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Through the original yoga, human consciousness is expanded. The body becomes strong and supple and the mind calm. You become conscious of your life patterns and acquire a firm basis for self-reliance and inner contentment. By strengthening your ability to relax and let go, and by sustaining a high level of energy, you give your life a totally new quality."Yoga, Tantra and Meditation in Daily Life", firmly rooted in the tradition, is a modern classic. The clear step-by-step instructions, richly illustrated, make it easy for the beginner to learn the yoga poses, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation. For the experienced, the book contains in-depth sections that include both practice and theory.This book shows yoga in its original light; recreational, meditative and relaxing, thus providing necessary energy for meeting your daily activities with peace and wellbeing. You can use the book as a self-study course and for inspiration in your everyday live.This is the third, expanded and revised edition for the EU/UK markets.
List of contents
In "Yoga, Tantra and Meditation in Daily Life" you will find:-The eight steps in yoga and the different spheres of the yoga tradition; Hatha, Swara, Raja, Bhakti, Karma, Jnana, Tantra and more.-The various yoga programmes, which make up the main part of the book, with thorough and easy to follow instructions:- Yoga poses (Asana), both dynamic and serene poses- Breathing exercises (Pranayama); for energy, clarity and tranquillity- Relaxation- Yoga for the eyes- Energy attitudes and -locks (Mudra and Bandha)- Meditation poses-The original sexual practices of tantra yoga-Chakra and Kundalini yoga-Calmness of mind - Letting go - To have a relaxed relationship to influences-The deep relaxation Yoga Nidra-The meditations: Inner Silence and the preliminary Kriya Yoga-Concentration methods-Yoga in daily life
About the author
Swami Janakananda is the founder of the Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School, one of the most respected yoga centres in the West. He emphasizes the restorative, de-stressing and spiritual core of yoga. Through his profound teaching of meditation, yoga, kriya yoga, pranayama and yoga nidra he contributes to upholding authentic yoga.
