Wellness Yoga

In India, the candidates for initiation into the science of “Raja Yoga”, when they apply to the yogi masters for instruction, are given a series of lessons designed to enlighten them regarding the nature of the real self and to instruct them in the secret knowledge, whereby they may develop the consciousness and realization of the real “I” within them.

Many yoga practitioners explore the benefits of yoga through its poses, but did you know that the magic and mystery of yoga lie within the power of yogic mythology? Myths of the Asanas was the first book to collect and retell the ancient tales of yogic myth to a modern audience, and has since become a beloved resource for yoga practitioners and instructors the world over. This expanded edition contains nine unheard stories about some of the yoga world's most beloved poses.

For centuries, Chinese sages, rulers and spiritual seekers have embraced a simple yet powerful principle to enable them to live in harmony with the Source of nature and all life; the art of 'self-cultivation' or, xiu yang. Xiu yang works with the idea that we can steadily nurture our capacity to being fully human and fully awake.

A modern and easy-to-understand introduction into the underlying principles of Yoga philosophy and Advaita Vedanta. Advaita Vedanta is one of the four Yoga Paths, the yoga of Knowledge. Its understanding is that Yoga is nondual consciousness. That there is only one reality, and you are that.

Bikram yoga allows the body to completely stretch out and sweat from all pores. It is a good technique to relieve stress, pain in joints, and body aches and heal chronic injuries. It also tones up your body, helps to reduce weight, lowers blood pressure, revitalizes your body, and increases life span.

The Power Source shows how and why our pelvic floor is so important from a variety of different perspectives, ranging from purely physical body mechanics to how it impacts our nervous system to how it is the seat of all life force energy. Roxburgh demonstrates how it relates to the other areas of our body (or, as she calls them, "containers"), both physically and energetically. And, most importantly, she shares a program for how readers can align their bodies and their lives by adopting an entirely new and more powerful definition of "strength".

What if you could heal your body while resting in deep relaxation?

Among the various treatments for trauma, trauma-informed yoga stands out, rooted in an ancient practice, offering a safe, compassionate, and empowering path to recovery. This book, authored by a seasoned yoga practitioner, serves as a compassionate guide towards empowered healing, resilience, and personal growth.

What happens when we die? How does our present life shape our future? What part of us survives death? From Death to Birth takes us on a vivid tour of the soul's journey from one lifetime to another, revealing little known or understood aspects of spiritual life along the way. Through a series of lively stories drawn from the ancient scriptures and his own experience, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait reveals the truth about karma, how we create it, why it becomes our destiny, and how we can use it to shape the future of our dreams.

Do you feel stiff and sore after sitting for too long? Easy Chair Yoga Exercises for Strength teaches you simple chair yoga exercises to help you move with ease and feel stronger. With just 5–10 minutes a day, you’ll learn warm-ups, core-building moves which can improve your flexibility, and balance drills that fit any schedule.

YOGA IS A WAY OF LIFE — A PATH TO SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND HOLISTIC WELL-BEING More than just poses – embrace yoga as a lifestyle This book goes beyond physical postures. You'll explore yoga as a complete way of living—covering not only asanas (poses) but also breathing techniques, mindful habits, and a philosophy of compassion, simplicity, and inner peace. Support natural and sustainable weight loss This book introduces how regular yoga practice, along with mindful eating and conscious living, can lead to lasting weight balance—not through crash diets, but by healing your relationship ...

For years, Jessica struggled with fluctuating weight and bouts of unhappiness. Like many of us, she found comfort in food and craved cigarettes and self-confidence. Then one day Jessica took her first yoga class in Katmandu. She lost 40 pounds and changed her life forever. In enLIGHTened, Jessica shares the core principles of yoga philosophy—not the poses and postures, but the ancient system of ideas that lies behind them, drawn from a 2000-year-old text called the Yoga Sutras.

This spiritually instructional Teaching Memoir is your ultimate guide to bringing the relaxation techniques of Restorative Yoga into your daily life using simple props you can find around your home or easily purchase online. It gives you the essential strategies and practical advice for everything you need to know to become a practitioner and – if you wish – to successfully transition into a teacher of Restorative Yoga.

While on her way to teach a yoga retreat in March 2014, Rachel Brathen collapses at an airport, brought to her knees by excruciating stomach pains. She is rushed to the hospital on the tiny island of Bonaire and hours later forced to undergo surgery. When she wakes up from anesthesia, her boyfriend is weeping at her bedside. While Rachel was struck down with seemingly mysterious pain, her best friend, Andrea, sustained fatal injuries as a result of a car accident. Rachel and Andrea had a magical friendship.

Presented in the form of 365 inspirational daily reflections, Gates helps listeners - from experienced yogis to novices seeking a little tranquility - to fundamentally reconsider their relationships with their minds, their bodies, and the universe around them through self-reflection.

Innovative, accessible, and easily implemented, One Degree Revolution is acclaimed yoga educator and leadership coach Coby Kozlowski's holistic program for self-inquiry and personal transformation. Her philosophy is deeply connected to living yoga - not just doing yoga. In fact, listeners don’t need to have ever attended a yoga class to dive into this audiobook: Her thoughtful teachings are for anybody interested in learning to navigate the waves of life more skillfully and gracefully.

Life is busy, full of things competing for our time and attention, and it’s easy to believe that the best way to get things done is just to keep going—as fast as possible. But that just isn’t true. In fact, taking time to re-centre ourselves can have tremendous personal and professional benefits. In this concise programme, sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry and yoga for sports specialist Lexie Williamson will guide you through tried-and-tested relaxation techniques designed especially for busy people—which, let’s face it, is all of us.

Although modern science has unraveled some of the mysteries of our sleeping, dreaming, and waking states and age-old yoga practices are helping us enjoy better sleep, clearer minds, and healthier bodies, over 65 percent of U.S. adults are still sleep deprived. Sleep deprivation causes and aggravates ailments like stress, heart conditions, high blood pressure, obesity, and depression. Master yoga teacher, trainer, and best-selling author Mark Stephens provides easy-to-do, effective yoga activities for better sleep, no matter your age.

Awaken your chakras to heal yourself and live in harmony - here's how! Do you feel tired, distracted, or anxious most of the time? Do you suffer from chronic pain that your doctor can't treat? Do you feel as if something was weakening you from the inside? It's time to learn more about chakras and reclaim your health!

Tibetan Fusion is an exploration of simple meditative movements which work by themselves and form together to develop quality balanced energy. All meditative movements are formations pursuant to the same goal; development. Some meditative movements take years to learn and just that alone will turn many away. Because of the complexity of lifestyle or the instructions many choose not to purse self-development through meditative movement, Tibetan Fusion simplifies meditative movement theory and practice to enhance you. Tibetan Fusion is a map of the overall energy landscape with specific ...