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The long-awaited, complete guide to the popular, vigorous method of yoga that is deeply rooted in ancient wisdom and scriptures
'In this day and age of health and finess trends, it is assuring to know that Sharon and David encouage their students to draw inspiration from the classical texts of yoga
Creators of the extermely popular Jivakukti Yoga method and cofounders of the New York City studios where it is taught, Sharon Gannon and David Life present their unique style of yoga for the first time in book form. As they explain their intensely physical and spiritual system of flowing postures, they provide inspiring expert instruction to guide you in your practice.
Unlike many books about yoga, Jivamukti Yoga focuses not only on the physical postures but also on how they evolved-the origins of the practices in yoga's ancient sacred texts and five-thousand-year-old traditions-the psychotherapeutic benefits that accrue with a steady practice, and the spiritual power that is set free when energy flows throughout the mind and body. Jivamjukti Yoga, which means 'soul liberation,' guides your body and soul into spiritual freedom, physical strength, peace of mind, better health, and self-realization-the ultimate goal of any practice, Bannon and Life help you understand each of the five tenets that comprise the yoga path to enligthenment:
Ahimsa-a nonviolent, compassionate lifestyle that emhasizes ethical vegetarianism and animal rights
Bhakti-Acknowledgment that God realization is the goal of all yoga practices
Meditation-connecting to that eternal unchanging reality within
Nadayoga-the development of a sound body and mind through deep listening
Scripture-study of the ancient yogic teachings, including Sanskrit chanting
Whatever yoga you practice, Javamukti Yoga will help you to strengthen and deepen that practice and lead you onto a path of spiritual clarity and self-discovery.
'If there is only one book you read about the practice of yoga, this shoud be the one. Sharon and David are deeply dedicated sudents and teachers of yoga who have the rare capacity to translate their profound understanding to the reader. This book is for anyone who wishes to find transformation through yoga. I'm grateful for their work and teachings.'-Stephan Reichtchaffen, M.D. Cofounder and CEO, Omega Institute
Contents
Foreword by Sting
Introduction Putting it all togther
Part 1 What is yoga?
Introduction Yoga is our true nature: Union with the divine self
Chapter 1 Jivamukti yoga: Putting yoga together in the West
Chapter 2 The roots of yoga...Back to the source
Chapter 3 Karma: What you think, say, and do
Chapter 4 Ahimsa: Walking the nonviolent path
Chapter 5 Guru: The teacher you can see and feel
Part 2 Outer practices that may lead to yoga
Introduction Sadhana: Conscious spiritual practice
Chapter 6 Prana: Freeing the life force
Chapter 7 Asana: Giving structure to the desire for yoga
Chapter 8 Vinyasa Krama: The forgotten language of sequencing postures
Chapter 9 Kriya: Discipline, study, and devotion.
Part 3 Inner practices that may lead to yoga
Introduciton Pratyahara: Turing inward...Toward independence
Chapter 10 Meditation: Sitting in the seat of the soul
Chapter 11 Nadam: Listening for the unstruck sound
Chapter 12 Bhakti: Becoming love itself
Appendix I Asana charts
Appendix II Recommended resources to read, listen to, and view (bibliography)
Notes
Glossary
Acknowledgments
Index
'In this day and age of health and finess trends, it is assuring to know that Sharon and David encouage their students to draw inspiration from the classical texts of yoga
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and timeless scriptural sources. What I appreciate so much about David and Sharon is how they help their yoga students to understand and appreciate the wisdom of all the great saints and jivamuktas who have contributed to raising consciousness. Ultimately, it is self-realizaion that is the true goal of yoga.'-Sri Swami Satchidananda Founder, Integral Yoga InstituteCreators of the extermely popular Jivakukti Yoga method and cofounders of the New York City studios where it is taught, Sharon Gannon and David Life present their unique style of yoga for the first time in book form. As they explain their intensely physical and spiritual system of flowing postures, they provide inspiring expert instruction to guide you in your practice.
Unlike many books about yoga, Jivamukti Yoga focuses not only on the physical postures but also on how they evolved-the origins of the practices in yoga's ancient sacred texts and five-thousand-year-old traditions-the psychotherapeutic benefits that accrue with a steady practice, and the spiritual power that is set free when energy flows throughout the mind and body. Jivamjukti Yoga, which means 'soul liberation,' guides your body and soul into spiritual freedom, physical strength, peace of mind, better health, and self-realization-the ultimate goal of any practice, Bannon and Life help you understand each of the five tenets that comprise the yoga path to enligthenment:
Ahimsa-a nonviolent, compassionate lifestyle that emhasizes ethical vegetarianism and animal rights
Bhakti-Acknowledgment that God realization is the goal of all yoga practices
Meditation-connecting to that eternal unchanging reality within
Nadayoga-the development of a sound body and mind through deep listening
Scripture-study of the ancient yogic teachings, including Sanskrit chanting
Whatever yoga you practice, Javamukti Yoga will help you to strengthen and deepen that practice and lead you onto a path of spiritual clarity and self-discovery.
'If there is only one book you read about the practice of yoga, this shoud be the one. Sharon and David are deeply dedicated sudents and teachers of yoga who have the rare capacity to translate their profound understanding to the reader. This book is for anyone who wishes to find transformation through yoga. I'm grateful for their work and teachings.'-Stephan Reichtchaffen, M.D. Cofounder and CEO, Omega Institute
Contents
Foreword by Sting
Introduction Putting it all togther
Part 1 What is yoga?
Introduction Yoga is our true nature: Union with the divine self
Chapter 1 Jivamukti yoga: Putting yoga together in the West
Chapter 2 The roots of yoga...Back to the source
Chapter 3 Karma: What you think, say, and do
Chapter 4 Ahimsa: Walking the nonviolent path
Chapter 5 Guru: The teacher you can see and feel
Part 2 Outer practices that may lead to yoga
Introduction Sadhana: Conscious spiritual practice
Chapter 6 Prana: Freeing the life force
Chapter 7 Asana: Giving structure to the desire for yoga
Chapter 8 Vinyasa Krama: The forgotten language of sequencing postures
Chapter 9 Kriya: Discipline, study, and devotion.
Part 3 Inner practices that may lead to yoga
Introduciton Pratyahara: Turing inward...Toward independence
Chapter 10 Meditation: Sitting in the seat of the soul
Chapter 11 Nadam: Listening for the unstruck sound
Chapter 12 Bhakti: Becoming love itself
Appendix I Asana charts
Appendix II Recommended resources to read, listen to, and view (bibliography)
Notes
Glossary
Acknowledgments
Index
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ISBN
345442083
Publication
Ballantine Books New York