The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga: A Practical Guide to Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit

by Deepak Chopra, David Simon

Overview

The remarkable benefits of yoga, which include improved flexibility, balance, muscle tone, endurance, and vitality, only hint at the extraordinary power of this deeply spiritual practice. When adhered to and practiced mindfully, yoga can unlock readers’ full creative potential, their capacity for love and compassion, and ability to find success in all areas of their lives. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga brings spirituality back to yoga. It shows how the Seven Spiritual Laws play a crucial role in yoga’s path to enlightenment while providing readers with a wealth of meditation techniques, mantras, breathing exercises, and yoga poses. Whether a newcomer to yoga or an experienced practitioner, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga is a portal to yoga’s deeper spiritual dimension and a beautiful step to a happier, more harmonious, and more abundant life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781630262280
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	08/01/2005
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Deepak Chopra, MD, is the bestselling author or coauthor of more than sixty-five books, including What Are You Hungry For? and The Future of God. Dr. Chopra has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, and many other major television shows, and he was the subject of a cover story in Time magazine.

David Simon, MD, (1951-2012) cofounded the Chopra Center for Wellbeing with Dr. Chopra. He is the bestselling author or coauthor of several wellness books, including the Nautilus Book Award winner Vital Energy.

A veteran voice artist, Tom Zingarelli has produced and narrated many audiobooks in the last several years. He has also recorded books for the Connecticut State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. His voice was featured on the popular PBS children's television program Between the Lions.

Hometown:

La Jolla, California

Date of Birth:

October 22, 1946

Place of Birth:

New Delhi, India

Education:

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Table of Contents

Preface: The Four Yogas.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

PART I: THE PHILOSOPHY OF YOGA.

1. Yoga Is Union.

2. Soul Questions.

3. The Royal Path to Union.

4. The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga.

PART II: MEDITATION AND BREATHING.

5. Meditation: Calming a Turbulent Mind.

6. Moving Energy: Pranayama and Bandhas.

PART III: YOGA PRACTICE.

7. Consciousness in Motion.: Yoga Asanas.

8. the Seen Spiritual Laws of Yoga Session.

Conclusion.

Recommended Reading.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

"Good for both beginners and advanced students, this is an excellent choice for most yoga collections." ---Library Journal

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