Yoga Book, The

More and more people who find the stress of modern living overwhelming are turning to Yoga to help them live a better and more balanced life.

Based on the teachings of Patanjali, who over 1,500 years ago formulated ancient oriental traditions into a system of study and practice, Yoga is a holistic science of well_–being that looks within for its healing.

In this comprehensive and invaluable guide to spiritual Self-realization through the system of Ashtanga Yoga (also known as Raja Yoga), Stephen Sturgess takes the reader step by step through the main aspects of Yoga – asana, pranayama, concentration and meditation. It also includes a guide to the inner universe of the subtle bodies, the Chakras and Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga.

Written in a clear and simple way, it is an invaluable reference book on Yoga and is sure to appeal to all those who seek spiritual advice and a balance of mind and spirit, whether they be novices or advanced students.

It includes:

• an introduction by Swami Kriyananda
• Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga explained
• a guide to the subtle bodies and Chakras
• methods and techniques for purifying the mind and body

Stephen Sturgess was introduced to Yoga in 1971 at the age of 20 and since then has been initiated into the ancient Kriya meditation techniques by Swami Kriyananda. Stephen was given his spiritual name of Shankara by Swami Satyananda Saraswati. He teaches Yoga and meditation, is a spiritual healer, and lives in London.