Reflections. the Yogic Journey of Life, Second Edition
Reflections. the Yogic Journey of Life, Second Edition

Author: Tao Porchon-Lynch

Publisher:

Published: 2015-04-07

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9781511636209

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The Yogic Journey of Life, second edition Extraordinary leaders and teachers change the way we perceive the world. The very best lead us by their example. Tao Porchon-Lynch, Master Yoga teacher, in her 96th year, synthesizes the most positive aspects of Indian, European and American thought. The daughter of an Indian mother and a French father, who spent the first twenty years of her life in India, Tao is uniquely equipped to spread Yogic insights, originating in India, to Westerners seeking enlightenment. Tao has trained and certified hundreds of yoga instructors, since founding the Westchester Institute of Yoga in 1982. Tao has over 73 years of yoga practice and more than 39 years of teaching yoga to students in India, France and the U.S. Having studied with Indra Devi in Pondicherry and BKS Iyengar in Pune and Mumbai, Tao learned how to tap into the incredible power all individuals possess but only few can access. In addition, Tao was an actress in England, France and the USA (under contract to MGM) in the 1940's and 50's, wrote screenplays and made documentaries in the 60's and 70's. Tao is a living advertisement for how to tap into our human potential. She is unique in her ability to overcome the effects of aging to control her body and mind in harmony with Yoga's principles. Tao's philosophy is "There is nothing we cannot do if we harness the power within us." Her yoga principles and practices will be appreciated by current and future generations. Her current passion, in addition to yoga, is ballroom dancing and she is an award winning world-class dancer. At a youthful 96, Tao brings a delightful, childlike love of life and nature to all that she does. This wonderful book includes several guided meditations, and when paired with the available music CD*, Tao's lessons and words of wisdom come to life. Buy the accompanying music CD* featuring Valerie Romanoff's music underscoring Tao's spoken words: http://www.valrockmusic.com/shop/album/reflections-the-yogic-journey-of-life *please note there is an additional cost for the music CD. It is not included in the price of the book.

Celebrating the Achievements of the Older Generation
Celebrating the Achievements of the Older Generation

Author: John Croucher

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2023-10-13

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1527539342

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This book celebrates the achievement and talent of those in advanced years across a wide range of activities. Some of the people included made amazing achievements throughout their lives and into very old age, while others picked up skills again and developed them in different ways later in life. Then there are those who embarked upon entirely new activities and enterprises to great acclaim. The book includes a fascinating mix of familiar names and hidden gems, and emphasises the limitless possibilities of life, where “age is only a number” and positivity is a common theme. International in nature, this book will be of great interest as a point of reference for academics from all fields. In addition, it is fascinating reading for anyone who wants to be inspired by the astonishing feats of over 100 people who have triumphed in their golden years.

Yoga for Life
Yoga for Life

Author: Colleen Saidman Yee

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-06-02

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1476776784

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From a rebellious young woman with a dangerous heroin habit to a globe-trotting fashion model to “First Lady of Yoga” (The New York Times), Colleen Saidman Yee tells the remarkable story of how she found herself through the healing power of yoga—and then inspired others to do the same. I’ve learned how to extract the beauty of an ordinary day. I’ve learned that the best high exists in the joy—or the sadness—of the present moment. Yoga allows me to surf the ripples and sit with the mud, while catching glimpses of the clarity of my home at the bottom of the lake: my true self. The very first time Saidman Yee took a yoga class, she left feeling inexplicably different—something inside had shifted. She felt alive—so alive that yoga became the center of her life, helping her come to terms with her insecurities and find her true identity and voice. From learning to cope with a frightening seizure disorder to navigating marriages and divorces to becoming a mother, finding the right life partner, and grieving a beloved parent, Saidman Yee has been through it all—and has found that yoga holds the answers to life’s greatest challenges. Approachable, sympathetic, funny, and candid, Saidman Yee shares personal anecdotes along with her compassionate insights and practical instructions for applying yoga to everyday issues and anxieties. Specific yoga sequences accompany each chapter and address everything from hormonal mood swings to detoxing, depression, stress, and increased confidence and energy. Step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate her signature flow of poses so you can follow them effortlessly. Yoga for Life offers techniques to bring awareness to every part of your physical and spiritual being, allowing you to feel truly alive and to embody the peace of the present moment.

Meditations from the Mat
Meditations from the Mat

Author: Rolf Gates

Publisher: Anchor

Published: 2010-10-27

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 0307773949

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365 daily reflections offering a way to integrate the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life, from the acclaimed yoga teacher, Rolf Gates who offers "a healthy way to find peace and a sense of coming home, day by day” (USA Today). As more and more people in the West pursue yoga in its various forms, whether at traditional centers, in the high-powered atmosphere of sports clubs, or on their own, they begin to realize that far from being just another exercise routine, yoga is a discipline of the body and the mind. Whether used in the morning to set the tone for the day, during yoga exercise itself, or at the end of the day, during evening reflection, the daily reflections in Meditations from the Mat will support and enhance anyone’s yoga journey.

Meditations on Intention and Being
Meditations on Intention and Being

Author: Rolf Gates

Publisher: Anchor

Published: 2015-12-08

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1101873507

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Take the mindfulness of yoga off the mat and integrate it into every aspect of life with 365 inspirational daily reflections from acclaimed yoga teacher Rolf Gates. Gates draws on twenty years of teaching experience to help readers—from experienced yogis to novices seeking a little tranquility—fundamentally reconsider their relationships with their minds, bodies, and the universe around them through self-reflection. Over the course of seven chapters, he explores Effortlessness, Nonviolence, The Spirit of Practice, Mindfulness, Compassion and Loving-kindness, Equanimity and Joy, and Intention and Being, giving readers the tools they need to effect positive changes in their lives.

Mindful Yoga, Mindful Life
Mindful Yoga, Mindful Life

Author: Charlotte Bell

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1930485573

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A longtime yoga teacher and Buddhist meditation practitioner, Charlotte Bell describes in passionate detail how she applied the eightfold path of the Yoga Sutras and the Buddha’s heed for mindfulness to her hectic Western life—with practicality and precision, grace and guts.Her insights honor these timeless teachings while staying relevant to contemporary life. She recounts personal stories that depict her commitment to practice in her own life: in relationships, music, asana, meditation, teaching, and even writing this book. And it's not all rosy. She writes about self-doubt and struggles, all while welcoming, time and again, the life she has, imperfections and all.Charlotte Bell shows by example how to be a yogi in the particularity of your own life. Her suggestions about how to bring mindfulness into asana will deepen your practice; her recommended daily practices, or Reflections, will reveal new inner landscapes. Mindful Yoga, Mindful Life is an inspiring guide for anyone seeking to live a yogic life.

A Seeker's Guide to the Yoga Sutras
A Seeker's Guide to the Yoga Sutras

Author: Ram Bhakt

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2019-12-31

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1641527536

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Ancient techniques for thriving in modern times Living a healthy, happy, and purposeful life starts with a clear and focused mind. A Seeker's Guide to the Yoga Sutras is an easy introduction to the lessons of Patanjali—graceful, concise explanations of spiritual truths. With short chapters that show you how to adapt these yoga sutras to modern life, you'll be on an accelerated journey of the soul. Need help falling asleep, controlling stress or anger, or just becoming a happier person? These teachings will help you do just that and more. According to this wisdom tradition, the mind, when truly understood, is an extraordinary tool that can take you to a state of total freedom. A Seeker's Guide to the Yoga Sutras includes: A map to peace—Concentration, manifestation, existentialism, and enlightenment are all explained. Daily exercises—Every chapter ends with an exercise or reflection to help you assimilate Patanjali's vision. Ancient tools, ideal for our time—The yoga sutras may date back centuries but feel utterly timely—and deeply necessary—for navigating modern lives. Find out how the teachings of this old practice can have a positive effect on your life with A Seeker's Guide to the Yoga Sutras.

A Life Worth Breathing
A Life Worth Breathing

Author: Max Strom

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

Published: 2010-04-07

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1602399808

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In this inspiring work, yogi Strom looks beyond the often written about philosophies of yoga to what he sees as the purpose of this practice: to help with the journey within.

Teaching Yoga, Second Edition
Teaching Yoga, Second Edition

Author: Mark Stephens

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 2024-04-02

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 1623178819

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The bestselling guide for yoga teachers and trainers, revised and updated—a comprehensive Yoga Alliance-aligned manual of asanas, breathing techniques, yogic foundations, and more. Revised and updated, Teaching Yoga by yoga expert Mark Stephens is one of the most popular resources for new and experienced teachers, and has been a trusted guide since its publication in 2010. This classic resource covers fundamental topics of yoga history and philosophy, as well as each of the 11 major styles of contemporary yoga. There is also practical advice for every stage of the teaching process, including tools for teaching 108 yoga poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. The 2nd edition—adapted to meet the needs of the modern yoga teacher—features: Updated sections on yoga history and philosophy Discussions of trauma-sensitive yoga Coverage of cultural appropriation, racism, and sexism in yoga An inclusive approach that expands beyond the traditional vinyasa flow style New photos and illustrations 1-page summaries after each chapter An extended list of references for further learning Developed to meet 100% of the teacher training curriculum standards set by Yoga Alliance, the world’s leading registry and accreditation source for yoga teachers and schools, Teaching Yoga is ideal for use as a core textbook in yoga teacher training programs.

Yoga and the Twelve-Step Path
Yoga and the Twelve-Step Path

Author: Kyczy Hawk

Publisher: Central Recovery Press, LLC

Published: 2012-04-16

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 193629088X

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The powerful practice of yoga, with all its diverse approaches and time-honored traditions, meets twelve-step recovery. Those in recovery who yearn to connect more fully in the suggested "prayer and meditation" of Step Eleven will welcome this delightful book from a fresh voice in recovery literature. Kyczy Hawk's experiences of addiction and recovery make her a relatable, compassionate guide to an integrative practice that addresses the threefold aspects of addiction―body, mind, and spirit―for a new experience of recovery and of physical and spiritual health.