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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9788188243013
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 8188243019
Label: Life Mission Publications
Manufacturer: Life Mission Publications
Number Of Pages: 587
Publication Date: November 20, 2007
Publisher: Life Mission Publications
Studio: Life Mission Publications

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This is the only book on yoga the practitioner or teacher will ever need. It is the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject of yoga as it is written by a most highly advanced Yogi whose personal practice is authenticated by the scriptures and all known classics. The annals of spiritual literature will long remain embellished by this truly extraordinary work. For clarity of presentation the book is presented in two parts. The first part consists of fourteen chapters. It is concerned with the constituents, theory and techniques of classical Hatha Yoga. The coverage proceeds systematically through the eight limbs of Ashtang Yoga through its well known three stages. The first stage is Yam and Niyam (rules of moral codes of conduct and rules of self discipline). Next are the three constituents of Hatha Yoga, namely: Asan (postures); Pranayam (breath Control); and Pratyahar (withdrawal of the mind from the senses). Then the third stage, the three constituents of Raja Yoga: Dharana (the practice of mental focusing); Dyan (the practice of meditation); and Samadhi (the state of superconsciousness). The sequential order thus proceeds from asan , shatkriyas and bandhs to pranayam, kundalini, mudra and pratyahar and finally to dharana, dhyan and samadhi. Three chapters are devoted to pranayam and nadi shuddi, four to the very little known and esoteric areas of yoga practice, the mudras . There is an illuminating chapter on the kundalini. The second part of the book is exclusively devoted to asans or yogic postures. It consists of profusely illustrated text arranged in a standardized format laying out the techniques of execution of some 550 yoga postures, the individual postures grouped into 76 groups. 777 color photo illustrations support the textual instructions. Every posture is dealt with in a detailed, step by step technique, in each case accompanied by the appropriate regimen for breathing. Advice is given in each group as to the postures to be practiced at three levels, beginners, intermediate and advanced. The physical therapeutic and subtle benefits of each group are given. Anything of particular note in relation to any given asan is also recorded. The fact that is never lost sight of is that at the heart of it, yoga is a spiritual discipline and practice has to do more with the spiritual towards which the body and mind are but essential stepping stones. Throughout, the work is firmly anchored in its spiritual moorings and the practitioner is constantly kept aware of the nature and ultimate goal of his or her practice and of its fruits. All in all, this is the most exhaustive book ever on this subject. Its range and span are unprecedented. It covers the full gamut of yoga as delineated by the ancient texts. Perhaps no work of any known time represents over 500 yoga postures. These are only a selection from the prolific plentitude of postures that have manifested spontaneously in the course of the author s yoga sadhana and represent a lofty spiritual achievement. None but a truly accomplished practitioner knows this uncharted territory. The mudra is a product of spontaneous yoga and is seldom ever mentioned let alone taught, and some among these are the pinnacles of yoga practice. The reader will find here what has never before been revealed by a realized master in such depth and detail the secrets of the kundalini and the great liberating mudras. His revelations of the khechari mudra must rank as unprecedented and unique. All that the world has known about it can only be read in the Scriptures and ancient yoga texts. But this author has attained the khechari mudra. This book is an absolute must read for anyone seriously interested in yoga.




Rating: - Yoga and more...
First of all, there is already a HUGE review for this book & I agree with all of that. But here's where I add my opinion: This is a no-nonsense book written almost like a text / reference book. So if you are looking for a easy reading book, this is not it. On the other hand, if you are looking for a book that guides you as a serious Yoga student, then you are on right track. Go ahead and get it - You won't find another book like this.

The book is divided into many sections and the Asanas ... Read More

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Rating: - Classical Hatha Yoga - A WONDERFUL RESOURCE for the sincere yoga practitioner
Firstly, I'd like to say that this book is very nicely produced, with glossy heavyweight paper, clear printing of both text and colour plates, and an overall very substantial feel to the book. Occasionally, I have purchased books published in India, which are a little lacking in physical quality (though the content they conveyed was nonetheless excellent). Fortunately, I am happy to report that 'Classical Hatha Yoga' suffers no such shortcomings, materially-speaking, and gets two thumbs up, being well ... Read More

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