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Asana and Pranayama
(All titles are in English unless otherwise specified)
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha
Asana
Pranayama Mudra Bandha is recognized internationally as one of the most
systematic yoga manuals available today. Since its first publication
by the Bihar School of Yoga in 1969, it has been reprinted thirteen
times and translated into many languages. It is the main reference text
used by yoga teachers and students of Bihar Yoga/Satyananda Yoga within
the International Yoga Fellowship Movement, and many other traditions
as well.
This comprehensive text provides clear illustrations, step by step directions and details of chakra awareness. It guides the practitioner or teacher from the simplest to the most advanced practices of the hatha yoga system. A therapeutic index is included for use by doctors and yoga therapists incorporating recent information from research into yoga. This edition successfully brings the exposition of yoga practices to the standard of a university text.
Suitable for all teachers and practitioners.
543 pp, Soft cover, Line drawings and diagrams
ISBN 81-86336-14-1, (English and Hindi)
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Ajna Chakra
While
knowledge of the external world is gained through the senses, it is
through our sixth sense, ajna chakra, also known as the third eye or
the eye of intuition, that higher intelligence, both unmanifest and
manifest, is experienced. Awakening ajna chakra is opening the channel
to experience answers to what lies beyond external reality, questions
haunting every seeker.
This new edition of Ajna Chakra by Rishi Nityabodhananda has been revised and updated. Included are discussions on kundalini yoga, ajna chakra in the tantric texts, yogic practices to awaken ajna chakra, attempts by science to validate dimensions of consciousness beyond objective external reality, and research into the role of the pineal gland and its relationship with ajna chakra.
146 pp, Soft cover, Line drawings
ISBN 978-81-86336-80-9, (English)
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A Systematic Course in the
Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya
This
is the most comprehensive text ever published on yoga. It contains a
complete course of 36 structured lessons on all the practices of integral
yoga. The lessons were compiled from the teachings given by Swami Satyananda
and are useful as a practical and theoretical guide to all levels of
yoga teachers and aspirants. The book presents a synthesis of yoga in
a scientific and systematic manner. The different branches of hatha
yoga, raja yoga, mantra yoga, karma yoga, bhakti yoga, jnana yoga and
kriya yoga are progressively introduced with special emphasis on practice,
theory and application in day to day life.
Suitable for all, but may be daunting for beginners.
984 pp, Hard cover, 8 colour plates, line drawings, diagrams
ISBN 81-85787-08-5, (English & Hindi)
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Dynamics of Yoga
Dynamics
of Yoga outlines the original yogic concepts and practices which form
the foundations of Bihar Yoga, or Satyananda Yoga. Ideal as an introduction
to Bihar Yoga, these early teachings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati aim
to give the reader a deeper understanding of yoga and its practical
application in daily life. The core practices of yoga and meditation
are highlighted, with emphasis on mind management and the development
of awareness. The book remains a timeless work on the art and science
of yoga as seen through the eyes of a master.
Included in this edition is a new chapter outlining the history and development of Bihar Yoga.
176 pp, Soft cover, Line drawings and diagrams
ISBN 81-85787-14-X, (English and Hindi)
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Hatha Yoga Pradipika
This
book is a thorough commentary on the original text by Maharishi Swatmarama.
It elucidates the entire science of hatha yoga as it was conceived and
practised, not for health and fitness only, but for awakening the pranas,
chakras and kundalini shakti. This text points out that hatha yoga is
not just a physical practice but a process of cellular transmutation
from gross, to subtle to divine. Thus hatha yoga was considered the
foundation of all higher yogas. This text clearly shows the link between
tantra and hatha yoga, and also emphasizes that hatha yoga leads to
raja yoga, otherwise it is practised in vain.
641 pp, Soft cover, Line drawings and diagrams
ISBN 81-85787-38-7
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Moola Bandha
(The Master Key)
This
book is dedicated to those honest and relentless yoga practitioners
who are searching for the master-key to unlock the door to the abode
of maha kundalini. Little has ever been written on the ancient practice
of bandha, which is regarded as an important aspect of both hatha and
kundalini yogas. Moola bandha is not difficult to perform and gives
great benefits to the practitioner, physically, mentally and spiritually.
This book focuses on the theory and practice of bandha, giving descriptions
and instructions for different stages and variations which allow the
practitioner to awaken the primal energy within.
132 pp, Soft cover, Line drawings and diagrams
ISBN 81-85787-32-8, (English and Hindi)
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Nawa Yogini Tantra
(Yoga Practice for Females)
This
book is written exclusively for women from the outlook of a woman. The
first section, on spirituality, describes the important role of women
in social and spiritual evolution, and traces their development from
menarche to menopause. The second section discusses special applications
of yoga for backache, depression, menstrual irregularities, pregnancy,
prolapse, overweight and others. Each chapter inspires the woman to
help heal herself and regain her divine power through the practices
of yoga. The third section deals with yoga sadhana and includes a guide
to yogic practice, explaining where, how and when to practice. Techniques
are divided into three levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced.
Important reference for yoga teachers.
232 pp, Soft cover, Line drawings and diagrams
ISBN 81-85787-42-5, (English and Hindi)
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Prana and Pranayama
Prana
and Pranayama is a comprehensive text on the classical philosophy of
prana, life force, and pranayama, expansion and control of the life
force. It provides a complete description of the science of pranayama
as presented in the classical texts and as taught in the Satyananda
Yoga tradition by the Bihar School of Yoga.
The first part of the book explores the theory of prana and its related yogic concepts: koshas, chakras, nadis and mantras. Secondly, it expands upon respiratory physiology and current research undertaken by science on pranayama. In the practical section, specific guidelines for practising pranayama are given, using detailed instructions and illustrations. Throughout the text, scriptural sources further enhance the reader's understanding, bringing to light the original essence and intent of these classical teachings.
362 pp, Soft cover, Line drawings and diagrams
ISBN 81-86336-79-2
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Surya Namaskara
Surya
Namaskara, or salutation to the sun, is an important yogic practice
which dates back to the ancient vedic period when the sun was worshipped
as a powerful symbol of spiritual consciousness. From its esoteric origins
Surya Namaskara has developed into a practice of twelve postures which
weave together to generate prana (subtle energy), aiming towards the
purification and rejuvenation of the practitioner.
This book discusses in detail the full practice of Surya Namaskara, including the surya and bija mantras, points of concentration and extended guidelines to aid both practitioners and teachers. An in-depth physiological study of Surya Namaskara supports its present day use as a powerful therapeutic practice.
108 pp, Soft cover, Line drawings and diagrams
ISBN 81-7621-058-7, (English and Hindi)
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Yoga Chudamani Upanishad
(Crown Jewel of Yoga)
Yoga
Chudamani Upanishad is a manual of higher sadhana for advanced and initiated
aspirants. It delineates the ancient path of kundalini awakening in
its original and pure form before the proliferation of modern yogic
literature. The text elucidates a unique combination of kundalini yoga
and vedantic upasana. It discusses the nadis, prana vayus, chakras and
kundalini shakti, and also provides detailed descriptions of ajapa gayatri
and pranava, which are older vedic and upanishadic meditative disciplines.
The text includes the original Sanskrit verses, along with transliteration, translation and a comprehensive commentary by Swami Satyadharma Saraswati under the guidance of Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati. For students of Indian philosophy, it provides a valuable study of the compatibility of Yoga and Vedanta, or the tantric and vedic systems of philosophy and practice.
330 pp, Soft cover, Line drawings and diagrams
ISBN 81-86336-27-3
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Yoga Education for Children
(a Manual for Teaching Yoga to Children)
This
is a book on yoga compiled with children in mind. The first part explains
which yoga practices are particularly beneficial for children of different
ages. It offers approaches that can be used by teachers and parents
to introduce yoga to children of different age groups. It includes topics
such as: better methods of education, integrating yoga into the classroom,
the cause of student unrest and its remedy. The second part focuses
on yoga therapy for children and describes actual situations where yoga
was used to help overcome specific problems in childhood. The third
part contains a wide range of yogic techniques and activities for children
including: asana, pranayama, yoga games, relaxation and meditation,
and stories.
Suitable for children of all ages. A good reference for yoga teachers.
302 pp, Soft cover, Line drawings and diagrams
ISBN 81-85787-33-6, (English and Hindi)
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