Serving up a collection of valuable insights gleaned from a lifetime of exploration, practice, study, and teaching by one of America’s pioneering and leading teachers of yoga, the book assists listeners in making sense of the many discordant claims and teaching techniques that currently exist in the yoga world.

Despite the immense popularity of yoga today, there is surprisingly little knowledge of its roots among practitioners. This book brings together the core teachings of yoga in the words of their authors, rather than in the secondary versions of modern interpreters. Including key passages from the Upanishads, the Buddhist and Jaina traditions, the yoga sections of the Indian Tantras, and many texts that are being critically translated for the first time, Roots of Yoga provides a comprehensive and immediate insight into the essential texts of the Indian traditions of yoga.