Indian Yoga

Explore the foundational text of yoga philosophy with Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras as interpreted by Swami Vivekananda. This insightful commentary on the ancient sutras reveals the essence of yoga practice, encompassing the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions. Swami Vivekananda's clear and profound explanations make these teachings accessible to modern audiences, offering a comprehensive guide to achieving mental clarity, inner peace and ultimate self-realization.

For “spiritual explorers” ready to travel beyond Western bounds, a beginner’s guide to Asian spiritual traditions spanning regions, cultures, and history Asian spiritual practices, from yoga and tai chi to qigong and mindfulness meditations, permeate our culture. But these practices are...

This new translation of the Bhagavad Gita is excellent for students, scholars, and all those who are seeking to engage with this remarkable scripture in a deeper way. This is one of the finest English translations of the Bhagavad Gita due to its faithfulness to the precise meaning of terms and unbiased approach. Please note that this translation has only the English, not the Sanskrit. If you would like the fuller translation that includes the Sanskrit and a word-by-word translation, it is also available from the same author on Amazon. The one thing this volume does not contain is an ...

Yoga Mudras - Basics of Meditation: To increase immunity, happiness and reduce stress level. This book is related to hand gestures which creates different Mudras. Total 51 Mudras have been described in this book along with how mudras are affecting our body, mind, heart etc. Mudra yoga has been primarily invented by India and this knowledge should be known to everyone. What is the spiritual as well as scientific reason behind it? How it works? What are the advantages of mudras? How to do it? How much time required for doing so? All related questions have been answered in this book. Focused ...

Unshackle your mind and claim your spiritual birthright of freedom, wholeness, and joy through the perennial wisdom of ancient yoga. There’s a reason that the Vedas, a 5,000-year-old collection of celebrated verses from ancient India, have given rise to several world religions and influenced...

The three treatises translated herein from the original Sanskrit represent the earliest phase of Vajrayana expository literature. A principle expounded in common by all is the utilization of the special skillful means (upaya-kaushalya) of Vajrayana to transmute afflictive emotions (klesha), especially desire (kama), into Great Bliss (mahasukha) and enlightenment (bodhi). This principle has been called Kama-Siddhi, the "Perfection of Desire" in the Cakrasamvaratantra and cited in Anangayogi's Dakinijalasamvararahasya, the first treatise translated in this volume. The dates of composition ...

Anita is over her life in New York: her dead-end job, tiny studio apartment, self-obsessed friends, and overbearing mom. So she moves west to Los Angeles in search of a new career, enlightenment, and that nebulous target...wellness. She discovers an elite workout class called the Goddess Effect, run by a lifestyle guru named Venus who’s the very definition of #goals. One look at her Lululemon-clad acolytes sweating out their demons while dripping with confidence and Anita’s all in.

Perhaps no one is more qualified to offer a program on the practice of both yoga and chant than Richard Freeman, who lived in India for nearly a decade mastering Sanskrit chant and how it can complement and enrich the practice of yoga. Now he shares the fruits of his intensive study with Yoga...

What if the deepest truth about life is not something you figure out—but someone you learn to love? Across thousands of years, Vaishnavism has offered a clear and compelling answer to the questions that never quite go away: Who am I? Why am I here? What truly satisfies the soul? At the heart of this tradition stands Vishnu—the divine preserver—and his beloved avatars, Krishna and Rama, who step into the human story to guide, protect, and awaken devotion. This is not a dense academic text. It is a doorway. Inside this book, you will discover: The true meaning of bhakti—why devotion ...

Dear readers, today I am presenting very powerful and fierce protection mantras for you. Many readers have demanded protection spells. They are facing many paranormal or other problems in their life. The enemies are constantly making trouble. The family and kids are also facing problems. They want to get rid of their enemies but unable to do so. When they want to do a “Sadhana” (or worship) to get rid of their enemies then they have to face many cosmic and supernatural obstacles during the practice of mantras, due to which their ‘Sadhana’ (or worship or ritual) have been failed many...

This comprehensive history sets yoga in its global cultural context for the first time. It leads us on a fascinating journey across the world, from arcane religious rituals and medieval body-magic, through muscular Christianity and the British Raj, to the Indian nationalist movement and the arrival of yoga in the 20th-century West. We discover how the practice reached its present-day ubiquity and how it became embedded in powerful social currents shaping the world's future.

The wild, bizarre and epic story of the serpent goddess Manasā and her sister Neta has inspired poets in India for more than 500 years. The Manasā Epic is a collection of stories which were retold, extended, modified, changed and embellished by more than fifty poets over the years. It draws on elements from folktales, vrata rituals, verses from ballads, and episodes from sacred literature such as the Mahābhārata, the Brahmā Vaivarta Purāṇa and many others. Author Jan Fries traces the history and origins of this fascinating cult, as well as providing comparative associations with ...

This combined volume offers Hatha Yoga instructors and studios, adult education classes and diversity-studies seminar leaders a set of five study guides, including Easing into the Bhagavad Gita, Easing into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Easing into the Dhammapada, Easing into the Mahabharata and Easing into the Ramayana. These classic texts form the core of India’s spiritual backbone and are required reading in most Hatha Yoga certification programs. I’ve taught out of these books for years, and the feedback from students has been consistently positive.Each topic area includes a short ...

The Wisdom of Indian Philosophy for a Healthy and Long Life Timeless teachings of dharma, yoga, and Ayurveda to cultivate inner peace and well-being. In this first volume The Art of Living Well: Lessons from Ancient Philosophies series, we delve into the rich spiritual heritage of India—a land where philosophy is not just a way of thinking, but a way of being. Drawing from ancient sources, this book explores the path of dharma (purpose), the stillness of yoga and meditation, and the holistic healing principles of Ayurveda. Together, they offer a roadmap to inner balance and a long, ...

Ananda Katha: Book 1: 2nd Edition Devotional Kathas Inspired by the Ananda Ramayana Where the first edition sought to inform, the Second Edition seeks to immerse. In this significantly expanded Second Edition, the "bite-sized" storytelling of the past has been replaced by a deep, meditative dive into the heartbeat of the Rāmāyaṇa. This is no longer a search for efficiency; it is a search for Bhakti. The "Tapestry of Karma" Unfolds. Witness the transition from the "Shadow of the Crown" in the Daṇḍaka forest to the sun-drenched peaks of Rishyamukha. Through the lens of the Ananda ...

This book was previously published as “Alpha Yogi” by Reba Bale. Her yoga teacher is going to teach her to relax – even if she needs a spanking to make it happen! Mariah is trying to be healthier by taking yoga, but she’s having a hard time turning off her mind during class. Instead of focusing on the movements and obeying the teacher, she’s rushing in late, reading texts on her watch, and judging her own curvy body. Arjun doesn’t tolerate bad behavior in his yoga classes. The stern teacher suggests that Mariah take a private class with him to improve her practice. However, ...

The yogic healing arts of India—a tradition that dates back at least 5,000 years—postulate that all illness is the result of a disturbance in the prana, or human energy field. Through centuries of investigation, the healers of these traditions have identified specific sound-syllables for...

For 5,000 years, the science of kundalini maha yoga has identified specific sound syllables for influencing both our physiology and mental activity. On Mantras for Releasing Fear, Shri Anandi Ma, a master of this tradition, offers four authentic chants said to banish fear and encourage a...

Immerse Yourself in the Transformative Power of Sound The 5,000-year-old science of kundalini maha yoga uses specific sound syllables, known as mantras, with the power to restore the flow of prana (vital energy) throughout your body and consciousness. According to the tradition, just listening...

This short handbook explains Niyoga, an ancient Indian practice with its roots in Hindu tradition. It is a custom that allows for the continuation of a family lineage when a man is unable to father a child with his wife, typically due to infertility or other reasons. In such cases, the husband would arrange for his wife to conceive a child with another man, often a chosen Brahmin, in a structured and ritualistic manner. As a South Asian Brahmin by birth, I was well-acquainted with the rich ancient Indian practices including the enigmatic tradition known as Niyoga which allows a childless ...