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1) Legacy
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"A ... novel of a mother and a daughter, of ambition and romance, and of a traumatic past reawakened by a terrifying threat ... Adrian Rizzo was seven when she met her father for the first time. That was the day he nearly killed her--before her mother, Lina, stepped in. Soon after, Adrian was dropped off at her grandparents' house in Maryland, where she spent a long summer drinking lemonade, playing with dogs, making a new best friend--and developing...
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Yoga is an exercise and meditation philosophy that has been taking the United States by storm over the past several decades. Yet many are unaware that there is an entire, ancient religion that prefaces this phenomenon. Yoga is one of six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, and "Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" contains 196 aphorisms that form the basis of Raja Yoga. Patanjali uses his text to explain different facets of the philosophy, leading people to...
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First published in 1903, "The Science of Breath" is the first of many titles on yoga and Hinduism by the mysterious Yogi Ramacharaka. There are no official records of this author and many scholars believe that he did not exist and the name is instead a pseudonym for the true writer, William Walker Atkinson, the famed occultist and pioneer of the American New Thought movement. Regardless of the identity of the author, "The Science of Breath" is an...
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The remarkable benefits of yoga, which include improved flexibility, balance, muscle tone, endurance, and vitality, only hint at the extraordinary power of this deeply spiritual practice. When adhered to and practiced mindfully, yoga can unlock readers' full creative potential, their capacity for love and compassion, and ability to find success in all areas of their lives. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga brings spirituality back to yoga. It shows...
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"Remember Jessamyn Stanley? How could you not? She's the proudly fat, Black, queer yoga teacher and charismatic author of Every Body Yoga, who drops a lot more f-bombs than namastes and refuses to pray at the church of Lululemon. Now she's back, here to take us even further on a personal and provocative journey into what it means to "practice yoga." Where Every Body Yoga, with 59,000 copies in print, taught us how to do yoga, Yoke tells us why. In...
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Do you want to live a more productive, stress-free, and happier life? Have you always wanted to pick up a new hobby? Do you want to lose weight and look your absolute best? What if I told you could do all three, all at once? If this sounds good, then keep reading! If you're brand new to yoga, it can feel intimidating and be difficult to know exactly where and how to get started. Our Yoga for Beginners guide was created specifically for you-to give...
10) Raja Yoga
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Each branch of Yoga is but a path leading towards unfoldment, development, and growth. What is known as Raja Yoga deals with the Mind, its control, its development? He who wants to develop his will-power and mental faculties, unfolding the inner senses, and latent powers, follows the path of Raja Yoga. Raja Yoga is known by many names and is often referred to as royal yoga, royal union, sahaj marg, classical yoga, and ashtanga yoga.
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Este libro explora la mecánica maravillosa del yoga, desde la filosofía antigua a la ciencia actual. Eddie Stern ofrece una síntesis dinámica de su conocimiento profundo del yoga y la neurociencia moderna.
"El yoga es una práctica contemplativa; surge de las tradiciones místicas de la India para brindar a los seres humanos un contexto en el que podemos experimentar quiénes somos y lo que estamos haciendo aquí, en este pequeño planeta que...
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With this book, Marsha Wenig's fun and child-friendly course is expanded and enriched for parents, teachers, and caregivers. YogaKids® presents more than 50 carefully selected poses, in clear, easy-to-follow, color photographs, paired with special activities that stimulate children's verbal, spatial, and artistic skills. The book includes special yoga routines to cover a multitude of common situations, such as calming down, getting ready for a test,...
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En este breve texto, Aleister Crowley, la autoproclamada Gran Bestia, vuelve a sorprendernos por su lucidez y concisión a la hora de sintetizar conceptos espirituales de una enorme complejidad. Se trata de una serie de conferencias pronunciadas ante un público inteligente pero lego en la materia, en las que el autor aquilata la esencia del yoga con una sabia dosis de humor y un afán claramente desmitificador.
Es ésta una obra que invita a recorrer...
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An inspiring, practical and comprehensive text on the knowledge, method and practice of classical yoga, designed and written for the yoga sadhaka. Uplifting and penetrating, The Holy Science of Yoga is a directive to spiritual development and Self-realization.
Outlining the universal path of yoga for the serious practitioner, this rare and unique text covers all aspects of yoga sadhana, including the 8 Limbs and 9 forms of yoga, the purification...
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Teaching yoga mindfully and inclusively requires a working knowledge of a wide range of relevant topics, including history, philosophy, anatomy, movement, Ayurveda, and class design and delivery. Kathryn Anne Flynn's book Teach Kind, Clear Yoga explores these diverse topics with both perspectives and thought-provoking reflection questions. Rich in need-to-know elements, yogis will find information balanced with a clear commitment to compassionate...
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"Yoga Journey" is a full breath of fresh air. This clear, concise guide provides valuable insight to an enormous, ancient subject. It will show you how the timeless wisdom of yoga can inform, enrich, and illuminate every minute of your day-to-day life. Learn to navigate challenges with grace, ease, and discipline. Discover effective ways to develop your yoga practice- and why they work.
"Yoga Journey" is a practical companion in your gathering of...
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In this volume I have embodied many valuable secrets, which have been collected with great care from the treasured wisdom of Ancient India. These secrets if put into daily practice will bring you added health, greater success and unbounded happiness. The important facts contained in this volume will place a sceptre of power in your hands with which you can open a pathway to health, success and the life abundant.-Charles F. Haanel
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Amṛtanāda Upaniṣad belongs to Kriṣna Yajurveda. In this Upaniṣad meditation on OM (Oṅkāra) along with the six limbs of yoga-pratyāhāra (withdrawal of senses), dhyāna (meditation), prāṇāyāma (restraint of breath), dhāraṇā (concentration), tarka (discussion, reflection in agreement with the śāstras (scriptures i.e. Vedas) and samādhi are described. Techniques of prāṇāyāma, meditation on the various mātrās (A, U, M,...
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Are you able to hear God's still small voice among the chaos of today's loud world? Because you were created to hear from your Creator. Have you ever experienced such intimate and distraction-free worship? You were created for worship. When was the last time you completely surrendered your all? Are you ready to deepen your walk with Christ, hear from Him and have hidden mysteries, treasures and wonders revealed to you? He is trying to communicate...
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The chakras are the energy centres of the body, helping to re-distribute the flow of energy throughout the body. They influence us physically, mentally and emotionally and play an integral role in maintaining good health and well-being.Through the practise of yoga, we can awaken and enhance these energy centres, bringing vitality, clarity of mind and a growing sense of peace and contentment, helping us realise our true potential. This book gives a...