The Bhagavad-Gita : Krishna's Counsel in Time of War (Bantam Classics)

The Bhagavad-Gita : Krishna's Counsel in Time of War (Bantam Classics)

The Bhagavad-Gita has been an essential text of Hindu culture in India since the time of its composition in the first century A.D. One of the great classics of world literature, it has inspired such diverse thinkers as Henry David Thoreau, Mahatma Gandhi, and T.S. Eliot; most recently, it formed the core of Peter Brook's celebrated production of the Mahabharata.

  • ASIN: 0553213652
  • ISBN: 9780553213652
  • Brand: Miller, Barbara Stoler
  • Manufacturer: Bantam Classics

Yoga: Discipline of Freedom: The Yoga Sutra Attributed to Patanjali

Yoga: Discipline of Freedom: The Yoga Sutra Attributed to Patanjali

Dating from about the third century A.D., the Yoga Sutra distills the essence of the physical and spiritual discipline of yoga into fewer than two hundred brief aphorisms. It is the core text for any study of meditative practice, revered for centuries for its brilliant analysis of mental states and of the process by which inner liberation is achieved. Yet its difficulties are legendary, and until now, no translation has made it fully accessible. This new translation, hailed by Yoga Journal for its "unsurpassed readability," is by one of the leading Sanskrit scholars of our time, whose Bhagavad Gita has become a recognized classic. It includes an introduction to the philosophy and psychology underlying the Yoga Sutra, the full text with explanatory commentary, and a glossary of key terms in Sanskrit and English.

  • ASIN: 0553374281
  • ISBN: 0553374281
  • Brand: Brand: Bantam
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Richard Hittleman's Introduction to Yoga: Beginning and Intermediate Exercises for Peace and Physical Fulfillment

Richard Hittleman's Introduction to Yoga: Beginning and Intermediate Exercises for Peace and Physical Fulfillment

Millions of Americans know of the extraordinary benefits of Yoga--physically, mentally and spiritually.  But many have been discouraged from trying Yoga because they believe that years of devotion and arduous exercising are required.Now, here is Yoga simplified.  Mr. Hittleman's is a progressive concept of instruction that lets you begin with the elementary positions and gradually advances you at your own pace.You will discover remarkable new strength and energy within you.  Your mind and your body will experience the joy that is life at its best.Day by day, you will find yourself growing slimmer, stronger, more graceful.  Physical discomforts will vanish.  Peace of mind will replace anxiety.  You will look, act and feel more truly alive.Richard Hittleman--Author, Lecturer and Television Instructor--has introduced the practice of Yoga to more American s than any other living authority.  This book is the second of his Yoga Masterwork series.

  • ASIN: 0553762079
  • ISBN: 0553762079
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Buddha's Little Instruction Book

Buddha's Little Instruction Book

Just as the serene beauty of the lotus blossom grows out of muddy water, Buddha's simple instructions have helped people to find wholeness and peace amid life's crisis and distractions for more than 2,500 years.  For this small handbook, a well-known American Buddhist teacher and psychologist has distilled and adapted an ancient teaching for the needs of contemporary life.  Its practical reminders and six meditations can infuse smallest everyday action with insight and joy.

  • ASIN: 0553373854
  • ISBN: 0553373854
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Tao Te Ching: The Classic Book of Integrity and the Way

Tao Te Ching: The Classic Book of Integrity and the Way

A landmark translation of one of the most popular works of world literture, this edition of the Tao Te Ching is based on the Ma-wang-tui manuscripts.

  • ASIN: 055334935X
  • ISBN: 9780553349351
  • Manufacturer: Bantam

Weight Control Through Yoga

Weight Control Through Yoga

The dramatic combination of yoga exercises and yoga principles of nutrition - a new, meaningful path to permanent weight loss.

  • ASIN: 0553143131
  • ISBN: 0553143131
  • Brand: Brand: Bantam Books
  • Manufacturer: Bantam Books

Recovering the Soul: A Scientific and Spiritual Approach

Recovering the Soul: A Scientific and Spiritual Approach

In this thought-provoking book, Larry Dossey provides an alternative view of human consciousness—a theory of mind and being independent of matter, time, and space.As a physician, Dossey has often confronted events and miraculous cures in his patients that cannot be explained by conventional science. Drawing from the latest research, Dr. Dossey synthesizes the ideas of eminent scientists such as Schrödinger, Einstein, Gödel, and Margenau, with the time-honored knowledge of visionaries and mystics to present convincing evidence for a nonlocal, holistic view of mind and reality that can explain transcendental experiences. In short, he provides new proof of the existence of the soul. Embroidered with thoughts from Lao Tzu and Jung, Meister Eckhart and Rilke, as well as from ancient texts such as the Upanishads, Recovering the Soul beautifully interweaves Western and Eastern wisdom into a rich tapestry of intellectual depth and spiritual power. Here is a penetrating exploration of the nexus of mysticism and healing, religion and physics that helps us to understand our deepest and most elemental selves—a book that triumphantly affirms our interconnectedness with the universe . . . and to each other.Praise for Recovering the Soul “A truly luminous book . . . exciting, challenging, and ultimately inspiring, it is bound to become a classic in the convergence of science, medicine, and religion.”—Joan Borysenko, author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind “A bold, insightful, and enlightening journey that bridges the gap between science and religion.”—Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier, author of Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer

  • ASIN: 055334790X
  • ISBN: 055334790X
  • Brand: Brand: Bantam
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The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living

The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extraordinary Living

For modern spiritual seekers and yoga students alike, here is an irreverent yet profound guide to the most sophisticated teachings of the yoga wisdom tradition–now brought to contemporary life by a celebrated author, psychotherapist, and leading American yoga instructor.While many Westerners still think of yoga as an invigorating series of postures and breathing exercises, these physical practices are only part of a vast and ancient spiritual science. For more than three millennia, yoga sages systematically explored the essential questions of our human existence: What are the root causes of suffering, and how can we achieve freedom and happiness? What would it be like to function at the maximum potential of our minds, bodies, and spirits? What is an optimal human life?Nowhere have their discoveries been more brilliantly distilled than in a short–but famously difficult–treatise called the Yogasutra. This revered text lays out the entire path of inner development in remarkable detail–ranging from practices that build character and mental power to the highest reaches of spiritual realization. Now Stephen Cope unlocks the teachings of the Yogasutra by showing them at work in the lives of a group of friends and fellow yoga students who are confronting the full modern catastrophe of careers, relationships, and dysfunctional family dynamics. Interweaving their daily dilemmas with insights from modern psychology, neuroscience, religion, and philosophy, he shows the astonishing relevance and practicality of this timeless psychology of awakening.Leavened with wit and passion, The Wisdom of Yoga is a superb companion and guide for anyone seeking enhanced creativity, better relationships, and a more ethical and graceful way of living in the world.

  • ASIN: 0553801112
  • ISBN: 0553801112
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Instant Relief: Tell Me Where It Hurts and I'll Tell You What to Do

Instant Relief: Tell Me Where It Hurts and I'll Tell You What to Do

A renowned physical therapist helps you get rid of your pain in just 10 seconds.In this one-of-a-kind book, Peggy Brill, acclaimed author of The Core Program, shows you how to find relief from chronic and everyday aches and pains as well as all those stress-related pains that can attack so suddenly—whether you’re at work, in a car or a plane, at home with your kids, recovering from surgery, or relaxing in bed. Instant Relief provides 100 clearly illustrated, easy-to-do 10-second exercises that provide immediate therapy for every part of your body—from your head to your toes.• Does your upper body ache after hours of hunching over a report due by the end of the day? Try doing the Brill Chicken. For extra relief,there’s the Dead Brill Chicken.• Desperate to get rid of that tension headache? Try the Tongue Press, the Ear Tug, the Cheek Release, or the Scalp Glide.• Is your lower back killing you? Do the Pelvic Rock or the Pelvic Clock.• Feel those calves cramping up again? Do the Ankle Pump.• Need something to relieve your aching feet? Try the Foot Dome, the Toe Lift, or a simple self-massage.• Does your knee hurt when you walk downstairs? Do the Squeeze and Step.

  • ASIN: 0553381873
  • ISBN: 0553381873
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The Energy Prescription: Give Yourself Abundant Vitality with the Wisdom of America's Leading Natural Pharmacist

The Energy Prescription: Give Yourself Abundant Vitality with the Wisdom of America's Leading Natural Pharmacist

Are You Suffering from a Personal Energy Crisis?In this groundbreaking book, renowned educator, natural medicine pharmacist, and initiated shamana Connie Grauds helps you tap into the wellsprings of vital positive energy that lie within you——but are often blocked by the dispiriting negative energy of fear. Combining cutting-edge Western science with the ancient healing principles of shamanism, Grauds explains how fear and its side effects are at the root of a variety of ailments, from lethargy, depression, and insomnia to the most serious illnesses——and provides a practical program that will revitalize every area of your life. From restoring physical and emotional health to gaining harmony in work and personal relationships, here are exercises that will teach you how to: Eliminate energy-depleting habits and create new, energy-generating behaviors, identify your energy “leaks”, release stress and tension through a deeper somatic awareness and to restore the dynamic flow of energy through the eight primary entradas, or gateways: mind/soul, breath, water, food, exercise, nature, relationships, and altruism.In addition, Grauds shares personal experiences from her fascinating ten-year apprenticeship in the Amazon with a master healer. Now you can begin on a path of balance, wisdom, sanity, and self-knowledge that will support even the most demanding lifestyle and help you achieve the optimum health that is naturally yours.

  • ASIN: 0553382543
  • ISBN: 0553382543
  • Brand: Brand: Bantam
  • Manufacturer: Bantam