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The Upanishads are a collection of texts that contain some of the central philosophical concepts of Hinduism. They are based on principles like samsara, brahman, atman, karma, dharma and moksha and form the core of Indian philosophy. This version is an English translation by Swami Paramananda as part of his mission to spread the eastern teachings of Hinduism to the Western world. Easy to understand and simply written, the thought behind this text...
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Dani loves the four proud and goofy chickens that she raises in the middle of downtown Seattle. However, there are always challenges with chickens in urban areas, like cats and raccoons.And, feathered serpents who decide to mate with her chickens. Wait. What?
"The Challenges of Raising Urban Chickens" is a light take on issues that you might not realize are possible when it comes to raising chickens!
Part of the Uncollected Anthology, Issue 18:...
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The spiritual journey of the man who introduced yoga to the West, and inspired practitioners from George Harrison to Steve Jobs. The remarkable life story of Paramhansa Yogananda is the groundbreaking work that introduced millions of Westerners to the practices of meditation and Kriya Yoga. Yogananda tells of his childhood in Gorakhpur, India, with his Bengali family, and his quest to find a guru who could satiate his desire for wisdom. After becoming...
4) Karma Yoga
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Karma yoga, also called Karma marga, is one of the several spiritual paths in Hinduism, one based on the yoga of action. Karma yogi believe that right work done well is a form of prayer. It is one of the paths in the spiritual practices of Hindus. Of the paths to spiritual liberation in Hinduism, karma yoga is the path of unselfish action.
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Vedanta is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. Vedanta reflects ideas and philosophies contained in the Upanishads. It does not stand for one comprehensive or unifying doctrine. This book focuses on themes of reincarnation, evolution, and transmigration. Nothing is destroyed in the universe.
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These lectures are intended to give an outline of Yoga, in order to prepare the student to take up, for practical purposes, the Yoga sutras of Patanjali, the chief treatise on Yoga. I have on hand, with my friend Bhagavan Das as collaborateur, a translation of these Sutras, with Vyasa's commentary, and a further commentary and elucidation written in the light of Theosophy. To prepare the student for the mastering of that more difficult task, these...
7) Yoga Lessons
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Student! Your life is your own. You have only yourself to thank for what you are, have been and will be. Take your present into your own hand. Consciously shape out of it your future. Direct your forces along lines of study and endeavour that have the strongest attraction for you. Such attraction is the indication of need. It is the hand pointing out your Life-purpose.
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Improvers Yoga Vol.2 is a 62 minute class that has been devised specifically for those wishing to move on from a beginner level practice. The class continues the Yoga2hear Improvers Yoga series by advancing some of the postures taught in the Vol.1 class. The class also introduces new postures and techniques essential to those looking to increase ability and deepen their practice. Improvers Yoga Vol.2 starts with a short guided relaxation to focus...
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Fledgling entrepreneur Ashley Branson is thrilled to open her dream business-a cat yoga studio. But helping clients find balance and felines find homes soon becomes one unhealthy exercise in murder . . .
Ashley Branson has a lot to prove with her new cat yoga studio, A Purrfect Pose. It's a place for humans to find inner wellness-and adopt adorable cats from the local shelter. It's also a chance for Ash to run her own life, out from under her...
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Beginners AM-PM Yoga consists of two easy-to-follow 30 minute sessions suitable for those with little or no yoga experience. The AM session can be used in the morning to kick start your day and the PM session can be used in the evening to deeply relax and calm body and mind. The AM session uses a gentle Yoga Vinyasa sequence using the child, downward facing dog and Warrior 1 and 2 postures. These effective postures will energize your body and mind...
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Yoga Vinyasas for Improvers is made up of three progressive 26 minute sessions that are suitable for those looking to move on from a beginner level. Each session first instructs a series of postures, the postures are then linked to the breath before the pace is increased until they are performed in true vinyasa style using one breath per movement. Each of the Yoga Vinyasas for Improvers sessions will shape and tone all of the major muscle groups,...
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Improvers Yoga Vol.3 is a 65 minute class that has been devised specifically for those wishing to move on from a beginner level practice. The class continues the Yoga2hear Improvers Yoga series by advancing some of the postures featured in the Vol.1 & 2 classes and by introducing new stronger postures essential to those looking to increase ability and deepen their practice.As with the other classes in the series Improvers Yoga Vol.3 starts with a...
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Fulfil your Personality, develop sustainable habits & walk wisely into the world.
Dear Readers,
learn with us about the four principles that lead to the revitalisation of one's consciousness.
Through the implementation of no illicit sex, no gambling, no meat-eating & no intoxication one can attain steady and sustainable habits throughout one's life.
These principles are the roots of the Bhakti-yoga process and thus bearing ripe fruits of unconditional...
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For those seeking incredible calmness, quietness and clarity Yoga Nidra is an ancient but little-known yogic practice that's becoming increasingly popular as both a form of meditation and a mind-body therapy. It is a systematic form of guided relaxation. When practiced successfully, this technique is as restorative as sleep - except you remain fully aware throughout. As a meditation technique, yoga nidra offers a gentle approach, starting with body...
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Improvers Daily Yoga consists of five different 15 minute yoga sessions devised to be used one a day in rotation. The practical and effective sessions use a wide variety of postures and techniques ideal for those with more yoga experience and will provide the many benefits a regular practice offers without taking up too much time. Improvers Daily Yoga is made up of five different practical 15 minute sessions that use a wide variety of techniques including...
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If you are new to yoga or have had a long break from exercising, the floor-based yoga classes in Gentle Yoga for the Absolute Beginner are perfect for you. These classes are easy to follow and allow you to experience the many benefits of yoga without applying unnecessary stress on the body. Gentle Yoga consists of two different thirty-minute guided yoga sessions. These gentle, easy-to-follow sessions are not physically demanding and have been created...
18) Gentle Yoga
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Gentle Yoga consists of two different 30 minute guided gentle yoga sessions. The easy-to-follow sessions are not physically demanding and have been created to gently mobilise and release tension from the body without placing stress on any joints. These Gentle Yoga sessions are ideal for those with restricted movement, those recovering from injury or illness, those who have not exercised before, those who have had a long break from regular exercise...
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Gentle Yoga for Mindfulness is an easy to follow 35 minute session that combines a series of easy to follow gentle floor based yoga postures with the practice of mindfulness. The Gentle Yoga for Mindfulness session has been created to provide an opportunity to develop mindfulness whilst practicing yoga. Mindfulness is easy to do it involves paying complete attention to the present moment without passing judgment or becoming distracted by other thoughts,...
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Yin Yoga Session 3 is a 65 minute guided session which contains a selection of held floor based postures that will help release deep-set tension from both the muscles and connective tissues. Yin yoga also improves joint flexibility and stability.
By taking the time to engage in a regular Yin style yoga practise brings many additional benefits. These include improved posture, increased energy flow, balanced stress levels, enhanced sleep patterns and...