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.
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"Good for both beginners and advanced students, this is an excellent choice for most yoga collections." (Library Journal, July 2004) "Their guide is written in such a clear, sensible way..." (Publishers Weekly, June 28, 2004)
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978-0-471-64764-5 (9780471647645)
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DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D., is one of the bestselling authors of the last twenty years. His books have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. Chopra has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, and many other major television shows. He has been featured on the cover of Newsweek and was the subject of a cover story in Time magazine. He cofounded The Chopra Center at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, and he regularly gives lectures and seminars around the world. 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 Vital Energy, which won the 2001 NAPRA Nautilus Award for best health book of the year.
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 Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Session. Conclusion. Recommended Reading. Index.
