Yoga Medicine

In the fugue of deep meditation, Jaya Devi tumbles outdoors into a muggy south Florida dawn. Sliding on a pair of orange flip-flops, she cuts across a dirt path skirting the ashram lawn. She glances down as a fat black snake slithers up her bare leg, wrapping itself tight. Astonished, she pauses, exemplifying the yogi’s art of non-reaction, breathing and assessing. Here, we enter into the wild wisdom-experience of a modern yogi who uses each moment as fuel for personal transformation.

For thousands of years the science of meditation has been studied and practiced by aspirants seeking to make their lives more serene, creative, and fulfilling. In this practical guide to the inner life, Swami Rama teaches us how to slip away from the mental turbulence of our ordinary thought processes into an infinite reservoir of consciousness.

More than just physical poses on a mat, yoga can be a profound path of self-realization. Lit from Within encourages listeners to pursue yoga in its fullness, examining conscious and unconscious habits, connecting to our inner landscapes, and freeing us to relate to ourselves and our world with a sacred outlook.

The Yoga of Eating is a practical and inspiring manual that offers original insights on the physical and spiritual functions of sugar, fat, meat, and other foods; fasting, dieting, processing, willpower, and the deeper principles of self-nurture. This book appeals to a higher authority - your own body - and shows how to access and trust the wisdom your body has to offer.

The tradition of the Himalayan sages that exists today is an unbroken chain that extends for more than 5,000 years. Undisturbed by the passage of time, this tradition is not concerned with teachings that apply only to a particular era of history or geographical region of the world - its entire emphasis is on the experience of the universal truth of who we are.

This book is a spiritual memoir on the life and explorations of Anthony “Prem” Carlisi, as well as a source of practical, applicable information about the practices of Ashtanga Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra. The synergy of these three sciences are what Prem believes to be the key to living a healthy, rooted, and ecstatic life!

Bhakti and Karma Yoga - The Science of Devotion and Liberation Through Action covers the systematic application of the essential principles of desire and devotion to aid us in achieving our goals and spiritual aspirations.

A practical guide to hypnobirthing - trimester by trimester. This modern hypnobirthing book shows you how you can incorporate hypnobirthing techniques into every stage of your pregnancy, creating a safe space for you and your baby to return to time and again. Anthonissa Moger (The Hypnobirthing...

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!

Dive into tranquility with "Nature Sounds," an audiobook designed to soothe your mind and invigorate your soul with the pure, powerful sounds of nature. From the rejuvenating ambiance of forest whispers to the meditative flow of a Zen waterfall, each track is meticulously crafted to aid in relaxation, deep sleep, meditation, and focus.

Mindfulness meditation refers to a mental state that is characterized by a very calm awareness. The person experiencing mindfulness is totally aware of his own body functions, feelings, consciousness, and the content of his consciousness. Also achieving Zen is no easy task and requires daily dedication and mindful determination to practice its many forms.

Yoga is a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is the art and science of healthy living. The word "yoga" derives from the Sanskrit root "yuj", meaning to join or to yoke or unite. Yoga is a systematic practice of physical exercise, breath control, relaxation, diet control, positive thinking, and meditation to develop harmony in the body, mind, and environment.

Here is an ensemble of evocative Eastern and Western instrumentation, creating inspiring melodies and rhythmic textures. Simply listen, or chant along to be transported to another realm, giving you respite from the normal activities of your mind and activating your body's natural healing processes.

Discover the ultimate workout with this easy-to-follow, life-changing yoga program from the “spiritual master” (Self) and New York Times bestselling author of 40 Days to Personal Revolution. Whether you are looking to lose weight, increase your strength and stamina, or hoping to sharpen your...

With regular practise Metta (loving kindness) can be cultivated and grown (bhavana) into a very strong emotion that has the potential to affect every aspect of your life including your interactions with others. Whilst cultivating loving kindness towards others you will be wishing them well, and in the process you will be changing yourself. You are cultivating the habit of being loving. In time and with practise, this will percolate through into all your actions. These meditation sessions have been devised and narrated by internationally renowned meditation teacher Rae Roberts.

What if simply controlling your breath could positively impact the results you obtain? On this fun and engaging breathing journey, we'll cover how to develop a new relationship with your breathing. Discover actionable and practical tools to assist in life's daily struggles.

Do you find yourself looking for a path that can help you unlock the secrets to happiness, energy, and well-being? The entire universe is made of energy, and your body is no exception. Long before modern technology and science, ancient cultures knew that all living things carried a life force with them. They called the centers of energy that move inside of us chakras. Chakras help to regulate all of your body’s processes. From organ function to your immune system and emotions, they hold the key to your well-being.

Do you want to learn simple and practical ways for everyday mindfulness? This book is packed with lots of wisdom nuggets, including some super-clever tricks to practice mindful eating and using the power of mindfulness in everyday activities. It takes the complexity out of the practice to give you simple, actionable and effective everyday meditation tips that can be practiced even for few minutes each day.

Presenting ways in which Restorative Yoga can contribute to healing emotional wounds, this book invites yoga teachers, therapists and practitioners to consider the psychological impact of ethnic and race-based stress and trauma. It aids in the process of uncovering, examining, and healing one's...

Half lecture, half commentary: explore the concept of the self and the Supreme Being. In a simple form, understand the beauty of raja yoga meditation, and how spiritual awareness is necessary to link the self and God. The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University is an international organisation working at all levels of society for positive change. Established in 1937, it now carries out a wide range of educational programmes for the development of human and spiritual values.