The Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Swatmarama

ISBN 9781909676794 (paper back)

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a classical text describing Hatha Yoga. It is the oldest surviving text on Hatha Yoga. Swami Swatmarama, a disciple of Swami Goraknath, wrote the text, drawing upon previous texts and his own experiences. While the text describes asanas (postures), purifying practices (shatkarma), mudras (finger and hand positions), bandhas (locks), and pranayama (breath exercises), it also explains that the purpose of Hatha Yoga is the awakening of kundalini (subtle energy), advancement to Raja Yoga, and the experience of deep meditative absorption known as samadhi. Read More >

The Nature and Practice of Yoga by Annie Besant

ISBN 9781909676923 (paper back)

A complete essential introduction to Yoga theory and practice designed as series of lessons covering all key elements such as nature, body, mind, spirituality, different schools of thought, yoga science, and yoga practice. The author is aiming to prepare the student to take up, for practical purposes, the Yoga sutras. The lessons, may, however, also give to the ordinary lay reader some idea of Yoga, and perhaps to allure a few towards its study. Read More >

The Ethos and Methods of Yoga by Swami Mukerji

ISBN 9781909676916 (paper back)

This is a practical guide to Yoga written by a Yogi who comes out of a successive generation of Yogis. The guide includes essential and advanced elements such as the practices and exercises of concentration, both objective and subjective, active and passive mentation, an elucidation of Maya, Guru worship, and the worship of the terrible, also the mystery of will force. Read More >

The Yoga Science of Breath by Yogi Ramacharaka

ISBN 9781909676886 (paper back)

A complete manual of the oriental breathing philosophy of physical, mental, psychic and spiritual development. Read More >

BREATH IS LIFE

Life is absolutely dependent upon the act of breathing. “Breath is Life.” Differ as they may upon details of theory and terminology, the Oriental and the Occidental agree upon these fundamental principles.

To breathe is to live, and without breath there is no life. Not only are the higher animals dependent upon breath for life and health, but even the lower forms of animal life must breathe to live, and plant life is likewise dependent upon the air for continued existence

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Maharishi Patanjali

ISBN 9781909676862 (paper back)

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the foundation text of Raja Yoga, one of the six orthodox astika schools of Hindu philosophy. The 196 sutras are divided into four forms – Mantra Yoga, Laya Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga – the last of which is the highest (or royal) practice. Read More >

The Yoga of Wisdom by Yogi Ramacharaka

ISBN 9781909676756 (paper back)

The Yoga of Wisdom, also known as Gnani Yoga deals with the scientific and intellectual knowing of the great questions regarding Life and what lies back of Life—the Riddle of the Universe. This training course consisting of twelve lessons offers a path for those wishing to develop by knowing—by studying the fundamental principles, and the wonderful truths underlying Life, the path of Gnani Yoga. Read More >

The Yoga of Wisdom by Yogi Ramacharaka

ISBN 9781907832970 (Audio Book CD)

The most essential thing in the world to any individual is to understand himself. The next is to understand the other fellow. From this book you are going to learn which of the 5 types you are and how to get the best out of it. The Alimentive type or “The Enjoyer” is discussed in this volume as well as all key principles of human analysis. Read in English (unabridged). Read More >