Living in the Light: Yoga for Self-Realization

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Then it dives into wonderfully specific detail on certain yoga poses including an overview,, how-to, benefits, therapeutic applications, and helpful tips. Living in the Light is a great resource for both the philosophy of Yoga as well as the asanas, or physical aspect of the practice. I received a complimentary ARC copy of Living in the Light Yoga for Self-Realization by Deepak Chopra, MD; Sarah Platt-Finger from NetGalley and Rodale Inc. Deepak Chopra talks and guides you into six individual weeks-five days a week-Monday through Friday, leaving week-ends free, as he gives an exercise to do each day of the week for six consecutive weeks. Anger is a good one to begin with, because, along with fear, it is one of the two basic negative emotions.

By learning to live in the light, you deliberately and consciously accept your true self as a being of infinite possibilities, unfettered by worry or self-doubt.

Chopra is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.

You will have succeeded in right living, however, which, at this stage is a huge step in your evolution. Although Sanskrit terms are introduced, most of the text was accessible and the lessons were practical. I developed a better understanding of the use of breathing and bandhas in energy transfer and how adapting the breath or bandha to each specific asana can help deepen the practice - I’ve definitely seen a difference by using what I’ve learnt in practice.Sarah's values of personal growth and selfless service led her to become a founding board member of Exhale to Inhale, a non-profit organization that teaches yoga to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. He is the author of more than ninety books translated into forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Each week focuses on a different stage of transformation, presented as themes such as Social Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence. Note: I will make passing reference to Patanjali and his definitive work, the Yoga Sutras, but keep in mind that the traditional terminology isn’t critical—only results are critical. Perhaps a TV sitcom or a peanut butter cookie is something you like, while going to the beach or playing chess is something you like a lot, and your child or the music of Bach is something you deeply love. Once inspired, you’ve taken the most important step in a journey where every step brings you closer to your true self.I’m currently loving yoga/ meditation books with this style of layout, and it’s been beneficial to someone with learning disabilities and being in yoga teaching school. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.