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Prana and Pranayama is a comprehensive text on the classical philosophy of prana, life force, and pranayama, the expansion and control of the life force.

It provides a complete description of the science of pranayama as it is presented in the classical texts and as taught in the Satyananda Yoga tradition by Bihar School of Yoga.

The first part of the book explores the theory of prana and its related yogic concepts : koshas, nadis, chakras and mantras. Secondly, it expands upon respiratory physiology and current research undertaken by science on pranayama.

In the practical section, specific guidelines for practising pranayama are given, using detailed instructions and illustrations. Throughout the text, scriptural sources further enhance the reader's understanding, bringing to light the original essence and intent of these classical teachings.

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Hatha Yoga Pradipika translates as a Light on Hatha Yoga and serves to shine a light on the practice of Hatha yoga.

The book includes the original Sanskrit text compiled by Maharishi Swatmarama with a translation and thorough commentary in english by Swami Satyananda and Swami Muktibodhananda. It elucidates the entire science of hatha yoga as it was conceived and practised, not for health and fitness only, but for awakening the pranas, chakras and kundalini shakti. This text points out that hatha yoga is not just a physical practice but a process of cellular transmutation from gross, to subtle to divine. Thus hatha yoga was considered the foundation of all higher yogas. This text clearly shows the link between tantra and hatha yoga, and also emphasises that hatha yoga leads to raja yoga, otherwise it is practised in vain. Line drawings and diagrams illustrate the text.

At the age of seventeen, the author Swami Muktibodhananda moved from Australia to India and became a worthy disciple of Swami Satyananda Sarawati. She became well versed in the scientific as well as traditional aspects of yoga. She now lives and teaches in Brisbane.

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Undoubtedly, this is the most detailed work so far produced concerning Moola Bandha, a Tantric practice much referred to in the classical texts but, until now, one which was little understood by the average practitioner.

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This book deals with the digestive system in three sections. The first covers the physiology of digestion, the psychology of hunger and eating, and the ayurvedic and yogic view of digestion and food habits. The second section describes the patho-physiology and yogic management of a variety of digestive disorders from simple wind and indigestion to nagging acidity, annoying constipation and piles, distressing diarrhoea and dysentery, with special reference to diet. The third section deals with the yogic practices needed to remove digestive disorders and keep the digestive system in good health.

Clear instructions and diagrams for each practice are given, which even a beginner can follow.

The text was written by a qualified and experienced doctor in this field under the guidance of Swami Satyananda Saraswati.

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It is asleep. It is silent. It has encoiled itself. Its 'bedroom' is called Muladhara Cakra. This center is triangular in shape. Its aspect is gross. Its element is Prithivi (earth) Tattva. Tamoguna is its covering. It lies encoiling itself. It is called Kundalini.

In Sahasrara Cakra it joins with Shiva. The power then manifests itself. It is like a hidden fire which can only be kindled by the force of spiritual power. As the inner mind becomes concentrated and one-pointed, the power begins to awaken itself. As long as the inner mind remains gross or externalised, it sleeps.

It can be awakened by soul force or by will. But this is not the only means. It may be regarded as one of the methods. It can be awakened by Hatha Yoga, but neither is that the only method. You can call it one form of scientific method. It can also be awakened by practising Samyama on the centres and realising in experience their colour, elements, nature, Guna and the Bija. Nor is this the only method; you may just call it a good method.

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Kundalini Tantra is Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati’s seminal work on kundalini, chakras and kriya yoga.

Defining and explaining kundalini, this book provides a detailed account of kundalini awakening, including the signs and effects of such experiences and ways to both elicit and manage them.

The book contains a comprehensive description of each chakra and the significance of the chakras in tantric and yogic practice.

Techniques are given to balance each centre for greater harmony in mind, body and spirit, and in preparation for the rising of kundalini shakti.

The 20 kriyas and their preparatory practices are fully elucidated.

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This text contains the full Sanskrit text of Rishi Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, along with transliteration, translation and commentary.

The Yoga Sutras, containing 196 epithets or threads of yoga, is the most respected treatise on yoga.

This extensive commentary on each sutra fully explains the text and the path of raja yoga.

Serious yogic aspirants and spiritual seekers will find invaluable guidance within these pages.

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Why is dharana so important?

This book provides the answer with many techniques to develop a concentrated mind. Many ancient techniques from the Upanishads are adapted for the modern mind.

This book is designed for those already familiar with the fundamentals of meditation and have a degree of mastery in the pratyahara (sensory withdrawal) practices.

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A good reference for yoga teachers, this is a book on yoga compiled with children in mind.

The first part explains which yoga practices are particularly beneficial for children of different ages. It offers approaches that can be used by teachers and parents to introduce yoga to children of different age groups. It includes topics such as: better methods of education, integrating yoga into the classroom, the cause of student unrest and its remedy.

The second part focuses on yoga therapy for children and describes actual situations where yoga was used to help overcome specific problems in childhood.

The third part contains a wide range of yogic techniques and activities for children including: asana, pranayama, yoga games, relaxation and meditation, and stories. 

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Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha is recognised internationally as one of the most systematic yoga manuals available today.

Since its first publication by the Bihar School of Yoga in 1969, it has been reprinted thirteen times and translated into many languages. It is the main reference text used by yoga teachers and students of Bihar Yoga/Satyananda Yoga within the International Yoga Fellowship Movement, and many other traditions as well.

This comprehensive text provides clear illustrations, step by step directions and details of chakra awareness. It guides the practitioner or teacher from the simplest to the most advanced practices of the hatha yoga system. A therapeutic index is included for use by doctors and yoga therapists incorporating recent information from research into yoga. 

Swami Satyananda Saraswati was  disciple of Swami Sivananda and became a wandering mendicant. He founded the the International Yoga Fellowship in 1963 and the Bihar School of Yoga in 1964.

Please note that sometimes we receive books from India slightly damaged.

This edition was pulished in 2013. 

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Yoga Education For Children,Volume Two is designed to stimulate those who work or interact with children to be creative in their use of yoga practices,empowering children to become creative,emotionally stable citizens of the future.

The first two sections look at the real goal of education,which begins before a child is born,and yoga in special needs education.The third section presents two highly successful experiments in youth empowerment in India; Bal Yoga Mitra Mandal in Munger and the Kanya and Batuk project in Rikhiyapeeth.The fourth section includes a detailed presentation of asana and pranayama techniques and their use in a wide variety of contexts with children of all ages:games, art sessions, yoga nidra and other meditations to stimulate interest and imagination, facilitate easier learning and, most of all, introduce fun into the whole process of yoga for children.

Line diagrams and illustrations are included. 

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Surya Namaskara, or salutation to the sun, is an important yogic practice which dates back to the ancient vedic period when the sun was worshipped as a powerful symbol of spiritual consciousness. From its esoteric origins, Surya Namaskara has developed into a practice of twelve postures which weave together to generate prana (subtle energy), aiming towards the purification and rejuvenation of the practitioner.

This book discusses in detail the full practice of Surya Namaskara, including the surya and bija mantras, points of concentration and extended guidelines to aid both practitioners and teachers.

An in-depth physiological study of Surya Namaskara supports its present day use as a powerful therapeutic practice.