Yoga has a tradition of more than five thousand years. Roots of yoga can be traced back to even pre-vedic period. Yoga was practiced in good old days by few selected people to achieve Samadhi or Moksha. The secret of success lies in determination, perseverance and proper guidance. Yoga is physical, mental, and spiritual practice that gives the energy to lead life fully with enjoyment. It is for all age groups who wish to learn this science of right living that works when integrated in one’s life. Anyone can practice yoga and can enjoy the nectar of health. Even a child can practice it with a due guidance provided to him. The object of yoga is to enable us to reach better knowledge of ourselves. It is a method designed to reveal the sources of creative inspiration hidden inside the human psyche. Yoga is not a religion; it is the search for the inner development of the consciousness. Nowadays people expect that yoga practices can be used to cure diseases. They start implementing. Here, let me clarify yoga deals with causes, not with the symptoms. It cannot be used as a prescription. I want to emphasize that yoga is not meant for therapy, but it can be considered as a preventive science. This book traces a brief history of yoga, clarifies its meaning in simple words and also outlines its advantages and benefits in day-to-day life. It also deals with asana, pranayama and mudras that influence the energies of the body and mind. The chapters of yogic diet, yoga and health, yoga and wellness, panchkosha are the unique features. As a practitioner one should be aware of the human body systems, glands which are responsible for the hormonal balance, chakras which are also known as energy centres. Contribution of food to good health gives an understanding of a balanced diet.

A Blissful Journey to Yoga - Rasmay Yogyatra (part-1) (English) * The Miracle of Having Darshan of a Great Man * The grace of Guru worked like medicine * Gurudev saved me from the enticement of a nymph * Blessed is such an omnipotent SatGuru and incredible... * …and my soul re-entered my body! * A golden chapter added to the series of Yoga-Lilas * A miracle of ShaktipÍta * Total literacy in four letters * One should spare some time from activities to attend Satsang * I have heard Pujya Bapuji’s Satsang in many places * Today I feel blessed… * The Aura of Pujya Bapuji: A Mystery for Scientists! * Miracle during the Kandahar plane hijacking! * I got immense strength by doing Selfless Service... * My life turned in the right direction by His gracious... * Shri Guru Stotram

Sleep is arguably the most important health issue in our lives - and most of us do not get enough of this restorative state. Life gets busy and sleep is all too often the first thing that gets cut in order to create more hours to finish other tasks, be it spending time with family, working from home or just trying to find a spare moment to enjoy some 'me time.' For many, this lack of sleep is not a deliberate action, but the result of health, insomnia, stress, poor nutrition or an underlying issue yet to be addressed. Inadequate sleep can lead to drastic measures to increase the quantity of sleep, including pharmaceuticals and even alcohol. Unfortunately, these methods are all too often temporary and do not increase the quality of sleep - leaving those afflicted tired, foggy and unable to perform to their potential. Yoga, long known as an almost miraculous exercise for body and soul, is the prescription you've been looking for to help you get that all important night of sleep. This easy to understand guide offers 12 techniques for improving your sleep patterns, ones that will lead to blissful sleep - and a better tomorrow.

This book is presented in very clear thoughts and in simple words to create the interest to know reality for those people who desire to find a perfect living master. A perfect living master is a master who can take the soul directly to the region of absolute truth (real home).

The Sāṃkhyayoga institution of Kāpil Maṭh is a religious organisation with a small tradition of followers which emerged in the last decade of the nineteenth century and the first decades of the twentieth century in Bengal in India around the renunciant and yogin Hariharānanda Āraṇya. This tradition developed during the same period in which modern yoga was born and forms a chapter in the expansion of yoga traditions in modern Hinduism. The book analyses the yoga teaching of Hariharānanda Āraṇya (1869-1947) and the Kāpil Maṭh tradition, its origin, history and contemporary manifestations, and this tradition’s connection to the expansion of yoga and the Yogasūtra in modern Hinduism. The Sāṃkhyayoga of the Kāpil Maṭh tradition is based on the Pātañjalayogaśāstra, on a number of texts in Sanskrit and Bengali written by their gurus, and on the lifestyle of the renunciant yogin living isolated in a cave. The book investigates Hariharānanda Āraṇya’s connection to pre-modern yoga traditions and the impact of modern production and transmission of knowledge on his interpretations of yoga. The book connects the Kāpil Maṭh tradition to the nineteenth century transformations of Bengali religious culture of the educated upper class that led to the production of a new type of yogin. The book analyses Sāṃkhyayoga as a living tradition, its current teachings and practices, and looks at what Sāṃkhyayogins do and what Sāṃkhyayoga is as a yoga practice. A valuable contribution to recent and ongoing debates, this book will be of interest to academics in the fields of Religious Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Indology, Indian philosophy, Hindu Studies and Yoga Studies.

One of the classical book on yogic philosophy with practical wisdom on day to day practice of yoga. Author, Yogi shri Anandji has provided finer details of meditative visions and experiences which works as a guiding light for spiritual seekers of all genre. Instead of bookish knowledge author has kindly provided his direct experiences for the benefit of society. A must read practical manual for spiritual seekers!

Nutritionist, yoga teacher and bestselling author Lola Berry shows you how to achieve and maintain a yoga body, inside and out. Not only will you improve your fitness and flexibility, lose weight and tone up, yoga will also help you to quieten a busy mind and make mindfulness a part of your daily routine. Lola includes: - The lowdown on yoga's many physical, mental and emotional benefits - A guide to choosing the right style of yoga to suit your interest and fitness level - The core yoga poses, and a range of fully illustrated sequences to target either specific areas of the body or common life challenges such as sleep and low mood - Nutritional information on the benefits of clean-eating, including a seven-day vegan cleanse - More than 60 delicious wholefood recipes that go hand in hand with yoga practice - A simple and inspiring exploration of the ethical and spiritual principles of yoga. Think of this book as your own private yoga class - everything you need to build a strong and flexible yoga body is right here. So unroll your mat, open your heart and let's go! Recipes include: Chakra-balancing juice * Iced maple-cashew latte * Warm turmeric karma oats * Chamomile and lemon loaf * Baked broccoli burgers * Mung bean dhal * Banana curry with coconut quinoa * Thai minced chicken salad * Pineapple and cucumber icy poles * Chickpea choc-chip cookies * Vedic vegan rocky road This is a specially formatted fixed-layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book.

Healthy everyday Ayurvedic recipes for an amazing new you Eat Right for Your Shape takes a fresh look at the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda and applies it to the way we eat. In Ayurvedic practice, identifying your unique body type, or 'dosha', and keeping it in balance is the key to maintaining your weight and overall health. This practical guide and cookbook will help you to achieve the ideal weight for your body type, connect with your constitutional needs and understand how to bring about harmony in your life through food, nutrition and mindfulness. An extensive introductory section to Ayurveda features tips, tables of dosha specific foods and meal planners as well as yoga exercises illustrated with step-by-step photographs. The recipe section includes shopping lists and over 120 delicious seasonal dishes. At-a-glance symbols indicate which dosha each recipe is suitable for, and which dishes are appropriate during intermittent fasting. Take the Ayurvedic path to good health and abundant natural energy, and achieve your ideal weight and shape.

The Blissful Breath aims to empower with simple breathing techniques to help you feel better right here, right now, with just one breath. Harness the power of your breath to heal your body and mind with just 10 minutes of practice a day. These easy, accessible exercises can be done at your desk, in the shower or in bed and promise to improve your overall wellbeing; from increasing energy, strengthening the immune system and even enhancing creativity. With just one cycle of breath, we can reduce stress, elevate our mood and improve our focus. How amazing is that?

"Lean In for heart-centred businesses." Brigid Delaney author of Wellmania: Misadventures in the search for wellness When business strategist Polly McGee spent two months in an ashram becoming a yoga teacher, she hoped to learn enough about life and balance to help her stop falling on her asana. She didn't expect to discover a unique way of combining the spiritual pathway to happiness with the process of creating sustainable heart-centred businesses that so many of her clients had been searching for. The message of The Good Hustle is both revelation and revolution, combining the ancient wisdom of yoga with contemporary business practices in a compelling blend of mindfulness, spirituality and entrepreneurial action. If you've ever yearned to do something meaningful that matters and create a business with heart, The Good Hustle is your go-to handbook on the real-life path to enlightenment.