The Supreme Art and Science of Raja and Kriya Yoga
The Supreme Art and Science of Raja and Kriya Yoga

Author: Stephen Sturgess

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2015-05-21

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 0857012096

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Stephen Sturgess draws on decades of study and practice to present a comprehensive and engaging account of Raja and Kriya Yoga. These authentic forms represent true Yoga, and their practice provides spiritual seekers with the ultimate pathway towards self-realisation, inner freedom and ineffable peace and joy. The book begins by providing a complete view of Yoga and its spiritual dimensions, including an account of the history and philosophy of all Yoga traditions. It then covers Raja and Kriya Yoga in depth, with instruction on the asanas, breathing techniques and meditations of each tradition. With a glossary and an introduction to Sanskrit, this book provides everything a truth-seeker needs to embark on the journey to spiritual awakening. A complete guide to Raja and Kriya Yoga, this book is an incomparable resource that will be a valued addition to the shelves of yoga practitioners and yoga teachers as well as anyone with an interest in yogic or Vedic traditions.

Mastering the Mind, Realising the Self
Mastering the Mind, Realising the Self

Author: Stephen Sturgess

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2017-03-31

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1785355279

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Every person is an immortal spiritual being expressing their life through a material body, mind and senses. We are in this world to learn effectively and to eventually awaken to complete awareness and knowledge of our true spiritual nature and ultimate Reality. Spiritual life begins when you accept the necessity to aspire to know and realise directly the highest Truth. Your sincere and earnest desire to want to know Truth, will keep you open to the inflow of the nature of Truth in your own Self. On your spiritual path to inner freedom and Self- and God-realisation, this book will be a useful guide and source of inspiration towards understanding your mind and knowing your true Divine nature.

Art and Science of Raja Yoga
Art and Science of Raja Yoga

Author: J. Donald Walters

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 9788120818767

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The book contains fourteen lessons in which the original yoga science emerges in all of its glory-a proven system for realizing one`s spiritual destiny. This is the most comprehensive course on yoga and meditation available today, giving you a profound and intimate understanding of how to apply these age-old teachings, on a practical, as well as spiritual, day-to-day level in this modern age.

Divine Meditations
Divine Meditations

Author: Jenny Light

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2019-01-25

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 178535891X

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Learn to meditate consciously and discover your Divine heritage through self-realisation. Divine Meditations: 26 Spiritual Qualities of the Bhagavad Gita is an inspirational, spiritual workbook which unravels the Cosmic Illusion of duality using intuitional wisdom, pranayama, meditations and prayers. Structured in four parts and focusing upon meditation in reference to Patanjali's eightfold path, the Bhagavad Gita and the spiritual aspirant, the 26 qualities and how to assume them and transcending the Cosmic Illusion through devotion, the reader will learn... Conscious breathe (pranayama) to alter your brainwaves into delta waves; Conscious meditation to achieve a super-conscious state; To find happiness is our natural, God-given state. 'This is a fine book, so good it should anchor the spiritual wing of your personal library.' Jack Hawley, author of The Bhagavad Gita: a Walkthrough for Westerners

Yoga for a Happy Back
Yoga for a Happy Back

Author: Rachel Krentzman

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2016-05-19

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0857012533

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This unique book offers a framework for using yoga therapeutically to heal back and spinal problems. Combining detailed instruction on evaluation and treatment techniques with personal narrative and case studies, Yoga for a Happy Back bridges the gap between practicing yoga for better physical health and understanding the role of the mind-body connection in back pain. Utilising her vast experience as a physical therapist and yoga therapist, and the latest advances in the field, Krentzman advises on how to design therapeutic yoga classes for individuals with back pain. She includes information on creating class themes, and never before published sequences from the Purna yoga tradition for alignment based treatment of specific spinal conditions. With over 300 photos and illustrations, this book enables practitioners to access the benefits of yoga therapy for the treatment of orthopaedic dysfunctions and to promote general spinal health.

Integrating Philosophy in Yoga Teaching and Practice
Integrating Philosophy in Yoga Teaching and Practice

Author: Wendy Teasdill

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2020-06-18

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 1787751368

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Providing simple explanations of the various philosophical strands underpinning yoga as well as guidance on how to integrate them into teaching, this practical work from Wendy Teasdill concerns itself with values that are often lost in modern-day practice. It looks at balance, moderation, introspection, self-development and liberation, integrating these into asana practices in a way that deepens the experience. Each chapter covers a particular aspect of yoga philosophy in the key texts, with links to asana, pranayama, moral codes, as well as some contemporary issues such as orthorexia, the question of cultural appropriation, the role of the guru, misuse of power and recognition of authenticity in an ever-evolving scene. By presenting practical skills rooted in yoga's long history, Integrating Philosophy in Yoga Teaching and Practice makes the transition from physical to metaphysical easy for both yoga teachers and students.

Yoga Teaching Handbook
Yoga Teaching Handbook

Author: Sian O'Neill

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2017-11-21

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0857013130

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This trusted companion offers help and guidance on the day-to-day practicalities of teaching and running a yoga business. Including insights from renowned yoga professionals, including Liz Lark, Lizzie Lasater, Andrew McGonigle, Katy Appleton and Tarik Dervish and more, this book offers practical ways to hone teaching skills. It features topics such as working with common injuries and conditions, breath, sequencing, incorporating philosophy and myth into class, and the links between yoga and Qigong and Ayurveda. It also provides key information on how to get the most out of a yoga business, with advice on setting up and running a studio, and planning and leading retreats.

Yoga Therapy for Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
Yoga Therapy for Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis

Author: Jean Danford

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2016-08-18

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0857012495

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Yoga is an extremely beneficial therapy for ameliorating physical symptoms of both Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple sclerosis (MS), and improving emotional wellbeing through breathing, asana, relaxation and meditation. Outlining each condition, its pathology, treatment and its impact on the lives of those affected, the book describes how yoga practice can be tailored to meet the specific needs of those with PD and MS, by improving mobility, balance, strength and wellbeing. Postures are categorised by their useful application, such as joint mobilising, balance and stability, stretching, alongside guidance on how to identify what is needed. Descriptions of yoga movements are accompanied by illustrations throughout, along with sample lesson plans and the personal testimonies of those who have experienced the benefits first hand. Ideal for yoga therapists and yoga teachers working with people with PD or MS, as well as students of the practice, it will also be of interest to practitioners working with beginner client groups and those with limited mobility.

Yoga for Grief and Loss
Yoga for Grief and Loss

Author: Karla Helbert

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2015-10-21

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0857011634

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Just as grief is an experience that affects us physically, mentally, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually, yoga sustains and strengthens us in all of those same areas. This book demonstrates how the principles and practices of yoga can help relieve symptoms of grief allowing those who have experienced loss to move toward wholeness, peace, and feelings of connection with loved ones who have died. Exploring the six branches of yoga, the book shows how each branch can support us through grief in different ways whether it be the self-reflection of Jnana Yoga, the spiritual devotion of Bhakti Yoga, the meditation of Raja Yoga, or the physical postures of Hatha Yoga. We are shown how to begin and sustain a personal practice, both on and off the yoga mat, which helps us to cope with and move through grief on multiple levels. Expressive and experiential exercises are included to help explore each of the branches of yoga and find ways to put the tenets of each branch into real life practice.

The Daughter of The Merchant of Venice
The Daughter of The Merchant of Venice

Author: Stephen Sturgess

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Published: 2024-04-26

Total Pages: 764

ISBN-13: 1035844699

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The Daughter of the Merchant of Venice is an intriguing love story that follows the romance between an apprentice artist named Stefano D’Alvino and Giustina Boschetti, the daughter of a Venetian merchant. Theirs is a story of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and triumph over adversity, vividly detailed and depicted in 16th-century Venice, Candia (Crete), and Constantinople. Accompanied by their merchant father on the San Giuliano, twin sisters Giustina and Giovanella set out in 1532 on a challenging adventure to Syria. The family was captured by Barbarossa and his Turkish Corsairs during the sea voyage and later sold Giustina and Giovanella at the slave market in Constantinople. The Grand Vizir buys the Venetian twins and enslaves them in the Harem at the Topkapi Palace. Two years passed, and the twin sisters remained trapped in an Ottoman world full of intrigue, sensuality, female rivalry, and fear. The Venetian sisters plan their escape – but how? Enslaved in the Imperial Harem for two years, Giustina has not seen her beloved Stefano. Will Giustina be able to reunite with her beloved Stefano in Venice? A story that’s both captivating and sensuous, full of passion, mystery, and intrigue. It takes you on a journey to the heart of Venice and Constantinople, where the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Harem, sultan, and concubines await.