The Practice Sutras: Threads of Wisdom to Unlock Creativity and Master your Craft

by Christopher Cotter

Overview

"The Practice Sutras" applies the concepts and ideas in the ancient text "The Yoga Sutras" to the creation of works of art. Artists and creatives in every medium and walk of life encounter many obstacles on their journey, and through their work express and share with the world the depth of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Throughout the first part of the book, the reader will encounter threads of ancient wisdom on topics such as Finding your True Artistic Path and Vision, Self-Awareness, The Artist's Mindset, Choices, Sources of Inspiration, Practice, and many more. In each chapter, there is an "action assignment" that the reader can use to apply the concepts in an artistic way to their life as a creative, and to daily life in the world. In the second part of the book are selected longer topics that dive deeper into important topics such as Finding true purpose, adopting an unfettered mind, making practice more fun, managing time, and beating frustration, burnout, and overwhelm.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781667847405
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	01/01/1900
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	168
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Christopher Cotter has worked the past 30 years as a professional musician, private teacher, trainer, and coach for artists, and owner of GLJ Training Systems in Jamestown, NY. He has also studied and taught courses in Satyananda Kriya Yoga for 15 years and dedicates much of his time to creating educational materials and writing. Chris' passion is to create and share his education and life experiences with people, so they may benefit from the lessons he has learned. He holds dear and values all his students, a small circle of friends, and the memories of a life well-lived. He lives with his family in upstate, New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1 The Practice Sutras

Chapter 1 The Path 8

Chapter 2 Projections 11

Chapter 3 Vision 15

Chapter 4 Who am 'I'? 19

Chapter 5 This or That? 22

Chapter 6 Source 27

Chapter 7 Misconception 30

Chapter 8 Imagination 33

Chapter 9 Memories 37

Chapter 10 Practice 39

Chapter 11 Attachment 41

Chapter 12 I Am 44

Chapter 13 Past 47

Chapter 14 Barriers 50

Chapter 15 One Thing 53

Chapter 16 Follow-through 56

Chapter 17 Set Course 59

Chapter 18 Resolve 61

Chapter 19 Identity 63

Chapter 20 Move On 66

Chapter 21 Truth 71

Chapter 22 Stuff 74

Chapter 23 Change 77

Chapter 24 Contentment 79

Chapter 25 Senses 82

Chapter 26 Concentration 85

Chapter 27 Absorption 87

Part 2 Select Topics To Improve Your Practice

1 The Beginner's Mind 91

2 Finding the "Why" Your Personal Mission Statement 100

3 The Killers of Giants 116

4 When Pratice Time Is Limited 136

5 Enjoy The Act 143

Bibliography 151