Reviews (42)

Hatha Yoga Bible!
This book is informative, well written and has the excact amount of theory/practicle information needed!!
Fascinating Approach To Anatomy
I purchased this book to assist in preparation for a small group presentation in a Yoga class at DePaul University.The course text (Donna Farhi's excellent "Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit") emphasized the need to understand bodies "to the cellular level" in order to fully appreciate what Yoga does for the body, and provided an introduction to each bodily system in relation to Yoga."Anatomy of Hatha Yoga" took that introduction to a level I never dreamed possible, and provided most, if not all of the information needed for our small group presentation on the skeletal system, especially in the context of Yoga.It's also extremely well written -- and yes, exhaustive and comprehensive -- but what comes through is the author's love of anatomy and Yoga.Some sections took more than one reading, but the challenge was as good for the brain as Yoga is for the body.I will recommend that this book be added to the course material, either as a required text or a reserve resource for students.Highly recommended.

better have some knowledge or some time
My title says it all. The book is good, but it is not suitable for a novice. I was looking for books to recommend to new individuals to yoga, so I bought this book. It is good to me, but I have been teaching for 7 years. If you are new lookign for base knowledge, look elsewhere. If you have been practicing yoga for awhile, give it a try! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. General    4. Hatha yoga    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Human anatomy    8. Human mechanics    9. Physiological aspects    10. Yoga    11. Buddhism    12. Yoga for exercise   

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Yoga Nidra Meditation CD
I have been using Yoga Nidra in my teaching work for years and find this CD to be a very useful addition, informationally and practically as far as the meditation included on the CD is concerned.
It really works
Every time I come home from work and feel stress, overwhelming with the everything, I just turned this CD on and started my meditation.
Delivers the goods
A friend recommended this CD. I do not know the author, either. I have used it daily for the past month and love it. I like the fact that there is only a voice directing me through the meditation, it helps to focus. If I use it a night, I fall asleep immediately and sleep without interruption until morning (unless my cat wants to be let out early). Alternatively, I use it in the late afternoon to relax from the stress of the day, before beginning evening chores. I am a yoga practitioner and have also felt its benefits in my asana practice. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Meditation    3. New Age    4. Religion / Meditations    5. Self-Help / Meditations    6. Spirituality - General    7. Unabridged Audio - Misc.Nonfiction    8. Yoga    9. Consciousness    10. Meditations    11. Relaxation    12. Religion    13. Self-Help   

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even if you have never been to a yoga class ...
... this book will still be of great interest and value to you if you are spiritually inclined.
excellent, but only for professionals
This beautiful book from the world teacher Iyengar was difficult to read, and I am teaching yoga already for 25 years. So, for me it was marvellous, but not recommended for beginners.
The theory behind the practice
There was yoga before the time of Patanjali but it was not written down, or at least no text survives.We find elements of the practice in the Upanishads and of course in the Bhagavad Gita.But before Patanjali's codification there was no systematic text to guide the aspirant.Since then Patanjali's sutras have been translated into many languages along with commentary to elucidate the concise text, with Vyasa's commentary from the ninth century--upon which Iyengar makes some reliance--being the most important. Read more

Subjects:  1. Eastern - General    2. Health & Fitness    3. Health/Fitness    4. Philosophy    5. Yoga    6. Health & Fitness / Yoga    7. Hinduism   

Reviews (5)

best ky book i've come across
this book explains ky thoroughly and is very simple to understand. i highly recommend it!

A very good reference and practice book
This book is very good for reference of Kundalini Tantra subject. As we see with al books of Bihar School of Yoga, it also includes some practices that can be done also, it is not only a book of theory but gives direct and clear explanations about how-to's. But a yoga beginner will possibly find the book a bit complicated because of the terminology and practice types.

Excellent resource, but you need an experienced teacher
This book is an excellent resource for experienced yoga practitioners. Beginners would be confused, and beginners shouldn't be attempting to raise their kundalini. Everyone attempting to do such should be studying under a teacher or guru who has experienced a kundalini awakening (which are few and far between) and knows how to help you. If you want to know the ins and outs, and know what kinds of questions to ask your teacher/guru, than I highly recommend this text. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Health & Fitness / Yoga    2. Health/Fitness    3. Health & Fitness    4. Hinduism    5. Sacred texts    6. Yoga   

Reviews (29)

Extremely Helpful
I have scoliosis and this book has been a tremendous resource in understanding and caring for my condition. The book is a good start and it eventually got me interested in taking some yoga classes and exploring some of the different practices. I'm so glad I found this book; yoga has been a positive force in my life for some time now.

Real yoga, really good advice, well written
Lots of back pain books provide exercises, but this one takes them directly from the Iyenger Yoga method; Iyenger revolutionized Yoga from the 1960's to the present by applying contemporary knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the traditional and spiritual aspects of yoga.Teachers trained and certified in Iyenger Yoga are a 'cut' above others from my lengthy experience with Yoga practice. That said, dr. Schatz uses Iyenger's methods (Iyenger also wrote the intro) to design a comprehensive program for all types of back and neck problems; she also provides accurate and clear illustrations of the spine structure and related anatomy.The photos are very clear and easy to understand as are the instructions of asanas and restorative poses..The book is the right length, size and format.Many back problems can be treated.This book offers programs for many of them; also included is a self-analysis of one's own current posture and alignment.This is no quick fix book; the programs she recommends may take a couple of years to 'work' but it's definitely worth it to live a more vigorous, pain reduced or pain free life.

Review by former physiology instructor and past back pain sufferer!
This is my favorite book for addressing back pain issues.It presents a great foundation in the basic anatomy of the back and then uses this information to develop the concepts that help people understand why back and neck pain occur and how to correct it.
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Subjects:  1. Backache    2. Consumer Health    3. Exercise therapy    4. Hatha yoga    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Neck pain    8. Pain Management    9. Surgery - General    10. Therapeutic use    11. Yoga    12. Popular medicine    13. Yoga for exercise   

Reviews (25)

You've got to read this book!
I received this book as a gift. There are quite a few books on this subject on the market and this one is the best. I too could not put it down and finished it in 3 days. It's a huge book, a great resource that is well researched and written.. I have a few friends who've purchased this book and really loved it too. I can highly recommend this book
A beautiful and complete collection of expert yoga information
I am a complete beginner to yoga...less than 6 months of practice and I'm 64 years old... Even with an excellent yoga teacher and a once a week class, I felt I needed some type of guide so I could do yoga at home.Videos went too fast for me and often I'd be unable to see the TV from the floor.. This book was absolutely perfect....as yogarequires a lot of practice in order to become more limber and competent. After taking many different yoga books out of the library and this being one of them, I felt I had to own it because this was the only book where I could find a specific pose, read exactly what to do (and what not to do), see beautiful photographs of someone doing the pose and adapt any of the poses to my own level by adding my own props.
Absolutely love this book!!
The book is full of illustrations. So its very easy to follow. Best of all it works. I've saved more than $300 on visits to the physician by following this book. Believe me its worth the investment. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Hatha yoga    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Holism    6. Yoga    7. Health & Fitness / Yoga   

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Dr. Deepak Chopra & Happiness!
I want to make you aware of a new book written by Dr. Deepak Chopra, called: Power Freedom and Grace: Living from the Source of Lasting Happiness. This book was published by Amber-Allen Publishing, the same publishing company that published The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz. Dr. Chopra is an illimitable author of over 45 books, more than 100 audio, video and CD-ROM titles which have been translated into 35 languages with over 20 million copies sold worldwide.
Powerful and real
Deepak Chopra helped turn my life around years ago--I'm so glad others have discoverd him and his insightful advice. Especially today, this book is needed. Makes a great gift also.

Lost opportunity
Dr. Chopra is a dear man.To be in his presence is a powerful experience.But sometimes it's painful to read his work, as when he goes over the same material again and again, chapter after chapter.Mimicking his one time spiritual master, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who does the same thing so much more elegantly.
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Subjects:  1. Hinduism    2. Personal Growth - General    3. Personal Growth - Happiness    4. Psychology    5. Self-Help    6. Spiritual    7. Spiritual Healing    8. Spirituality    9. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    10. Self-Help / Personal Growth / General   

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Bestbook on Yoga you will find
If you are looking to find out more of what Yoga is really about, not just the poses, which are a very small part of Yoga, then buy and read this book.This book gives you the background of Yoga, how to find a teacher and the basics of creating a practice among other things.The sutras are also included.The writer, TKV Desikachar, is the son of T Krishnamacharya who revitalized Yoga for the world and brought it to all people, women as well, as it was traditionally taught only to men.Krishnamacharya was the teacher of BKS Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois, both who left in their twenties and teach Yoga for young people to all.Krishnamacharya modified Yoga for the individual up to his death at the age of 100 in 1989 and his son, TKV Desikachar, the author, is his only student to learn from him up to his death.Come find out what Yoga is really about and all the tools available to you as a student or teacher!

The heart of yoga
Excellent for beginners who are looking into yoga and would like to understand more about yoga.
Excellent all around yoga resource
I own a lot of books on yoga and this is one of my favorite introductions.What makes it particularly valuable is that it explains how to construct a practice.This allows the reader to intelligently use other resources and link his or her yoga practice to overaching physical, psychological and spiritual principles.
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Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Hatha yoga    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Yoga    6. Health & Fitness / Yoga    7. Oriental & Indian philosophy    8. Yoga for exercise   

Editorial Review

Prince Arjuna faced a dilemma that many face sooner or later--whether to take action that is necessary yet morally ambiguous. The difference is that Arjuna's action was to wage war against his own family. With the armies arrayed, Arjuna loses his nerve. Krishna, his charioteer and incarnation of divine consciousness, begins to teach him the nature of God and of himself, that Arjuna can attain liberation through union with God, and that there are several available paths. And so the most famous and revered of all Hindu Scriptures goes on to teach the paths of knowledge, devotion, action, and meditation, becoming the seed for all the Hindu systems of philosophy and religion that followed. For all of its profundity, Eknath Easwaran manages to translate the Read more

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Words of Khrisna
I am going to buy this book and read it. I am going to compare it to the New Testament writings. I will compare the words of Khrisna with the words ofChrist. Which words have the path of salvation in them and which words are a lie? This question is of all others the most important.
A scholarly yet readable translation makes BG relevant today
No wonder this is the best-selling translation of this Indian classic work! Easwaran gives a full introduction, putting the Gita into the context of the literature and traditions of the time, and showing how it relates to modern philosophy. Sanskrit concepts that are quite difficult to translate into English are explained carefully, as is the relationship with Yoga. The translation itself is vivid and convincing, and the book is cleverly divided, with each chapter preceded by a clear explanation of the difficult concepts to come in that chapter.

Required For Any Library of Eastern Theology!
This slim volume in my opinion, should be, along with Easwaran's translation of the Upanishads and Dhammapada, on the shelf of every student of Eastern Wisdom. The translation is beautiful, somewhere between prose and poetry, and the introduction, and chapter openings are especially helpful to Westerners unfamiliar with Hinduism, and the non-physical schools of Yoga. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Hinduism    2. Religion    3. Religion - World Religions    4. Mind, Body, Spirit   

Editorial Review

Gandhi's nonviolent struggles in South Africa and India had already brought him to such a level of notoriety, adulation, and controversy that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career, he took it as an opportunity to explain himself. Although accepting of his status as a great innovator in the struggle against racism, violence, and, just then, colonialism, Gandhi feared that enthusiasm for his ideas tended to exceed a deeper understanding. He says that he was after truth rooted in devotion to God and attributed the turning points, successes, and challenges in his life to the will of God. His attempts to get closer to this divine power led him to seek purity through simple living, dietary practices (he called himself a fruitarian), celibacy, and Read more

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Honest politician
Gandhi may have been the only honest successfull politician ever.
Gandhi, A man of Truth
Barrister Gandhi, in his book "Gandhi and Autobiography: The Story of my Experiments With Truth" is a real account of experiments with truth or what is percieved to be the truth. Gandhi, the youngest of three sons was born and brought up in Porbandar, India. His love for truth and respect for all humanity was put in him by his father who was "...a lover of his clan, truthful, brave and generous..." His mother too left him with an "...outstanding impression ... of saintliness" as "she was deeply religious", a woman devoted to prayer and fasting. It's on this background that Mr. Gandhi built his life of Experiments on.
Inspirational Convictions...
What can you say that hasn't been said about this man?A good read and a wonderful humanist perspective.I was amazed at his capacity and restraint to qualify his perspectives and avoid embellishments.It took a bit longer to read through this novel and left me to ponder.This should be on a list of books for suggested reading for everyone.I only understood the general history and concepts that he pursued in his life, which were admirable.This book allowed me to see why he was so exceptional. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1869-1948    2. Biography    3. Biography / Autobiography    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. Gandhi,    6. Historical - General    7. India    8. India - History    9. Mahatma,    10. Political    11. Religious    12. Statesmen    13. Biography & Autobiography / General    14. Biography: general    15. Biography: political    16. Colonization & independence    17. Gandhi    18. POLITICS & GOVERNMENT   

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Excellent and essential
This is a required text for just about every introductory course on Hinduism. Essential reading for anyone wishing to understand how Hindus worship and see the divine.

Solid introduction to the concept of Hindu iconography and related ritual experience
Diana Eck is a wonderful scholar who has written several great books on Hinduism. Darsan (or "darshan," if you're transliterating it simply for an English-speaking audience) is a wonderfully simple introduction to Hindu iconography and the related ritual experience, a subject that is overwhelmingly broad and often unwieldy.
Eck sees it clearly
Diana Eck has done an excellent job of sifting through the vast amount of material on Hindu imagery in India and presenting an intelligently distilled interpretation. An excellent read on a very difficult subject. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Asia - General    2. Eastern - General    3. Hinduism    4. Religion    5. Religion - Church History    6. Anthropology    7. Cultural studies    8. India    9. Religion / General   

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Gandhi's Voice
Mohandas Gandhi was one of the most inspiring and intrepid beings on this planet, and what he did for the Indian people was endless.
No better time to get your Ahimsa and Satyagraha

I wish I had known this book!!!!!!!
Before purchasing this book I had purchased quite a few of other Gandhi titles, but this book truely takes the cake.
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Subjects:  1. 1869-1948    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Biography/Autobiography    6. Gandhi,    7. India    8. India - History    9. Mahatma,    10. Religious    11. Statesmen    12. Biography & Autobiography / Religious    13. Biography: general   

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Hatha yoga    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health/Fitness    5. Meditation    6. Yoga    7. Body, Mind & Spirit / Meditation    8. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    9. Oriental & Indian philosophy   

Subjects:  1. 1918-    2. Consumer Health    3. Hatha Yoga    4. Health/Fitness    5. Iyengar, B. K. S.,    6. Yoga    7. Health & Fitness / Yoga    8. Iyengar, B. K. S    9. Yoga for exercise   

Reviews (45)

Close to conversion
I have been reading this a little at a time for about the past couple months.Very good, very wonderful ideas.Osho is a very inspirational person, who teaches in a clear, concise way so that anyone may understand.He is a truly spiritual and beautiful person.

Change
This world is in need of a deep change, and through tantra, we can all unite and live as we are ..naturally.The first few chapters of this book changed my life in a matter of days (and I've bareley tried any of the tecniques).Through it i realized that there is no such thing as something being bad (bad energy, thoughts, actions).They just are holy, something from god, that you soudln't deny but embrace as your own, and through it you will accept yourself and all as the all powerful and all mighty, no matter what society may say about what is right or wrong.I have never read a book that has changed me so much, and has helped me to understand my life.

A unique view
Osho has a unique view on things, a type of view you won't likely find somewhere else, so for this reason alone it is good to study some of his work.
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Subjects:  1. Criticism, interpretation, etc    2. Eastern - General    3. Hinduism    4. Meditation    5. Mind & Body    6. New Age    7. Religion    8. Religion - World Religions    9. Spiritual life    10. Tantras    11. Tantras.    12. Tantrism    13. Vigyan Bhairav    14. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    15. Popular psychology    16. Religion / Spirituality   

Subjects:  1. Eastern - General    2. General    3. Hatha Yoga    4. Health & Fitness    5. Oriental Philosophy    6. Philosophy    7. Religion    8. Yoga    9. Philosophy / General   

Subjects:  1. Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Hatha yoga    3. Health & Fitness / Yoga    4. New Age    5. Pranayama    6. Prãanayãama    7. Spirituality - General    8. Health & Fitness    9. Yoga   

Reviews (5)

THE Sanskrit Beginner's Book!
In my opinion as a Sanskrit teacher there is simply no better text ever written. As other reviewers have noted the content, the high quality of the Devanagari font etc. make this a sine qua non for the beginning student. To Prof. Mauer I say: "Uttamam!"

Very engrossing
Though I have read only the first 50-60 pages till now, I find this book very engrossing.
Superbly writtten.
I love this book for its organization, its exercises, and its explanations. It makes learning Sanskrit easy, and is evidently a labor of love by it author. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ethnic Studies - General    2. Grammar    3. Language    4. Language Arts & Disciplines    5. Sociology    6. Grammar & vocabulary    7. Sanskrit    8. Social Science / Ethnic Studies   

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Great Book
I used this book as a reference for a class I taught on Chakra Healing and Balancing. Wonderful info. from the Chakra expert Anodea Judith.

Great Reference Guide
This book is loaded with tons of useful information.I just purchased the book and have not finished reading it, but this is definately a book that I will always keep and use as a reference.The information is written in an easily understand manner and is very detailed with regard to each chakra.

If you only buy one this should be it.
This book goes well beyond the basics that are found in other books.Anodea Judith laces her work with insightful theory and psychology, to help you grow and connect.It has all the basics, but also much more.This is a great book to help you establish a chakra balancing practice.These are tools you can use throughout your life to help you keep balanced even in times of disaster and suffering.
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Subjects:  1. Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Chakras    3. General    4. Healing - Energy (Chi Kung, Reiki, Polarity)    5. Hinduism    6. Meditation    7. Metaphysical Phenomena - General    8. Miscellanea    9. New Age    10. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    11. New Age / Parapsychology    12. Parapsychology    13. Yoga    14. Body, Mind & Spirit / Healing / Energy (Chi Kung, Reiki, Polarity)    15. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques   

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Profound - And Needed
I have to say, this author knows her stuff.
one of the best books I ever read
Ever had things happen to you that made you wonder why cetrain type of things seem to be happening to you over and over again? I stumbled up this book during the time of my divorce, when I was desperate to figure out why it happened, what was my lesson, and how do I make sure I learn it. One of the books that taught me a great deal about myself. I am now using it to raise and support my son better than my parents knew how. Tattoo of second chakra from this book made its way on my lower back as a permanent reminder of the fact that we are so much more than this mortal body.

A map of the human psyche
I loved this book - I found so much of myself in it, it was scary!I really think she has found a way to map the human spirit - and gives gentle encouragement and exercises to assist in healing any parts that have beenblocked or damaged.Anyone who is even mildly interested in the Chakras(or even looking to deepen a yoga experience) should consider this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternate Spirituality    2. Body, Mind & Spirit    3. Chakras    4. Inspiration & Personal Growth    5. Metaphysical Phenomena - Chakras    6. Miscellanea    7. New Age    8. Spirituality - General    9. Complementary Medicine