The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga: A Practical Guide to Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit

ISBN-13: 9780471736271 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 224 str.

Deepak Chopra

Opis

The remarkable benefits of yoga, which include improved flexibility, balance, muscle tone, endurance, and vitality, only hint at the extraordinary power of this deeply spiritual practice. When adhered to and practiced mindfully, yoga can unlock readers' full creative potential, their capacity for love and compassion, and ability to find success in all areas of their lives. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga brings spirituality back to yoga. It shows how the Seven Spiritual Laws play a crucial role in yoga's path to enlightenment while providing readers with a wealth of meditation techniques, mantras, breathing exercises, and yoga poses. Whether a newcomer to yoga or an experienced practitioner, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga is a portal to yoga's deeper spiritual dimension and a beautiful step to a happier, more harmonious, and more abundant life.

Spis treści

Preface: The Four Yogas. Acknowledgments. Introduction. PART I: THE PHILOSOPHY OF YOGA. 1. Yoga Is Union. 2. Soul Questions. 3. The Royal Path to Union. 4. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga. PART II: MEDITATION AND BREATHING. 5. Meditation: Calming a Turbulent Mind. 6. Moving Energy: Pranayama and Bandhas. PART III: YOGA PRACTICE. 7. Consciousness in Motion.: Yoga Asanas. 8. the Seen Spiritual Laws of Yoga Session. Conclusion. Recommended Reading. Index.

O autorze

DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D., is one of the world s bestselling authors. His books have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. Dr. Chopra has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, and many other major television shows, and he was the subject of a cover story in Time magazine. DAVID SIMON, M.D., is the cofounder, CEO, and Medical Director of the Chopra Center. With Deepak Chopra and Leanne Backer, he coauthored The Chopra Center Cookbook, and he is the author of Return to Wholeness and the Nautilus Award-winning Vital Energy.