Yoga category: 1489 books

Mudras are symbolic hand gestures or positions used throughout the world in spiritual and daily practice. Studies show that they have the same effect on the brain as language: when you use a mudra, you are activating a specific thought or intent, and that thought carries energy, working like a radio...

An illustrated, anatomical guide to improve the benefits of your Pilates workout while also preventing injury • Examines the correct movements, specific risks, and common mistakes associated with 8 fundamental Pilates exercises, including practices using Pilates exercise equipment •...

Describing one of the most important practices of hathayoga (khecarimudra), the Khecarividya of Adinatha is presented here to an English-speaking readership for the first time. The author, James Mallinson, draws on thirty Sanskrit works, as well as original fieldwork amongst yogins in India who use...

The concept of Kundalini comes from Yogic philosophy of ancient India and refers to the mothering intelligence behind yogic awakening and spiritual maturation. It might be regarded by yogis as a sort of deity, hence the occasional capitalization of the term. According to the Yogic tradition Kundalini...

A companion to the book Breathwalk: Breathing Your Way to a Revitalized Body, Mind and Spirit the Illustrated Program Guide presents each of the 20 Breathwalk programs in an easy-to-follow format with step-by-step instructions and illustrations.

Tap Your Personal Power and Thrive Have you ever hoped to recapture the powerful sense of aliveness you’ve felt at the best moments of your life? Cara Bradley can show you how. With enlightening stories and fresh practices, her book will teach you how to experience what she calls “high-definition,...

The power of India reached its pre-British Raj height under the Maratha Empire or the Maratha Confederacy which was an Indian imperial power that existed from 1674 to 1818. At its peak, the empire covered much of India, encompassing a territory of over 2.8 million km². The Marathas are credited for...

New in paperback. Originally published as SOUL FRIENDS. Best-selling author Stephen Cope explores the essence of human connection through five essential types of relationships. "Destined to be a classic. . . . . Cope makes us want to risk making real, intentional human connections-and...

The book is about awakening your inner wisdom, inner power, inner beauty and your inner Self. Living a fulfilling life is a skill that requires both practice and understanding. This book provides both. It can be used for inspiration, or as an instruction handbook. It contains several meditation and...

“How can I carry on the responsibilities of life and still grow inwardly to find spiritual fulfilment?”When your yearning to know the purpose of life and the reality of God has you swimming against the tide, then the wisdom of one who has successfully crossed these waters is priceless. In this...

Fitness specialist Steve Shipside shows you how to get the most out of your Pilates, whether you're a lady who lunches or a recuperating rugby player! Steve's Pilates starts with the meeting of belly button and back bone. Here's how to get your daily dose of dorsal alignment. Power-up Pilates shows how...

This classic first-person account of spiritual awakening was first published under the title Kundalini: The Evolutionary Energy in Man—here expanded with two-thirds new material drawn from the author's writing to make a complete autobiography.

A clear practical introduction to Pilates. This form of exercise has been growing in popularity and is now being recommended by osteopaths, physiotherapists and GPs as one of the safest forms of exercise today. Gem Pilates demonstrates the various exercises with illustrated step-by-step instructions...

Most of us, at one point or another, must make this journey-from our heads to our hearts, from our ego to our soul, from thinking to deep listening, from outside to inside. This is the story of one man's journey. Guru Prem Singh, gymnast, somatic therapist, author, and posture specialist tells the...