This book is about self-realization and personal transformation, not conversion. When one experiences true transformation, it naturally expands to touch family, friends, associates and society at large. The book begins with a discussion on spiritual awakening, followed by a look at the awareness of self and the personal journey of transformation. In order to effect life changes, the author provides practical guidelines for weight management, overcoming addictions, daily yoga practice, meditation, and skillful living. He then describes the natural outcome of universality and selfless service....

This book focuses on the art and practice of meditation. The author's background as a teacher of Yoga and transformation offers the reader a wealth of personal experience, which covers many aspects of meditation. Anyone can enhance the quality of their life through meditation. For those interested in meditation and the spiritual path, the author's writing style is clear and simple enough for the novice, and full of inspiration for the yoga student or teacher who has been meditating for many years. Practical guidance includes specific aids and preparation for meditation. The various techniques...

In Wisdom for Living, the author, Yogi Shanti Desai, is inspired to delve into the ancient Yogic philosophies to further examine the journey to self realization. Each section contains short quotes and affirmations to make this inspirational book a joyful and effortless read. In a few moments you can tune into the author's straightforward style and find a new way of looking at the universe and our relationships to all things. With chapters on subjects like Non-attachment, Selfless Service, Acceptance, Love and Devotion, the ancient teachings of Yoga take on a new light and new meaning in our...

This book explains essential ancient philosophies of India in a simplified form. Yogi Shanti Desai, a master of yoga, distills the essence of Vedanta and Sankhya philosophy, and explains esoteric philosophical concepts in and modern manner. The book is so dense with knowledge, you may find yourself rereading areas and pondering their meaning to get full disclosure. Seeing these ancient philosophies through the eyes of modern day yoga master will give them a new dimension and make them more accessible to spiritual seekers.

Yogi Shanti Desai explains the veils of illusion that cover the everlasting Self in a modern manner, giving the reader plenty of anecdotes, stories and examples to ponder. He gives life to the yogic philosophical ideas of attachment and explains the roots of suffering, personal drama and unnecessary psychological pain. All the ancient yogis pointed to the illusions of the world (Maya) as the origin of suffering, Yogi Shanti Desai has made that idea even clearer through this book. It is the perfect companion to read before and after meditation or waking/sleeping, to will help the spiritual...

Want to know everything about yoga? Read this book. Distilled and prepared by Yogi Shanti Desai, a lifetime practitioner and teacher who has become a master of yoga, this book contains information about the history of yoga, paths of Raja, Gnana, Karma and Bhakti Yoga, meditation, diet, fasting, postures, breathing, reincarnation, gurus, Kundalini, surrender, guidance for practicing daily routine and affirmations and much more. The practice manual has been used as the foundation for several yoga teacher trainings and will teach you everything you need to know about yoga and how to apply it.

The author draws revolutionary comparisons between the ancient scriptures of India and modern scientific thought to unravel the mysteries of our connection to the universe and the secret to tapping bliss.

Are you looking for a goal and direction to balance your life? In this book you'll discover, how to: - Awaken from cosmic illusion (Maya). - Manage life by balancing energy, money, time and spiritual wisdom. - Learn meditation to quiet the mind and experience bliss. - Learn affirmations to reprogram your unconscious mind. - Use spiritual reflection to clarify vital issues of life. We are programmed constantly from childhood. Parents, schools, religion, environment and experiences have hypnotized us. These experiences are stored in the unconscious mind and control our life. We are running in...