Foundations of yoga : the traditional teachings of Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami
Catoméris, Basile P.2013
Book
Explores the energy-focusing movements known as mudras and purification methods that can boost metabolism, reinforce muscles and facilitate advanced sexual practicesFoundations of Yoga presents the full and rigorous yogic training of traditional Hatha Yoga as taught by renowned Indian Yoga master the late Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami. Written by his disciple and spiritual heir, the book emphasises metaphysical, spiritual and psychological cultivation in addition to physical practice.
Main title:
Foundations of yoga : the traditional teachings of Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami / Basile P. Catoméris.
Author:
Imprint:
Rochester, Vermont : Inner Traditions, 2013.
Collation:
xvii, 126 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Partial contents: Machine generated contents note: The Life of Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami -- My Meeting with a Yoga Master -- Sri Goswami's Yoga Teaching -- 1.Origins and Objectives of Yoga -- Reflections on the Sacred Texts of India -- The Yogic Path -- 2.Science and Spirituality -- Two Paths of Evolution -- The Possibility of Fusion -- 3.Yoga in Daily Life -- A Lack of Mastery -- Accessing the Infinite According to Yoga -- Physical Conditions of the Spiritual Life -- Yogic Sublimity -- 4.Yama---Ethical Rules -- Ahimsa -- Satya -- Asteya -- Brahmacarya -- Aparigraba -- 5.Niyama---Self-Regulation -- Sauca -- Santosa -- Tapas -- Svadbyaya -- Isvarapranidhana -- 6.Asanas---Postures -- Static Exercises -- Dynamic Exercises -- 7.Carana---Yogic Bodybuilding -- Contraction and Control Exercises -- Abdominal Control -- Pelvic Control -- Mudras---Exercises of Control -- 8.Yogic Sexual Mastery -- Sexual Fusion -- The Five "M"s -- 9.Sat Karman---Purifications -- Internal Purifications --
ISBN:
9781594774546 (pbk)1594774544 (pbk)
Dewey class:
613.7046613.7
LC class:
RA781.7
Language:
English
BRN:
59212
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Kathleen Syme Carlton | -Health | HEALTH 613.7 CATO | Available |