Modern Yoga

In The Eight Limbs of Yoga for Modern Times, you'll discover how to integrate the wisdom of yoga into your daily routine—whether you're a yoga teacher, a devoted practitioner, or someone seeking deeper meaning in life.

Grounded in investigative research and real survivor stories, Surviving Modern Yoga uncovers the physical and sexual abuse perpetrated by Ashtanga yoga leader Pattabhi Jois—and reckons with the culture, structures, and mythos that enabled it. Yoga culture sells well-meaning westerners the full...

Practical and insightful, The Sacred Tradition of Yoga begins with a clear and deep inquiry into the human condition, reminding us of true purpose of Yoga. The second half of the book focuses on the yamas and niyamas, the personal disciplines and social ethics of yoga. Throughout, Dr. Jois’ teachings honor ancient traditions and underscore the benefits we can gain from adopting a yogic way of life in the modern world.

The audiobook explores Ayurveda's understanding of both the problem of our 'one addiction process' and its solution. It offers holistic techniques that enhance any of the traditional recovery pathways and beyond any of the common diet/exercise dogma from mainstream media. It covers the stress/addictive tendencies of the doshic types, and links this to how stress affects metabolism, the main determinant of health. The programme offered in the audiobook is an integration of the philosophy, psychology and physical practises of Yoga and Ayurveda to help people shift their life trajectory.

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...

Yoga is so prevalent in the modern world - practiced by pop stars, taught in schools, and offered in yoga centers, health clubs, and even shopping malls - that we take its presence, and its meaning, for granted. But how did the current yoga boom happen? And is it really rooted in ancient Indian practices, as many of its adherents claim? In this groundbreaking book, Mark Singleton calls into question many commonly held beliefs about the nature and origins of postural yoga (asana) and suggests a radically new way of understanding the meaning of yoga as it is practiced by millions today.

This book is a spiritual memoir on the life and explorations of Anthony “Prem” Carlisi, as well as a source of practical, applicable information about the practices of Ashtanga Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra. The synergy of these three sciences are what Prem believes to be the key to living a healthy, rooted, and ecstatic life!

The Living Gita is a translation of, and commentary on, the Bhagavad Gita by Sri Swami Satchidananda, one of the world’s most respected Yoga masters. The Gita is the summary and essence of Eastern spiritual wisdom, drawn from the Hindu tradition. When Swami Satchidananda arrived in the West in 1966, he recognized the need to make the teachings of Yoga and this classic text accessible to modern readers and listeners. He soon began giving talks on the Gita, which became the foundation for The Living Gita, first published in 1988.

This unabridged modern and practical guide is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners, offering a clear and engaging exploration of the ancient teachings of the Yoga Sutras. The Daily Guide to the Yoga Sutras brings each sutra to life through guided reflections, meditations, and simple practices you can follow along with.

This edition of The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali is presented as a valuable bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding. Earlier translations and commentaries on the Sutras of Patanjali have played a crucial role in introducing this monumental work to the West. Yet the landscape of spiritual inquiry has changed over the years. Readers today bring new questions, new challenges, and a renewed desire for clarity, relevance, and direct experience. In revisiting Johnston’s earlier work and that of older translations and commentaries, this edition: Updates antiquated language and ...

Have you ever felt a deep and persistent yearning for a peace that the world cannot seem to offer? Have you questioned the nature of your reality, your purpose, and the endless cycle of joy and sorrow? Thousands of years ago, a young prince named Rama, overwhelmed by these same existential questions, fell into a profound despair. The dialogue that followed between him and the enlightened Sage Vasistha became one of the most treasured scriptures of all time: the Yoga Vasistha. Now, in The Sage's Light: A Modern Seeker's Introduction to the Yoga Vasistha, author Naveen Goyal invites you on an...

Stop Trying to "Fix" Your Life. Start Understanding Your Mind. The Ancient Map to Inner Peace in a Chaotic Modern World. We live in an era of paradox. We have mapped the human genome and explored the edges of the solar system, yet we often cannot find our car keys - or more importantly, our peace of mind. We are the most connected generation in history, yet we face a global epidemic of loneliness. We are the gods of technology, but we remain the slaves of our own impulses. What if the manual for your mind was written 2,000 years ago? The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali is not just an ancient ...

Uncover the Ancient Secret of Shakti. A Narrative Journey into the Heart of the Divine Mother. Are you ready to walk the bridge between the human and the divine? In a world obsessed with power and plagued by uncertainty, the ancient Markandeya Purana stands as a lighthouse of resilience. It is the only major Purana that does not ask you to renounce the world, but to master it through the power of Shakti. In The Markandeya Purana: The Saga of Shakti, author Naveen Goyal offers a stunning, narrative retelling of this timeless scripture. Moving beyond dry translation, this book breathes life ...

Fight insomnia with simple yoga poses, meditations, and breathwork that will help you sleep better, longer—from a master yoga trainer and the author of Yoga Sequencing and Teaching Yoga. Although modern science has unraveled some of the mysteries of our sleeping, dreaming, and waking states...

What if Pentecost held a secret far beyond what history recorded? For centuries, the true meaning of this sacred fire has remained veiled. Drawing on Essene mystical tradition and profound spiritual insight, this transformative book reveals: The hidden practice—an ancient solar yoga that awakens divine fire within the human being and opens the path to conscious evolution The secret of individuality—how to unite with your eternal I-Am, the diamond ray of solar consciousness that liberates you from personality's illusions Discover the initiatory path of fire that Jesus and the apostles ...

Hinduism for Beginners — Hindu Sacred Texts — Bhagavad Gita Explained — Indian Spirituality — Dharma and Karma — Yoga and Devotion — Hindu Gods and Goddesses — Comparative Religion What if one of the world’s oldest spiritual traditions could be understood without stereotypes, confusion, or shallow shortcuts? Hinduism is not a religion that fits neatly into one simple definition. It is a living world of sacred stories, divine forms, philosophical questions, rituals, poetry, devotion, discipline, family life, temples, festivals, and the lifelong search for dharma. For many ...

Discover the Ultimate Science of Freedom In a world addicted to chaos, distraction, and relentless noise, true peace is not found by escaping your life - it is found by mastering it. Hidden within the vast tapestry of ancient Indian wisdom lies a profound, nearly forgotten masterpiece: the Yoga Yajnavalkya Samhita. Unlike other texts that demand you abandon the world for a Himalayan cave, this profound dialogue was spoken in the bustling court of a king. It is a revolutionary, step-by-step manual designed specifically for the householder - the individual seeking cosmic illumination while ...

Why do so many people suffer sadness often disguised behind smiles? What is the common dilemma of such inner pain? The reason is a simple one – it is the inability to complete a feeling! To understand this seeming complex situation we need to break down the subject into three parts. 1. What is an incomplete feeling? 2. What is a complete feeling? 3. How to heal such a feeling of incompleteness. An incomplete feeling is an emotion that lingers on and on without reaching its completion. We mull over it, try to figure it out, think about thinking about it, resist it by wishing it wasn’t so...

Living a healthy, happy, and purposeful life starts with a clear and focused mind. A Seeker’s Guide to the Yoga Sutras is an easy introduction to the lessons of Patanjali - graceful, concise explanations of spiritual truths. With short chapters that show you how to adapt these yoga sutras to modern life, you’ll be on an accelerated journey of the soul.

Vacillating between a desire to get high and a yearning for a substance-free life, she finds herself alternating between cocaine and yoga, dependence and freedom. Will she be able to let go of her self-abuse and find sobriety one day, and one breath, at a time? An addict who once disappeared into crack dens, she now seeks solace at yoga studios. As Jessica attempts to create a path to recovery “on the mat” and in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, she grapples with one unanswerable question: Is recovery worth it?