Relax and Renew is Guru Rattana's second quintessential compilation of Kundalini Yoga Kriyas and Meditations from the early teachings of Yogi Bhajan. Yet another invaluable guide to life and living in the Aquarian Age, this new and updated second edition celebrates the 29th anniversary of its original publication in 1988.Greatly expanded and adapted to meet the new challenges of the times, the book's introduction and appendices have also been rewritten, offering new gems to assist you in making health and healing into a rewarding and spiritual lifestyle.Still one of Guru Rattana's most popular manuals, Relax and Renew is in daily use by both teachers and students world-wide. Its impressive range of over 100 Kriyas and Meditations has also been augmented for increased clarity and comprehension.A detailed explanation of how to Relax and Renew during your practice of Kundalini Yoga.Powerful techniques to assist in many specific aspects of health and healing.Same great kriyas and meditations - the "oldies and goodies" from the early years of Yogi Bhajan's teachings.Completely revised and updated - from the original typewritten edition!

Introduction to Kundalini Yoga and Meditation is a brand new 2 volume guide suitable for students of all levels. Guru Rattana combines the essence of Yogi Bhajan with her own knowledge and unique insights, gained from 40 years of personal practice, study and teaching. Her wisdom will illuminate your path, taking you deep within on an amazing journey of transformation and self-discovery, to a destination of self-love, inner peace and oneness with all. "This introduction is beyond perfect. This is True Kundalini! You have taken everything from my heart and understanding, and placed it in print with your yogic history! YES!!!! It creates awe." - Siri Bandhu Kaur, OttawaBegin and Deepen Your Practice describes in detail the techniques used to awaken the Kundalini. It includes the basics to be learned by beginners and perfected by more advanced students, including♦ understanding the mind and meditation♦ guidelines for practicing Kundalini Yoga♦ how to design your personal practice ♦ tips to optimize your progress.You will find kriyas and meditations to deal with stress, addictions, depression, sleeping, spinal health, mental clarity, activating your navel center, and opening the heart. You will discover how to direct your attention and guide your inner journey to health and happiness.Guru Rattana is also author of Transitions to a Heart-Centered World, Relax and Renew, and Sexuality and Spirituality. Her more recent books are The Destiny of Women Is the Destiny of the World, The Inner Art of Love, The Gift of Womanhood, The Power of Neutral, and Your Life is in Your Chakras (expanded edition 2014). She began studying with Yogi Bhajan in 1977. A KRI certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, she has taught in 15 countries, including many Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Courses.

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Interest in yoga is at an all-time high, especially among women. Whether readers wish to begin the practice or are already involved in yoga, this innovative book will help them understand the unique benefits yoga provides for a woman's health and mental well-being. The authors lead women of all ages through the health and life cycles specific to females by illustrating the spiritual and physical advantages of Kundalini yoga, as taught by yoga master Yogi Bhajan. Hari Khalsa applies ancient wisdom to explain how to determine and enhance one's own special relationship with the mind, body, and soul. Using his expertise on women's health issues, Dr. Siebel reveals the scientific basis for yoga's positive effects on the brain. Together, Dr. Siebel and Hari Khalsa create a dialogue of spiritualism and science, elucidating how every woman can reap the rewards of yoga for a lifetime.

A Must Have for all Teachers and Students of Kundalini YogaTransitions to a Heart-Centered World by Guru Rattana, Ph.D., is a rich and unique compilation of the core teachings and Kundalini Yoga kriyas and meditations of Yogi Bhajan. Still her most popular manual, this new Second Edition, revised, updated and augmented*, marks the 26th anniversary of the original publication in 1988. It is ready to welcome a whole new generation of students to this powerful and life-changing technology, as well as providing many new insights for those in possession of the original edition.Containing the most comprehensive collection (over 100) of the sets and meditations from Yogi Bhajan's early teachings, it is in daily use by Kundalini Yoga teachers worldwide and is often the first book purchased by new students. It offers powerful and effective techniques to both teacher and student, to empower your lower chakras and open your heart to unconditional love. The content has been fine-tuned by Guru Rattana, and distilled from her many years of both practice and teaching.Focusing on a revolutionary concept first introduced by Yogi Bhajan, Transitions explains that, instead of avoiding the lower chakras, students need to cultivate a powerful base in order to open the heart chakra and stay in the heart. In over 200 information-packed pages, you will also learn how to strengthen your navel center, bolster your immune system, attract abundance, opportunity and prosperity and, in the process, attain inner peace and happiness.The introductory chapters and appendix have been totally rewritten and expanded, consolidating and clearly explaining critical concepts related to the teaching and practice of Kundalini Yoga, including: Making the transition to the Aquarian Age - to an age of peace, humanity and unity. The relationship between love, immunity and Kundalini Yoga Chakra cultivation - the ascent of the Kundalini and descent of consciousness. Essential guidelines for the practice of Kundalini Yoga

Thirteen former presidents and prime ministers discuss how they helped their countries end authoritarian rule and achieve democracy. National leaders who played key roles in transitions to democratic governance reveal how these were accomplished in Brazil, Chile, Ghana, Indonesia, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, South Africa, and Spain. Commissioned by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), these interviews shed fascinating light on how repressive regimes were ended and democracy took hold. In probing conversations with Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Patricio Aylwin, Ricardo Lagos, John Kufuor, Jerry Rawlings, B. J. Habibie, Ernesto Zedillo, Fidel V. Ramos, Aleksander Kwaśniewski, Tadeusz Mazowiecki, F. W. de Klerk, Thabo Mbeki, and Felipe González, editors Sergio Bitar and Abraham F. Lowenthal focused on each leader’s principal challenges and goals as well as their strategies to end authoritarian rule and construct democratic governance. Context-setting introductions by country experts highlight each nation’s unique experience as well as recurrent challenges all transitions faced. A chapter by Georgina Waylen analyzes the role of women leaders, often underestimated. A foreword by Tunisia’s former president, Mohamed Moncef Marzouki, underlines the book’s relevance in North Africa, West Asia, and beyond. The editors’ conclusion distills lessons about how democratic transitions have been and can be carried out in a changing world, emphasizing the importance of political leadership. This unique book should be valuable for political leaders, civil society activists, journalists, scholars, and all who want to support democratic transitions.

Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, Mason Deaver's stunning debut will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process. "Heartfelt, romantic, and quietly groundbreaking. This book will save lives." -- Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaIt's just three words: I am nonbinary. But that's all it takes to change everything.When Ben De Backer comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they're thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah, and her husband, Thomas, whom Ben has never even met. Struggling with an anxiety disorder compounded by their parents' rejection, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their therapist and try to keep a low profile in a new school.But Ben's attempts to survive the last half of senior year unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan Allan, a funny and charismatic student, decides to take Ben under his wing. As Ben and Nathan's friendship grows, their feelings for each other begin to change, and what started as a disastrous turn of events looks like it might just be a chance to start a happier new life.At turns heartbreaking and joyous, I Wish You All the Best is both a celebration of life, friendship, and love, and a shining example of hope in the face of adversity.