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The author of Yoga Journal's most-read column presents the first
holistic guide to yoga A user-friendly guide illustrated with 240
two-color photographs and illustrations, Yoga Mind, Body &
Spirit sets forth the tenets of this gentle yet rigorous exercise
as no other book has. Integrating the teachings of every tradition,
internationally renowned yoga instructor Donna Farhi reveals how
yoga enhances the connections between the mind, body, and spirit.
She outlines the seven simple movement principles that underlie all
human motion and provides exercises to help readers understand how
they can achieve all yoga postures. She also discusses the ten
ethical precepts that are the foundation of all yoga teachings and
explains how to incorporate them into a spiritually and emotionally
rewarding inner practice. At the heart of Yoga Mind, Body &
Spirit are more than seventy-five yoga asanas or postures. Each is
one pictured and described in detail, and they are arranged into
related groups--including standing postures, sitting postures, arm
balances, and breathing practices--or easy reference. A selection
of yoga practices of varying lengths and levels of difficulty
provides challenges and inspiration for beginner, intermediate, and
advanced students. A huge resurgence of interest in yoga is
sweeping the country. With its broad scope and holistic approach,
Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit is the ideal book for today's
mainstream audience.
Internationally renowned and bestselling author Donna Farhi moves
yoga practice beyond the mat into our everyday lives, restoring the
tradition's intended function as a complete, practical philosophy
for daily living. Expanding upon the teachings of Patanjali's Yoga
Sutras, the core text of the yoga tradition, Donna Farhi describes
yoga's transforming power as a complete life practice, far beyond
its common reduction to mere exercise routine or stress management.
This is the philosophy of yoga as a path to a deeper awareness of
self. Drawing upon her years of teaching with students, Farhi
guides readers through all the pitfalls and promises of navigating
a spiritual practice. Farhi's engaging and accessible style and
broad experience offer important teachings for newcomers and
seasoned practitioners of yoga alike. And because her teachings of
yoga philosophy extend into every corner of daily life, this book
is an equally accessible guide to those seeking spiritual guidance
without learning the pretzel bendings of the physical practice
itself. As one of the top teachers worldwide, Farhi's exploration
of the core philosophy of yoga is destined to become an instant
classic.
'Exquisite... for anyone interested in building a sustainable life
that is imbued with vibrant healthy, mental and emotional clarity,
and the most basic human need of all: happiness' - Donna Farhi,
author of Yoga Mind, Body, Spirit 'A treasure chest for the heart
and mind, a potent tonic for body and breath, and a vibrant life
essence for the spirit' - Simon Low, Principal of the Yoga Academy
'A beautiful and timely gift' - Sifu Matthew Cohen, Sacred Energy
Arts Founder 'Profound and powerful' - Noman Blair, author of
Brightening Our Inner Skies For centuries, Chinese sages, rulers
and spiritual seekers have embraced a simple yet powerful principle
to enable them to live in harmony with the Source of nature and all
life; the art of 'self-cultivation' or, xiu yang. Xiu yang works
with the idea that we can steadily nurture our capacity to being
fully human and fully awake. Like a field that is patiently
cultivated to optimally grow the nourishing and healthy crops, we
can undertake practices aimed at smoothing out the roughness and
irregularities in our bodies, minds and spirits in order to produce
a deep, lasting spiritual happiness. Xiu yang promotes the idea
that inner balance leads to outer radiance: in order to be in
harmony with the world, we must first be in harmony with ourselves.
By tending to the field of our own bodies, hearts, minds and
relationships, we can start making positive changes within our
lives and in the lives of others. In this nurturing lifestyle
guide, Mimi Kuo-Deemer champions the contemporary value of adopting
this ancient approach. Through a combination of practices from
meditation and mindfulness to yoga and qigong, Xiu Yangoffers a
fresh approach to finding balance and bringing peace into your
life, home and community. Part I: The Art of Xiu Yang Part II: Xiu
Yang for a Healthy and Harmonious Body Part III: Xiu Yang for a
Balanced Mental and Emotional Life Part IV: Xiu Yang for a Happier
Place in the World
Drawing on decades of experience training Yoga teachers and
cowriting the California Yoga Teachers Association (CYTA) code of
ethics, Donna Farhi offers the first book to set professional
standards for teaching Yoga. A bonus CD features the author
speaking about Yoga ethics at a 2002 conference.
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