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Philosophy and
Spirituality for Beginners
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Angel
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Advanced Studies
Hatha
Books
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Audio CD's and Video DVD's
- Jivamukti Intermediate/Advanced (audiotape-800-295-6814)
- Ashtanga Yoga-Short Forms with David Swenson
(audiotape-800-684-6927)
- Ashtanga Yoga-Primary Series with David Swenson (audiotape)
- Yoga Journal Videos:
Philosophy and Spirituality
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The
Concise Srimad Bhagavatam (entertaining stories revealing the
teachings of the Vedas), Swami Venkatesananda
- Narada Bhakti Sutra (classic text on the Yoga of love and devotion),
Swami Chinmayananda (available from Himalayan Institute 800-822-4547)
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Pure
Yoga (classic yoga text the Gheranda Samhita), Yogi Pranavananda
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Yoga
Sutras: The Textbook of Yoga Psychology (comprehensive translation
and interpretation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras), Ramamurti Mishra
- Jivanmukti Viveka (deep study of Advaita-Vedanta), Swami Vidyaranya
(Vedanta Press)
- Bhagavad Gita, commentary of Sankaracarya, translated by Swami
Gambhirananda, Nataraj Books (703-455-4996)
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Vijnanabhairava
or Divine Consciousness (classic text of Kashmir Shaivism including
112 concentration techniques), Jaideva Singh
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Hatha
Yoga Pradipika (outstanding commentary), Swami Muktibodhananda
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Vasistha's
Yoga (classic text of Jnana Yoga), Swami Venkatesananda
- Inside the Yoga Sutras by Reverend Jaganath Carrera
- Advaita Bodha Deepika:The Lamp of Non-Dual Knowledge
- Aparokshanubhuti: Self-Realization of Sri Shankaracharya
- Be As You Are: The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi
- The Splendor of Recognition(Pratyabhijna-hrdayam) by Swami
Shantananda
- Yogarahasya bu Sri Nathamuni
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Ayurveda
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Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing by
Dr. Lad
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Yoga and Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization by Dr.
Frawley
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Ayurvedic Healing: A
Comprehensive Guide by Dr.
Frawley
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Ayurveda, Nature's
Medicine by Dr. Frawley and Dr.
Ranade
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Neti: Healing Secrets of
Yoga and Ayurveda by Dr. Frawley
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Ayurveda and the Mind by Dr.
Frawley
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The Ayurvedic
Cookbook by Amadea Morningstar
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Ayurveda: Life of Balance by Maya
Tiwari
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Ayurveda and Pancha Karma
by Dr. Sunil
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Music
Serene and
Meditative
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Angel
Love, Aeoliah (soothing synthesizer)
- Pacific Moon, Gary Stroutsos (flutes, koto, gentle percussion)
- Devotion, Rasa (sweet contemporary arrangements of sacred chants)
- Slow Music for Yoga, Hearts of Space (mostly instrumentals with an
East Indian flavor)
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Bliss:
Om Namah Shivaya II, Robert Gass and On Wings of Song (soothing
repetitive chant)
- Tibetan Meditation Music with Nawang Khechog
- Quiet Fire-Zen Moods for the Spa Experience
- Hearts of Space: Slow Music for Yoga
- Deuter: Sands of Time
- Kerala Dream: A Shaman's Dream Project
- Planet Chant
- Tandaua (Cool remixes of Indian, World and Club
Hits)
Music for Vinyasas (flow
yoga)
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Mantrica,
Anant Jesse
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Illuminated
Audio, Gigi & Bill Laswell
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Now,
Bhagavan Das
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In
the Garden of Souls, Vas (contemporary renditions of middle eastern
music)
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Pilgrim
Heart, Krishna Das (ecstatic chanting)
- The Mystic Dance, El Hadra (hypnotic trance dance)
- Asana - (Inspired by Jivamukti flows) Douglas Music
- Shakti Rhythms compiled by Shiva
Rea
Meditation and Yoga Nidra
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Kirtan
- Bhagavan Das - Now
- Krishna Das -
Pilgrim Heart and Live on Earth
- Rasa-
Devotion
- Mantrica by Anant
Jesse
- Kirtan by Jai Uttal
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Local Links
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Yoga and Meditation Links
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BENEFITS OF YOGA
Before you begin the
practice of yoga, clarify your intention. Why do I want to do this? Are
you drawn to yoga to improve your health, to reduce stress, to improve
your flexibility, to become more fit or to flex your psychological and
spiritual muscles? Or, if you're like me you want it all. Your main
intention will determine how your practice will evolve. My intention is to
help you develop a practice that meets your specific needs. May your
practice go well. Many students practice yoga to reduce stress. If you
have any of these stress symptoms, yoga may help to relieve them:
headaches, indigestion, insomnia, back pain, tight neck and shoulders,
racing heart, restlessness, fatigue, bossiness, controlling, smoking,
compulsive eating and alcohol drinking, critical attitude toward self and
others, grinding teeth, unproductive, nervous, anxiety, bored, edgy,
feeling powerless, feeling overwhelmed, angry, lonely, easily upset,
forgetful, constant worry, inability to make decisions and inability to be
playful. The proven benefits of yoga are:
- increases vitality and energy
- improves cardiac output, blood glucose levels, thyroid function
- improves functional mobility
- improves digestion and elimination
- calms the central nervous system
- increases flexibility, strength and endurance
- regulates blood pressure
- enhances the immune system
- decreases stress and pain
- improves athletic performance
- improves concentration
- significantly improves body image
- decreases cholesterol and insulin requirement for diabetics
- decreases frequency of asthma attacks and coronary artery stenoses
- decreases heart rate, respiratory rate and oxygen consumption
- decreases lactic acid production, panic, anxiety and depression
- promotes spiritual and overall health
Considerations for Beginning Yoga
Practice
- Wear loose flexible clothes.
- Avoid eating up to three hours before class except prenatal yoga.
- Drink plenty of water after class.
- Avoid being late for class.
- Avoid chewing gum during class.
- Bring your own mat, eye pillow, blanket and anything else to enhance
your yoga practice.
Relative
Contraindications
Consult with your physician prior to
registering for any of the following:
recent surgery (within 3 months)
- unmedicated hypertension
- acute sciatica
- acute herniated disc
- joint replacements
- weight bearing precautions
- not independent with ambulation
- cognitively confused
- unable to maintain a quiet, focused presence
- any other medical condition
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