Wellness Yoga

Born into the minor aristocracy (as Eugenia Peterson), Devi grew up in the midst of one of the most turbulent times in human history. Forced to flee the Russian Revolution as a teenager, she joined a famous Berlin cabaret troupe, dove into the vibrant prewar spiritualist movement, and, at a time when it was nearly unthinkable for a young European woman to travel alone, followed the charismatic theosophical leader Jiddu Krishnamurti to India.

Sleeping well is an essential part of a healthy life, and trying to solve our sleeping problems is crucial to everyday functioning. Usually, a regular human being should take 10 to 20 minutes to fall asleep once they get in bed, but sometimes we have difficulties switching our brains off, because of worries, anxiety, stress, or even conditions like insomnia, and falling asleep becomes a nightmare itself.

In Sanskrit, yoga means to “yoke.” To yoke mind and body, movement and breath, light and dark, the good and the bad. This larger idea of “yoke” is what Jessamyn Stanley calls the yoga of the everyday—a yoga that is not just about perfecting your downward dog but about applying the hard lessons learned on the mat to the even harder daily project of living. In a series of deeply honest, funny autobiographical essays, Jessamyn explores everything from imposter syndrome to cannabis to why it’s a full-time job loving yourself, all through the lens of yoke.

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.

It's time to wake up and become the person you are here to be. In Trust Your Truth, Shannon Algeo invites you on a profound journey to move beyond self-doubt and live the badass life you are meant to live.

Yoga is divided into several branches, ranging from that which teaches the control of the body, to that which teaches the attainment of the highest spiritual development. In the work we will not go into the higher phases of the subject, except when the "science of breath" touches upon the same. The Science of Breath touches yoga at many points, and although chiefly concerned with the development and control of the physical, has also its psychic side, and even enters the field of spiritual development.

Do you want to access the deepest states of relaxation? Are you looking for a resource that will enable you and your child to sleep better at night? Yoga nidra, or the “sleep of the yogis” is an accessible meditation practice that cultivates well-being on multiple levels. This simple practice of guided, deep relaxation promotes authentic rest.

In The Roots of Pelvic Floor Yoga, author, seasoned nurse, and yoga instructor, Heather Dolson, will take you on a transformative journey exploring the intricate history of body shaming in women as Dolson weaves a narrative that transcends time and societal norms. This isn't just a book; it's a manifesto for reclaiming your body and embracing a newfound sense of self.

Le Hatha Yoga est le courant le plus pratiqué du yoga. Il permet, grâce à la combinaison de la respiration et de postures, d'accéder à la méditation. Ses bienfaits sont aujourd'hui reconnus : amélioration des capacités respiratoires et de la circulation sanguine, souplesse des articulations, bien-être psychique... Ce livre audio propose une approche complète et simple pour s'initier aux fondamentaux du Hatha Yoga, grâce à 10 séances construites en progression, accessibles à tous.

Recovery from active addiction is a lifelong journey that can take many paths. By aligning yoga philosophy and poses with each of the 12 steps, Kyczy Hawk presents a physical and spiritual guide that complements and augments any 12-step practice. Listeners will investigate how they think, feel, and believe by using a new vocabulary to process traditional recovery principles.

Are you ready to reclaim your energy, boost your strength, and embrace a more vibrant, active lifestyle? With 2 Books in 1: Chair Yoga & Wall Pilates for Seniors – Your Complete Guide to Active Aging, you'll discover how these complementary practices go hand in hand to promote both emotional and physical wellness. Designed specifically for seniors, this comprehensive guide combines two powerful, low-impact exercise systems that work together to build core stability, enhance flexibility and balance, boost energy, and elevate emotional wellness—all from the comfort of your home.

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.

Rediscover vitality, strength, & inner peace in your golden years without even leaving your chair. If you’re tired of feeling stiff & achy & want a gentle way to address your body pains, chair yoga could be the solution. Many seniors struggle with mobility & balance & feel intimidated by most forms of exercise. Chair yoga offers a simple exercise perfect for seniors, bringing benefits like improved mobility, pain relief, better posture, enhanced circulation, & better digestion.

This meditation is highly effective for reducing tension and anxiety, balancing the autonomic nervous system, and for undoing various tension and anxiety-related symptoms such as poor concentration, chest and abdominal pain, palpitations of the heart, and sleep and memory disturbances. It has also been used to help soldiers cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Combining the wisdom and philosophy of yoga with a variety of physical and mental exercises, this engaging book shows you how to achieve physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness through the seven chakras. Masuda Mohamadi shares many accessible practices, including meditations and kriyas, for increased prosperity, strength, confidence, and clarity.

Are you living with fibromyalgia? Are you tired of hopping from medication to medication and doctor to doctor without seeing any lasting results? Yoga isn't just a new exercise. It's part of a medical system that's been supporting conditions like fibromyalgia for more than 2,000 years. Inside this audiobook, you'll find the seven steps the author took that led to her recovery from chronic pain.

Happiness Is Your Creation is a priceless guide for anyone looking to embody the core principles of yoga philosophy and apply them to creating a joyful life, here and now. This clearly written and insightful book tells you how to find and keep happiness in daily life. Create lasting happiness today - enjoy the perennial wisdom teachings of the Himalayan Tradition, brought to life by a modern-day master. Happiness is your creation!

Sadhguru visionario, místico y yogui presenta la ciencia clásica del yoga a los lectores occidentales. Esta disciplina, tal y como Sadhguru la expone, es un medio para que creemos situaciones internas exactamente tal y como las queremos, convirtiéndonos así en los arquitectos de nuestra propia alegría.

Discovering whether you have celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, wheat sensitivity, or a wheat allergy is like piecing together a challenging puzzle. Random pieces don’t make sense - and won’t - until the whole picture fits together. Solving the Gluten Puzzle explains the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment for these ailments.

Are you living with chronic fatigue syndrome or extreme exhaustion? Are you tired of being passed around from doctor to doctor or spending thousands of dollars on programs without seeing any lasting results? Yoga isn't just a fad exercise. It's part of a medical system that's been supporting conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome for thousands of years. In this book, the author shares what she's learnt from over 10 years of practising yoga, and the steps she took to recover from chronic fatigue syndrome.