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This Is That is a radical interpretation of the clues found in Padas 1 and Padas 2 of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. A guide to the practice, state, and experience of Yoga, it leads the practitioner toward uncovering their own true nature while continuing their self-realisation

In this enriching 21-day program, Dianne Buswell shows you how to make joyful movement a habit. Forget grueling exercise regimes or punishing diets–Dianne’s unique approach nourishes your body and mind using her four pillars of health: rest, movement, nutrition, and positivity.

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali is a collection of Sanskrit sutras (aphorisms) on the theory and practice of yoga - 195 sutras (according to Vyāsa and Krishnamacharya) and 196 sutras (according to other scholars including BKS Iyengar). The Yoga Sutras was compiled in the early centuries CE, by the sage Patanjali in India who synthesized and organized knowledge about yoga from much older traditions.

Awakening Power in the Yoga Sutra is the first practitioner-oriented commentary on Vibhuti Pada written for the modern seeker. Fully grounded in scholarly understanding, this commentary is brought to life through the direct experience of a modern-day master.

Pranayamas are breathing techniques taught in yoga to increase and expand the vital life force (prana or qi) within the body. Regular breathing exercises can help reduce stress and tension, clear and focus the mind, and increase overall health and vitality. Pranayamas are easy to do and can be performed at a time and place that is most convenient for you.

Popularly known as the hot yoga style, Bikram yoga has had its share of both accolades and controversies. But if you could just turn a blind eye towards all the controversies and just take a look at the basics of the Bikram Yoga, you will realize that this hot yoga style has much to offer. Bikram Yoga gets its name from its founder, Bikram Choudhury, who began practicing yoga at the age of four and continues to practice it every day for 4-6 hours.

In India, the candidates for initiation into the science of “Raja Yoga”, when they apply to the yogi masters for instruction, are given a series of lessons designed to enlighten them regarding the nature of the real self and to instruct them in the secret knowledge, whereby they may develop the consciousness and realization of the real “I” within them.

Do you find yourself looking for a path that can help you unlock the secrets to happiness, energy, and well-being? The entire universe is made of energy, and your body is no exception. Long before modern technology and science, ancient cultures knew that all living things carried a life force with them. They called the centers of energy that move inside of us chakras. Chakras help to regulate all of your body’s processes. From organ function to your immune system and emotions, they hold the key to your well-being.

Thousands of years of wisdom are distilled into one accessible and simple code of ethics comprised of seven daily practices “imbued with heart, soul, and genuine love for the empowering potential of this practice” (LA Yoga). While most of us think of yoga as a series of poses, the path of a...

The mind makeover that makes over your metabolism. Hundreds of medical studies have shown the spectacular health benefits of meditation. Now Tiffany Cruikshank, founder of Yoga Medicine, puts that scientific research to good, practical use by incorporating easy-to-use, targeted meditations...

Laughter Yoga contains two easy to follow classes that, when combined with Linda's irresistibly infectious laugh, will leave you smiling from ear to ear and feeling happy, energised and relaxed. The first Laughter Yoga class is 22 minutes in length, and the second is a shorter 11 minute version for the days when you have less time. Both classes are instructed by Linda Woodgate using clear and easy to follow expert instructions. The classes include various clapping and movement sequences, yoga breathing and laughter exercises set to relaxing and soothing background music.

Finding self-acceptance both on and off the mat. In Sanskrit, yoga means to “yoke.” To yoke mind and body, movement and breath, light and dark, the good and the bad. This larger idea of “yoke” is what Jessamyn Stanley calls the yoga of the everyday—a yoga that is not just about...

Patañjali's Yoga Sutras is generally regarded as the most authoritative yoga book. This consists of a set of 196 Indian sutras ("threads") composed 1,700 years ago. Such threads or aphorisms have been collected by the Indian sage Patañjali and offer advice for a positive and purposeful existence.

Journey to the heart of yoga with acclaimed teacher Rolf Gates Are you looking for deeper meaning in your yoga practice? In Meditations on the Mat, popular yoga teacher and trainer Rolf Gates shares a four-part audio program to bring you in touch with the heart of yoga. Through guided...

Postures are held to help release deep set muscular stress and tension. The class uses clear and easy to follow expert tuition combined with subtle background music which sets the perfect relaxed mood for the class.

Using yoga to manage the challenges of cancer and its treatment Explains how to create a safe home yoga practice that addresses the specific physical needs, risks, and emotions of cancer patients and survivors Includes 53 yoga poses and 9 practice sequences that use movement and...

In the fugue of deep meditation, Jaya Devi tumbles outdoors into a muggy south Florida dawn. Sliding on a pair of orange flip-flops, she cuts across a dirt path skirting the ashram lawn. She glances down as a fat black snake slithers up her bare leg, wrapping itself tight. Astonished, she pauses, exemplifying the yogi’s art of non-reaction, breathing and assessing. Here, we enter into the wild wisdom-experience of a modern yogi who uses each moment as fuel for personal transformation.

Whether you're fit and flexible or haven't sat cross-legged since childhood, Yoga for Real Life is an easy-to-use guide, packed full of yoga advice and insights designed to give the listener the confidence to deal with life's everyday challenges—and really make a positive change. 

The Language of Yin is a practical and poetic guidebook for yoga teachers who want to offer Yin yoga classes that are thoughtful, meditative, and meaningful. Blending Eastern philosophy, energy anatomy, and creative sequencing, this bestselling resource moves beyond basic alignment cues into the heart of contemplative teaching. Used in teacher trainings around the world, it offers language, structure, and inspiration for theming your classes with depth and clarity.

If you are new to yoga or have had a long break from exercising, the floor-based yoga classes in Gentle Yoga for the Absolute Beginner are perfect for you. These classes are easy to follow and allow you to experience the many benefits of yoga without applying unnecessary stress on the body. Gentle Yoga consists of two different 30-minute guided yoga sessions. These gentle, easy-to-follow sessions are not physically demanding and have been created to gently mobilize and release tension from the body.