YOGA Science and Practice
Description
We have recently become aware of the importance of Yoga in daily life, nay as an integral dinacharya not to be missed. However, for most of us the real meaning of Yoga is still obscure. It is more than asana or body gymnastics. It is much more than our outer garment.
Yoga is closely related to the mind and heart. To our feelings, sensations, emotions and attitude. To our citta, the memory and ego. Culturing our mind is Yoga. Broadening our vision is Yoga. Strengthening Faith Trust Kindness Innocence Friendliness is Yoga.
Being able to sit in deep Meditation in the lap of the Divine is one of the profoundest gifts of Yoga. This can be practiced by all. It does not depend on current health status, skill set, economics or gender.
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The methods and techniques given in this book are a means to achieve the DIVINE UNION = SWEET BLISS = YOGA.
This is made possible by treading the Path of Yoga conscientiously.
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Peppered with insights from revered sages and verses from traditional texts, this book outlines the main Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha. It also mentions about Dhyana, and gives tips regarding Diet, Ayurveda, and Prayer for a holistic approach to Yoga.
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Content
- Intro
- Blessing
- Preface
- Prayer
- Traditional Texts on Yoga - Yoga Vasistha
- Bhagavad Gita
- Patanjali Yoga Sutras
- Thirumoolar Manthiram
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- Gheranda Samhita
- Surya Namaskars For Health, Efficiency & Longevity
- Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha
- Etymology of word YOGA in Sanskrit
- What is Yoga
- The Trinity that Upholds Creation
- Revered Yogini Three
- Nature of the Body
- Nature of the Mind
- Proper Breathing
- Prana Chakra Nadi
- Triguna Tridosha Trikal Sandhya
- Propped - Pillow, Folded Bath Towel
- Chair with Armrest, without Armrest, Wall, Bench
- Asana Practice
- Warm Ups
- Arms tight Palms wide rigid
- Making Rainfall
- Moving the Shoulder n Neck
- Body Rotation
- Cradling the Baby
- Bridge Pose - Setubandhasana
- Butterfly - Titli
- Cat Stretch - Marjariasana
- Slow & Steady
- Locust Pose - Shalabhasana
- Cobra - Bhujangasana
- Plank - Dandasana
- Boat - Naukasana
- Wind Rid - Pavanmuktasana
- Upward Lift - Purvottanaasana
- Forward Bend - Paschimottanasana
- Shoulder Stand - Sarvangasana
- Dancing Shiva Supine - Natarajasana
- Bow Pose - Dhanurasana
- Relaxation Poses
- Corpse Pose - Shavasana
- Crocodile - Makarasana
- Prone Vishnu
- Child Pose - Shashankasana
- Sitting Poses - Vajrasana
- Sukhasana
- Parvatasana
- ArdhaMatsyendrasana
- Standing Poses - Tadasana
- Warrior Pose
- Pranayama - Ujjayi Breath
- Bhastrika
- Nadi Shodhana
- Meditation - Importance of Guided Meditation
- Hari Om Meditation
- Pancakosha Meditation
- Mudra
- Maha Mudra
- Yoga Mudra
- Chin Mudra
- Dhyana Mudra
- Adi Mudra
- Avahan Mudra and Anjali Mudra
- Bandha - Moola Bandha
- Maha Bandha
- Advanced Postures
- Padmasana
- Natarajasana
- Chakrasana
- Halasana
- Matsyasana
- Mayurasana
- Shirsasana
- Significant Aspects
- Key Pointers - Walking
- Perspiring
- Massaging
- Deepen the Yoga Experience - Yoga Mat
- Bathing & Fresh Clothes
- Phone in Airplane Mode
- Listen to Gurudev's Talk
- Read a Knowledge Sheet
- Listening to Music
- Eye care & Tooth care
- Regular Habits - Chanting and Singing
- Prayer
- Lighting a Lamp
- Puja Havan Satsang Aarti
- Daily Watch - Diet
- Ayurveda and Vitamins
- Yoga Nidra
- Occasional Practices - Trataka
- Jal Neti
- Laghu Shankha Prakshalana
- Marma, Meru Chikitsa, Craniosacral Therapy
- Panchakarma
- Personal Interest Practices - Sukshma Vyayama
- Reflexology
- Outdoor Sports
- Yama Niyama
- Pratyahara Inward Turn
- Dharana Concentration
- Dhyana Meditation
- Samadhi Transcendental State
- Yoga is a Family thing
- Asana Chart
- Latin Transliteration Chart
- References
- Epilogue
- About the Author
