Excerpts from the book: ."It may be well for us to take a general view of the subject of Yoga. What is the end and aim of the teachings and the practices? What does it all mean? What is Man seeking for in all these endeavors? What does life, and growth, and development, and evolution mean? These are questions that thinking people are constantly asking, and which but few are able to answer even partially. The Yogi Philosophy teaches that the end of all human endeavor and life is to allow the soul to unfold until it reach with Spirit. And as Spirit is the divine part of man- the bit of...

When the soul sees itself as a Center surrounded by its circumference--when the Sun knows that it is a Sun, surrounded by its whirling planets-then is it ready for the Wisdom and Power of the Masters.

Excerpts from the book: In this course of lessons, we shall take up the subject of "Gnani Yoga"-the Yoga of Wisdom, and will endeavor to make plain some of its most important and highest teachings. And, we trust that in so doing, we shall be able to awaken in you a still higher realization of your relationship with the One, and a corresponding Love for that in which you live, and move and have your being. We ask for your loving sympathy and cooperation in our task.

Excerpts from the book: The whole theory and practice of Hatha Yogi is based upon this idea of return to nature-the belief that the Instinctive Mind of man contains that which will maintain health under normal conditions. And accordingly those who practice its teachings learn first to "let go," and then to live as closely to natural conditions as is possible in this age of artificiality. And this little book has been devoted to pointing out nature's ways and methods, in order that we may return to them. We have not taught a new doctrine, but have merely cried out to you to come with us to the...

New Thought proponents at the turn of the 20th century sought to use mysticism to unleash the forces of the universe in themselves. One of the most influential thinkers of this early New Age philosophy promises here, in this 1904 book, to show the reader to see with the clear vision of the Spirit and how to achieve the peace of the awakened and conscious soul. As the yogi reminds us, No occult teaching is ever wasted-all bears fruit in its own good time. With this significant document of the New Thought movement back in print, now may be the time. American writer WILLIAM WALKER ATKINSON...

Science of Breath is a complete manual of the Oriental breathing philosophy of physical, mental, psychic and spiritual development. Written by Yogi Ramacharaka, it is widely considered to be a classic. Yogi Ramacharaka authored many books in his lifetime but Science of Breath is considered by many to be his best. It may be required reading for some, and for others it remains an essential part of their personal library.

This is a manual of the Oriental Breathing Philosophy for physical, mental, psychic and spiritual development. William Walker Atkinson (1862 - 1932) was an attorney and is also known to have been the author of the pseudonymous works attributed to Yogi Ramacharaka.

In 1903, Science of Breath introduced Americans to yoga. Throughout this work, Western biology is mixed with Indian spiritual practices to show readers how to breathe better and improve their lives. Yoga can increase focus, decrease stress, and bring the practitioner greater awareness. Anyone interested in yoga will find this helpful guide a great way to start their practice.--This text refers to an alternate edition.

The Western student is apt to be somewhat confused in his ideas regarding the Yogis and their philosophy and practice. Travelers to India have written great tales about the hordes of fakirs, mendicants and mountebanks who infest the great roads of India and the streets of its cities, and who impudently claim the title "Yogi." The Western student is scarcely to be blamed for thinking of the typical Yogi as an emaciated, fanatical, dirty, ignorant Hindu, who either sits in a fixed posture until his body becomes ossified, or else holds his arm up in the air until it becomes stiff and withered...

This book is justly famous as a superb distillation of the main principles of Raja Yoga, presented in a manner best suited to western minds. First published in 1906, it was written by William Walker Atkinson, an intensely secretive occultist, who authored many works under various pseudonyms, including Yogi Ramacharaka. Alongside its philosophical content, the book includes numerous mental exercises. Some are designed to increase the control and enjoyment we have over our own lives, while others aid in the development of occult powers and move the developed soul towards that ultimate spiritual...