Of all the Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga texts that enumerate various Asana and Pranayama and Meditation, the one that explains body postures and breath control with crystal clear clarity is the Gheranda Samhita. Gheranda Samhita is also known as Ghata Samhita which means “Health & Fitness through stretching and molding the clay-pot like anatomical Body in different ways”. Gheranda = name of a Sage Samhita = proper collection of his Teaching Ghata = clay pot = anatomical body The text is called saptanga or seven limbed, and closely models the eight limbed ashtanga of Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Also notice that Goraksha Samhita teaches the same in six limbed shatanga, while Hatha Yoga Pradipika discusses it in four chapters chaturanga. Gheranda Samhita is in the form of a dialogue between · Gheranda Muni the preceptor and · Chandakapali the pupil Here we give a factual description of the Asanas and Breathing techniques as popularly practiced today and relevant for the common man who is seeking to learn Yoga for his betterment, upliftment and overall success in life. -------------------------------------------- contains photos and explanations for all the 32 Asanas. contains a well-formatted Index of the Techniques. contains original verse in Sanskrit with a Latin transliteration and lucid English commentary.

This essential manual meets the increasing need for yoga teachers to be trauma-informed and trauma-responsive, and aware of how poses, breathwork, and meditation can impact the body. In detailing all aspects of trauma as it relates to yoga teaching, this guide lays a strong foundation in fostering trust and building authentic connections with students safely and confidently. Yoga teachers will benefit from a number of yoga practices for self-regulation, self-determination, and agency, as well as guidance on polyvagal theory, communication, setting boundaries, and yoga teacher self-care. It also includes a de-escalation protocol for in-session trauma responses and how to cultivate a trauma-informed teaching environment. Written by an internationally renowned author duo, this is a universal resource for yoga teachers looking to empower themselves and their clients from all demographics and in all settings.

Yogic asana and pranayama have been developed in such a way that they work on multiple aspects at once. The asanas realign the muscles of the body to their correct position, improve digestion and the hormonal balance. The breath and our attention to the breath and body remove the mental dullness and the emotional toxicity that collects in the body and mind. Once the body is in a good state while awake, it is active, productive and lively. Consequently, a day well spent leads to a night well rested – sleep automatically becomes deep and peaceful and rhythmic. This book is a record of an actual session from my Yoga Studio, and since it is so easy, practical, quick and beneficial, I thought to share it with you all.

In this book, we will be discussing some ideas on the Brain science that helps in understanding Yoga. This is Part 2 of the book “The Ultimate book on Yoga – All that you want to know about Yoga”. In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically, based on recent advancements in neuroscience.

This is Part 1 of the book “The Ultimate book on Yoga – All that you want to know about Yoga”. In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically, based on recent advancements in neuroscience.

In this part of the series, we discuss about how Yoga postures or Asana as they are called, help us in improving our health. In addition to being physical exercises, these body postures also minimize stress. This stress reduction is the main contributor to enhancement of health. We discuss the reasons why body postures minimize stress. This is Part 4 of the book “The Ultimate book on Yoga – All that you want to know about Yoga”. In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically, based on recent advancements in neuroscience.

After discussing the entire process of Yoga and analyzing it at every stage, one often wonders whether this elaborate process has any ultimate purpose at all! Purposes like health improvement, stress reduction, improvement of concentration, experiencing of spiritual bliss, and so on are obvious. But are they all? Is there something beyond all these? That is what we are going to discuss in this part of the series. This is Part 9 of the book “The Ultimate book on Yoga – All that you want to know about Yoga”. In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically, based on recent advancements in neuroscience.

In this part of the series, we discuss a variety of meditation techniques each picked from various ancient scriptures. We also go through a step by step process of meditation, and discuss what one experiences in each of the stages that one attains. This is Part 6 of the book “The Ultimate book on Yoga – All that you want to know about Yoga”. In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically, based on recent advancements in neuroscience.

In this part of the series, we discuss an array of techniques to improve our concentration. Improving of concentration has multiple benefits. In the least, a focused mind minimizes stress by thwarting unnecessary thoughts. A focused mind is a great boon to achieve success in whatever we do in our lives. A fully focused mind is also a prerequisite for advanced practices of Yoga such as meditation. This is Part 5 of the book “The Ultimate book on Yoga – All that you want to know about Yoga”. In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically, based on recent advancements in neuroscience.

In this part of the series, we discuss why our present view that ‘mind is nothing but the brain in action’ may not be correct. We look at some scientific studies that seem to point to the fact that mind is more than just the brain. We also discuss the possibility of rebirth or reincarnation and scientific case studies done to support that possibility. This is Part 8 of the book “The Ultimate book on Yoga – All that you want to know about Yoga”. In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically, based on recent advancements in neuroscience.