Yoga by the Numbers

Yoga by the Numbers
Author: Richard Rosen
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2022-12-06
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1611807387

A fascinating explanation of the significant, often symbolic role that numbers play in yoga philosophy—by beloved yoga teacher and writer Richard Rosen. Numbers play a meaningful role in the philosophy of many spiritual traditions—and yoga is no exception. For example, the number one is the quintessential yoga number, representing “unity” and “wholeness”; number two sometimes stands for co-operative effort, and other times for conflict; and number four is the number of completeness or stability, as it “stands” on “four legs.” There are twelve different names for the mantra OM, each one revealing a different aspect of this root sound. With his distinctive blend of knowledge and humor, Richard Rosen unpacks the fascinating significance that numbers hold in the philosophy and practice of yoga. Stories and practices woven throughout—like the Eka Danta simple meditation exercise, which concentrates on "one pointedness" and is associated with the one tusk of Ganesh—offer readers a hands-on way to explore the importance of numbers in their own practice. Yoga by the Numbers will enlighten and entertain the yogi in your life.

Yoga Numbers

Yoga Numbers
Author: Tyler Mongan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2017-11-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781979972383

This book shows you how to discover your YOGA Numbers based on your birthdate. If you are a student of yoga you will learn how to use the numbers in your birthdate to discover the yoga practices that align with your life purpose and deepen your yoga practice with birthdate specific asana, pranayama, and meditations. If you are a Yoga instructor you will learn how to use the numbers in your birthdate to enhance your teaching. You will also learn how to design yoga classes based on YOGA Numbers and how to enrich your communication and instruction with students by using their YOGA Numbers.

Original Yoga

Original Yoga
Author: Richard Rosen
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0834827409

Widely respected yoga teacher and author Richard Rosen draws on ancient yoga encyclopedias to explain how yoga was practiced before it became popular in the West. He compares the three main existing sources known to yoga scholars to describe how complex and rich the practice of yoga once was. It included systematic teachings on personal hygiene, good health, and good relationships, and other practices of yoga that went far beyond just the physical postures. Each section of the book offers a guided practice session of ancient poses and breathing techniques to enable readers to connect to the roots of their yoga and to offer a framework from which to understand the sequences they use in their regular sessions.

Yoga and the Quest for the True Self

Yoga and the Quest for the True Self
Author: Stephen Cope
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 485
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 198480006X

More than 100,000 copies sold! Millions of Americans know yoga as a superb form of exercise and as a potent source of calm in the midst of our stress-filled lives. Far fewer are aware of the full promise of yoga as "the way of the fully alive human being"--a 4,000-year-old practical path of liberation that fits the needs of modern Western seekers with startling precision. Now one of America's leading scholars of yoga psychology--who is also a Western-trained psychotherapist--offers this marvelously lively and personal account of an ancient tradition that promises "the soul awake in this lifetime." Drawing on the vivid stories of practitioners at the largest yoga center in America, where he has lived and taught for more than ten years, Stephen Cope describes the philosophy, psychology, and practice of yoga--a practical science of development that urges us not to transcend or dissolve the self, but rather to encounter it more deeply. In this irreverent modern-day Pilgrim's Progress, Cope introduces us to an unforgettable cast of contemporary seekers--on the road to enlightenment carrying all the baggage of the human condition: confusion, loss, disappointment, addiction, and the eternal conflicts around sex and relationship. As he describes the subtle shifts of energy and consciousness that happen at each stage of the path, we discover that in yoga, "liberation" does not require us to leave life in the world for some transcendent spiritual plane. Life itself is the path. Above all, Cope shows how yoga can heal the suffering of self-estrangement that pervades our society, leading us to a new sense of purpose and to a deeper, more satisfying life in the world.

Complete Book of Yoga

Complete Book of Yoga
Author: Vimla Lalvani
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1999
Genre: Hatha yoga
ISBN: 9780600605676

A complete and easy-to-follow guide to yoga, suitable for all levels of ability; Simple daily exercise plans target different areas of the body, while ailment-based routines provide soothing remedies for many common health complaints; Includes Kama Sutra-inspired positions designed to improve lovemaking techniques; Illustrated with more than 500 colour photographs

The Truth of Yoga

The Truth of Yoga
Author: Daniel Simpson
Publisher: North Point Press
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0374722684

A succinct, approachable guide to the origins, development, key texts, concepts, and practices of yoga. Yoga is practiced by many millions of people worldwide and is celebrated for its mental, physical, and spiritual benefits. And yet, as Daniel Simpson reveals in The Truth of Yoga, much of what is said about yoga is misleading. For example, the word “yoga” does not always mean union. In fact, in perhaps the discipline’s most famous text—the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali—its aim is described as separation: isolating consciousness from everything else. And yoga is not five thousand years old, as is commonly claimed; the earliest evidence of practice dates back about twenty-five hundred years. (Yoga may well be older, but no one can prove it.) The Truth of Yoga is a clear, concise, and accessible handbook for the lay reader that draws upon abundant recent scholarship. It outlines these new findings with practitioners in mind, highlighting ways to keep traditions alive in the twenty-first century.

Yoga Happy

Yoga Happy
Author: Hannah Barrett
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2022-02-27
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1787137686

Find connection, calm and happiness. Yoga Happy is an essential companion to help you through life, whether you’re a complete yoga beginner or wanting to deepen your home practice. In this beautiful, full-colour book you will find everything you need to build your inner strength and resilience, and help you find calm, happiness and the resilience to navigate the modern world. Written by yoga and meditation teacher Hannah Barrett, who has helped hundreds of thousands of people both online and through her workshops and classes, Yoga Happy encourages you to incorporate key disciplines, thoughts and actions into your everyday life. No matter how little time or space you have, Hannah shows how you can find your energy, reduce stress at home or at work, get a good night’s sleep and learn to cope better with whatever life throws at you. This inspiring handbook will also guide you through short, illustrated yoga sequences adapted for all abilities, plus give you breathing techniques, meditations and other proven mindful practices that will help to nourish and support your mind and body.

Yoga Poga Shmoga!

Yoga Poga Shmoga!
Author: Sonia Jones
Publisher: See-Saw Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Brothers and sisters
ISBN: 9781943154326

"A sibling relationship is tested when Mitzi chooses to practice yoga with her friends instead of hanging out with her younger brother, Axel."--

Yoga Body

Yoga Body
Author: Mark Singleton
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2010-02-25
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0195395344

Most people assume that 'postural' yoga is an ancient Indian tradition. But in fact, as Singleton shows, this type of yoga is quite a recent development. Singleton presents a study of the origins of postural yoga, challenging many current notions about its nature and origins.

Power Yoga For Dummies

Power Yoga For Dummies
Author: Doug Swenson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2011-06-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1118069536

"Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style." —Karen Allen, actress, Yoga Practitioner "Doug Swenson masterfully presents one of the most physically challenging styles of Hatha Yoga in a way students of any level will find safe, fun, easeful, and empowering." —John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga In just a few years, Yoga has gone from an obscure spiritual discipline practiced by a handful of the "enlightened" in the Far East, to a mainstream exercise routine taught at gyms all across America. Now, at the turn of the new millennium, Yoga has a younger sibling, Power Yoga. A high-energy physical discipline embraced by Sting, Madonna, and thousands of other celebrities, professional athletes, and health advocates, Power Yoga takes the basics of Yoga and gives it a good healthy dose of aerobics to tone all your muscles, sharpen your focus, ease your spirit, and strengthen your heart. Want to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? Power Yoga For Dummies shows you how. Featuring step-by-step instructions, illustrated with photographs that help you see each move clearly, it shows you how to: Improve flexibility, strength, and endurance Develop rock-hard abs, legs, and arms Find an instructor and the right workout gear Customize workouts for all ages and fitness levels Enhance your practice with a partner Beat stress, sharpen your focus, and lift your spirits Power Yoga celebrity Doug Swenson explains the philosophy and science behind Power Yoga. He gets you ready to take the leap into Power Yoga, and he arms you with: Three complete Power Yoga routines—beginning, intermediate and advanced Exercises to improve specific areas, including flexibility, strength, endurance, and specific muscle groups such as your arms, abs, and glutes Expert tips on diet and nutrition for enhancing your practice and improving your overall health Specific postures and exercises that benefit women and seniors A fun and easy guide for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this inspirational guide will help you unit a strong, sleek body with a sharp, clear mind.