Yoga Myths

"Tuck your tailbone to protect your back." "Increase your breath." "Pull your abdominal muscles into your backbone." Following these movement cues is often believed to benefit your yoga practice and protect your body when entering and holding poses. However, what may seem like a helpful correction can actually lead to injury or physical harm. In Yoga Myths, Judith Hanson Lasater draws on almost fifty years of experience as a yoga instructor and physical therapist to address the most common mistakes in our yoga practice and provide clear instructions for correcting these errors.

Explore the stories from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology that nurtured the idea of yoga and shaped the development of its most iconic asanas. Learn how svana-asana (dog pose) is connected to Shiva, bhujanga-asana (cobra pose) was inspired by shape-shifting beings who live below the earth, and much more.

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.

From renowned yogi meditation teacher and author of Do Your Om Thing Rebecca Pacheco comes Still Life, offering an in-depth exploration of mindfulness and meditation misconceptions to arm the listener with inspirational and practical tools for cultivating a consistent mindfulness practice.

African Religion VOL. 1- ANUNIAN THEOLOGY THE MYSTERIES OF RA The Philosophy of Anu and The Mystical Teachings of The Ancient Egyptian Creation Myth Discover the mystical teachings contained in the Creation Myth and the gods and goddesses who brought creation and human beings into existence. The Creation myth of Anu is the source of Anunian Theology but also of the other main theological systems of Ancient Egypt that also influenced other world religions including Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. The Creation Myth holds the key to understanding the universe and for attaining spiritual ...

Bring your yoga class sequencing to a new level with the inclusion of yoga mythology! This book gives you the methodology for creating single-asana inclusions, longer partial-class sequences, and and entire one-hour YM themed vinyasas, utilizing ancient yogic myths and fascinating stories. Three different approaches to YM presentations are discussed, along with samples of sequence planning notes.

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Does your child find it difficult to get a peaceful sleep at night? Kids nowadays grow up in very noisy environment. Electronic gadgets like television and smartphone have drained their imagination completely, making it harder for them to sleep. Being people who work with children on a daily basis, we know exactly what the problem is - mental peace. After years of our experience in this field, we came up with a unique and highly effective solution for kids who have trouble getting a sound sleep at night. This book is everything you have been looking for.

Answers some of the questions related to sexual control, Kundalini (serpent power) awakening, health benefits of Pranayama (yogic breathing), and Asana (yogic body postures). This book makes a close scrutiny of some of these and comes up with amazing findings. The book also charts the long history of yoga from Vedic times to present day. A must-listen for all those who are currently practicing or intend to practice yoga.

Benefits of mindfulness, meditation, positive affirmations, and yoga - and the evidence to back it up! About one out of every five American adults experience a mental health condition within a given year, and the public health concern still gets shoved under the rug. There are methods that people can incorporate into their routine, which can also improve their mental health. Meditation, mindfulness, positive affirmations, and yoga are all excellent practices that will put your mind, body, and soul at ease.