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PublisherInner Traditions International, The Limited

ISBN-101594774544

ISBN-139781594774546

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Book TitleFoundations of Yoga : the Traditional Teachings of Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicExercise, Yoga, Healthy Living

Publication Year2012

GenreHealth & Fitness

AuthorBasile P. Catoméris

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight9.5 Oz

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ReviewsA profound and lucid study of yoga in the deeper sense of the term, covering both practice and philosophy. Foundations of Yoga is an important book for those who are interested in how Hatha Yoga relates to the greater transformation of body, mind, and heart., With Foundations of Yoga , devotee Basile P. Catoméris shares the Hatha yoga legacy of the late Hindu sage, Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami. His account of the lineage and life of the founder of the oldest yoga school in Europe, the Goswami Yoga Institute in Stockholm, is directed at the English-speaking yoga practitioner... Foundations of Yoga will cultivate the knowledge of yoga practitioners at every level and reinforce the expertise of the advanced yoga practitioner., This book is recommended for those who want to move beyond a perfunctory level...In the spirit of his predecessor, Catomris offers an excellent synthesis of the ancient science of yoga that will help guide serious aspirants on their journey toward a healthy body and peaceful mind., In Foundations of Yoga , Basile P. Catomris presents a comprehensive view of the ancient practice of Yoga through the eyes of a present day yogi. Those interested in the roots of yogic philosophy and practice will find his clear explanations informative and enlightening., It is with the greatest pleasure I recommend Basile P. Catoméri's book Foundations of Yoga . Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami and his understanding and practical application of hatha yoga has been instrumental in spreading this form of yoga in the West. The increased interest in the practice of hatha yoga in Europe and the United States makes this book especially important., With Foundations of Yoga , devotee Basile P. Catomris shares the Hatha yoga legacy of the late Hindu sage, Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami. His account of the lineage and life of the founder of the oldest yoga school in Europe, the Goswami Yoga Institute in Stockholm, is directed at the English-speaking yoga practitioner... Foundations of Yoga will cultivate the knowledge of yoga practitioners at every level and reinforce the expertise of the advanced yoga practitioner., It is with the greatest pleasure I recommend Basile P. Catomri's book Foundations of Yoga . Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami and his understanding and practical application of hatha yoga has been instrumental in spreading this form of yoga in the West. The increased interest in the practice of hatha yoga in Europe and the United States makes this book especially important., In Foundations of Yoga , Basile P. Catoméris presents a comprehensive view of the ancient practice of Yoga through the eyes of a present day yogi. Those interested in the roots of yogic philosophy and practice will find his clear explanations informative and enlightening., This book is recommended for those who want to move beyond a perfunctory level...In the spirit of his predecessor, Catoméris offers an excellent synthesis of the ancient science of yoga that will help guide serious aspirants on their journey toward a healthy body and peaceful mind.

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal613.7046

Table Of ContentForeword by Gunnar Adler-Karlsson Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: At the Feet of the "Lion of Bengal" 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 Aparigraha 5 Niyama --Self-Regulation sauca Santosa Tapas Svadhyaya 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 Advanced Exercises of Control 10 Pranayama --Respiratory Control Prana Nadis and Vayus Practice of the Discipline Nadi suddhi Svara Yoga 11 Pratyahara --Control of the Senses 12 Stages of Concentration Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi Samprajñata Samadhi Asamprajñata Samadhi The "Royal Way" Mantra Yoga and Laya Yoga Postures for Concentration Conclusion: Leading a Modern Life with Classic Yoga Note on the Pronunciation of Transliterated Sanskrit Words Glossary Index

SynopsisA guide to the complete yogic teachings of Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami by his disciple and spiritual heir * Shows how to enrich your physical Yoga practice by embracing and integrating Hatha Yoga's metaphysical, spiritual, and psychological traditions * Explores the energy-focusing movements known as mudras and purification methods that can boost metabolism, reinforce muscles, and facilitate advanced sexual practices Foundations 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 emphasizes metaphysical, spiritual, and psychological cultivation in addition to physical practice. It offers Yoga practitioners and teachers a way to enrich and advance their physical Yoga practice through a deeper understanding of physiology, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality centered on vedic and tantric principles. Woven together with stories from Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami's life, the book explains praty'h'ra (control of the senses), ch'ran' (yogic bodybuilding), mental concentration exercises, and the energy-focusing and purifying muscular-control movements known as mudras, including the metabolism-boosting mahamudra and advanced pelvic mudras and sexual practices to transcend the ego. The book explores methods of internal purification such as dhauti (cleansing of the stomach with air or water), vasti (intestinal cleansing), neti (nasal cleansing), tr'taka (visual concentration exercises), and kap'labh'ti (diaphragmatic hyperventilation) and shows how these purifications are necessary before beginning the advanced breathing practices of pr'nay'ma to eradicate deep internal impurities and strengthen the immune system. Exploring the philosophy of Yoga, the book shares meditative exercises for introspection, expanding consciousness, and seeking your true divine nature. As the teachings and life of Sri S. S. Goswami show, by strengthening the body, vital force, and mind, one can master all three for a long, healthy, harmonious life., A guide to the complete yogic teachings of Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami by his disciple and spiritual heir - Shows how to enrich your physical Yoga practice by embracing and integrating Hatha Yoga's metaphysical, spiritual, and psychological traditions - Explores the energy-focusing movements known as mudras and purification methods that can boost metabolism, reinforce muscles, and facilitate advanced sexual practices Foundations 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 emphasizes metaphysical, spiritual, and psychological cultivation in addition to physical practice. It offers Yoga practitioners and teachers a way to enrich and advance their physical Yoga practice through a deeper understanding of physiology, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality centered on vedic and tantric principles. Woven together with stories from Sri Shyam Sundar Goswami's life, the book explains praty h ra (control of the senses), ch ran (yogic bodybuilding), mental concentration exercises, and the energy-focusing and purifying muscular-control movements known as mudras, including the metabolism-boosting mahamudra and advanced pelvic mudras and sexual practices to transcend the ego. The book explores methods of internal purification such as dhauti (cleansing of the stomach with air or water), vasti (intestinal cleansing), neti (nasal cleansing), tr taka (visual concentration exercises), and kap labh ti (diaphragmatic hyperventilation) and shows how these purifications are necessary before beginning the advanced breathing practices of pr nay ma to eradicate deep internal impurities and strengthen the immune system. Exploring the philosophy of Yoga, the book shares meditative exercises for introspection, expanding consciousness, and seeking your true divine nature. As the teachings and life of Sri S. S. Goswami show, by strengthening the body, vital force, and mind, one can master all three for a long, healthy, harmonious life.

LC Classification NumberRA781.7