Heart Yoga

While the practice of Yoga is now being widely embraced by the West in context with health benefits, body flexibility and as a relaxation method, in a world where most of us now have on a material level almost everything we need, the spiritual aspects and questions of quality of life, happiness and well-being are center stage questions now. To be happy is now more valued than material riches, money and prestige which many have but realize that they did not find happiness through them.

Orphaned in her early teens and shuttled between abusive foster homes, Tatiana Forero Puerta found herself in her early twenties in New York City, haunted by the memories of her tumultuous youth and suicidal. Following emergency hospitalization, she was advised by her doctor to take up yoga. Over days, weeks, months, and then years, she embraced yoga’s honesty and discipline- delving more deeply into its wisdom, literature, and, vitally, its practice.

Vinyasa, or "flow yoga," is traditional yoga, energized with movement and the breath. At studios and workshops across the country, flow yoga classes are in demand—and growing more popular every day. Now with The Heart of Yoga, acclaimed instructor Shiva Rea offers two of her most popular flow...

In the classic best seller, Introduction to Tantra, Lama Yeshe offered a profound and wonderfully clear glimpse into the sophisticated practices of Tibetan Buddhist tantra. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of advanced practices for Highest Yoga Tantra initiates in much the same way his earlier work opened up the world of tantra in general. Lama's own realization of the transformative power of these practices comes through, inspiring his students to discover for themselves their own capacity for inexhaustible bliss.

Yoga is best known for its power to create a healthy body, but the emotional and spiritual benefits of the practice are even greater. In The Secret Power of Yoga, Nischala Joy Devi offers a simple, elegant, and deeply personal interpretation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras—the principles at the basis of Yoga practice. Hers is a heart-centered, intuitive, feminine perspective, and the first translation intended for women. Her interpretation beautifully captures the spirit of each sutra, and her suggested practices offer numerous ways to embrace the spirituality of Yoga throughout your day.

"All things perish, Truth alone remains" ~ Katha Upanishad What if this seemingly solid world and our life within it is not an "objective reality" but an illusion "Maya" (that which is not but yet appears to be) -an extremely detailed and very complex dream of our True Self? Have you ever wondered of how would it feel like to wake up from this dream-illusion of a separate "little me" and realise yourself as none other but Almighty God-Absolute in all Astonishing Divine Glory? What as an Awakened God would you experience then? In the same way as the Great Seers (Maharishis) pierced through ...

The Heart of Hinduism: The Eastern Path to Freedom, Empowerment and Illumination This is a definitive and easy to understand guide to the essential as well as devotional heart of the Vedic/Hindu philosophy. Using numerous references, it gives you access to the most important knowledge presented in the Vedic texts regarding your real potential and spiritual identity. Thus, it is especially good for anyone who lacks the time to research the many topics that are contained within the library of Vedic manuscripts and to see their insights and wisdom. Some of the topics you will find include: A ...

“Rachel beautifully illustrates that loving fiercely and grieving deeply are often two halves of the same whole. Her story will break you down and lift you up.” —Glennon Doyle, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Love Warrior and founder of Together Rising While on her way to teach...

Deepen your practice with this audio journey into the source-language teachings of yoga Yoga practitioners know there’s more to the path than asana, or physical postures—but how do we access the deeper wisdom of yogic philosophy? More than 2,000 years ago, the legendary master Patanjali...

Begin healing and balancing your chakras within 1 hour! Discover the Passion and Energy your Life deserves Do you want to live your life to its full potential? Do you wish for the energy and motivation that you need to fulfill your dreams? Do you wish there was a method that could unlock your gifts, creativity and abundance? Do you want to be more present to enjoy the wonders of life happening all around you? Do you feel like you deserve more from life but are not sure how you are going to get it? Through balancing and healing your chakras you will discover all these things and more. The ...

B.K.S. Iyengar, hailed as "the Michelangelo of yoga" (BBC) and considered by many to be the most important living yoga master, has spent much of his life introducing the modern world to the ancient practice of yoga. Yoga's popularity is soaring, but its widespread acceptance as an exercise for...

#1 New Release in Mysticism, now expanded in a Second Edition. Easter is a map of how transformation moves through every human life: love, death, the unbearable silence of not-knowing, and something rising that could not have been predicted from inside the dark. The Mystic Heart of Easter guides you through the four most charged days of the Christian year — Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday — as a living practice rather than distant history. Drawing on Christian mysticism, Tantra, depth psychology, and contemplative practice, Christine Marie Mason walks ...

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.

"Virtuous Heart: Twelve Buddhist Stories to Awaken and Inspire," offers a beautiful selection of ancient wisdom tales of the Buddha updated for our times. In these stories, Buddha is incarnated as the devoted elephant, the patient ox, the compassionate snake, the sorry sun, and more, to teach humans about devotion, kindness, honesty, loyalty, forgiveness, compassion, humility, and self-sacrifice. These beautiful stories appeal to the soft heart within each of us—the virtuous heart that radiates truth, beauty, love, and connection in its care for all beings on this fragile earth. *** "In ...

Build Strength, Improve Mobility, and Stay Active—Without Straining Your Joints! As you age, staying active becomes more important—but high-impact workouts can lead to injury and discomfort. Chair Yoga for Men Over 50 is your ultimate guide to building strength, increasing flexibility, and improving balance with safe, low-impact movements. Whether you're new to yoga or looking for a joint-friendly way to stay fit, this book makes it simple to regain mobility and feel your best! What You’ll Discover Inside: Powerful, Easy-to-Follow Poses – Over 90 illustrated chair yoga exercises ...

The Only Chair Yoga Book You Need to Increase Your Strength, Improve Mobility, and Reclaim Independence in Just 10 Minutes a Day—All from the Comfort of Your Home. Are you looking for an easy way to improve your health and well-being? Is strenuous exercise too difficult for you, but you still want to stay fit? Ready to reclaim your vitality and feel youthful again? Look no further than Chair Yoga For Seniors Over 60 by Shirlene Marv. It is the perfect guide to help you increase your strength and regain your independence—comprehensive, easy to follow, and specially designed for seniors. ...

Sometimes illumination occurs spontaneously or, as Ram Dass experienced, in a cosmic moment of the heart opening. More commonly, it happens when we remove the dust from the mirror of our spiritual heart with daily practice—to see beyond the illusion of our transient thoughts and emotions to...

Guided Meditation Scripts, Volume II: Energy, Emotion & Inner Light A luminous new addition to the Guided Meditation Scripts series — this volume invites yoga teachers, meditation instructors, and mindfulness guides to explore deeper emotional healing and energetic balance through the power of language and presence. Each meditation in this collection blends poetic storytelling with neuroscience-informed grounding techniques, offering teachers class-ready scripts that move beyond relaxation — into transformation. Inside, you’ll find: Full-length guided meditations with voice cues, ...

Journey to the heart of yoga with acclaimed teacher Rolf Gates Are you looking for deeper meaning in your yoga practice? In Meditations on the Mat, popular yoga teacher and trainer Rolf Gates shares a four-part audio program to bring you in touch with the heart of yoga. Through guided...

Embark on a Mystical Journey to the Very Source of Yoga and Spirituality. Have you ever felt the call of the ancient, a whisper from the mountaintops of your own soul? Do you seek a truth that transcends time, a path to inner stillness amidst the chaos of modern life? Journey beyond the veil of myth and into the living heart of one of the world's most profound spiritual traditions. "The Shiva Purana: A Journey into the Heart of the Adiyogi" is not merely a retelling of ancient tales; it is a powerful, inspirational odyssey into the essence of Lord Shiva, presented as never before. Author ...