Author: Stephen Sturgess
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 302
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788120819900
Description
The Yoga Book is a core text - it explains the true meaning of Yoga, and demonstrates the practices and postures of Ashtanga Yoga that will enable the reader to achieve mastery over the mind and body and can eventually lead to Self-Realization.
Through the practice of Yoga we can directly bring stillness to the restless mind and body, giving a true, lasting happiness, inner peace and contentment. Stephen Sturgess has based his comprehensive book on the classical teachings of Patanjalil, who over 1500 years ago distilled elements of earlier forms of yoga into a system of study and practice. It is an authoritative, inspirational and practical guide to the benefits and fulfillment that can be attained by the dedicated practice of Yoga.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Preface
What Is Yoga? Foreword by
Sri Kriyananda
1. The Subtle Bodies and the
Chakras
2. Yama
3. Niyama
4. Asana
5. Pranayama
6. Pratyahara
7. Dharana
8. Dhyana
9. Samadhi
Further Reading
Useful Addresses
Other Resources
Glossary
Index