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Bringing Yoga to Life: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living [Paperback]

Donna Farhi
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Book Description

January 4, 2005

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.


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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Farhi (Yoga Mind, Body, and Spirit; The Breathing Book) explains how to begin the process of integrating the principles of yoga into daily living. This is not a book for seekers of a quick self-help fix; Farhi points out "the ancient science of Yoga does not pretend to be simple, quick, or easy." Rather, it's for readers interested in learning about the origins of yoga and using this deeper understanding to bring slow improvement to mind and body. Slow is an operative word-there's even a chapter on slowing down, which is the "precursor to yoga practice because this simple act allows us to consider our thoughts, feelings, and actions more carefully in the light of our desire to live peacefully." Other chapters address becoming one's own teacher, trusting what one does not fully comprehend, and getting through roadblocks (such as sloth and feelings of inadequacy) on the path to enlightened living. Each chapter contains anecdotes of the small ways in which yoga reaches into everyday people's everyday lives-and these stories elucidate the power of yoga in ways no theoretical teachings can.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Farhi, a well-known yoga teacher who divides her time between New Zealand and the U.S., has taught for over 26 years and authored two previous books. This especially thoughtful treatise about the relationship of yoga practice to everyday life is well written and aimed at both new and longtime practitioners of yoga. Farhi combines her knowledge of classic yoga philosophy with insights from her years of practice and teaching. She was personally challenged by eating disorders and perfectionist tendencies, and learned that true yoga practice is not found in transient physical attainments, such as mastering difficult poses or sitting for longer periods of meditation, but rather in taking a more spiritual approach. To that end, she guides the reader to seek a deeper spiritual level in order to use yoga learning to live everyday life with more authenticity and compassion. Jane Tuma
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: HarperOne; Reprint edition (January 4, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060750464
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060750466
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.6 x 8.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Donna Farhi has practiced Yoga for twenty-eight years and has taught internationally for over two decades. One of America's most respected and loved Yoga teachers, she travels throughout the world leading retreats and training others to teach. Farhi has been an Asana columnist for both Yoga Journal and Yoga International and is the author of the contemporary classics The Breathing Book and Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit. Born in America, she now resides in New Zealand.

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
Great book, very insightful and clearly written. Emily  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
My yoga teacher recommended this book. F. Pierce  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Donna Farhi Takes Yoga Beyond The Asanas To It's Depths December 29, 2003
Format:Hardcover
Donna Farhi is one of the most knowledgeable, sincere, interesting and open minded Yoga teacher/writers that I am aware of, and she has given all of us the gift of another wonderful book.

Her deep and profound knowledge of all aspects of Yoga, both from a Physical and Spiritual perspective is always apparent in her writing and anyone can reap benefits from her books no matter what style (or styles) of yoga you embrace, as she is not bound by any one school of yoga.

In "Bringing Yoga To Life" Donna Farhi goes beyond the postures and moves deeply into the heart of yoga, the practice of yoga in one's day to day life.

Still, you can also bring your actual physical practice of Yoga "to life" by incorporating an awareness of the 8 limbs. This will help you deepen and internalize your asana practice.

This is one of many excellent books that have recently surfaced that take Yoga beyond the postures and show how it can have a profound relevance to real life, beyond the work one does on their sticky mat (or mysore rug). Among these other books I highly recommend "Yoga And The Quest For The True Self" by Stephen Cope, "Yoga and the Path Of The Urban Mystic" by Darren John Main and Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy by Michael Lee.


Namaste

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41 of 44 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Questions answered December 2, 2003
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Format:Hardcover
Soon after practicing yoga and finding myself changing in strange and remarkable ways, I felt I needed a book that might explain the less obvious "benefits" of yoga other than physical fitness. I now read a chapter or two of this book every night and so far I have the feeling that I am conversing with a very wise, benevolent, and understanding teacher. Donna Farhi has a way of communicating exactly what I, at least, have been wondering and feeling about me, my yoga practice, and life. I will send this book to my closest friends.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Gem July 26, 2006
By Tom
Format:Hardcover
I really treasure my copy of Donna Farhi's "Bringing Yoga to Life." No matter how many times I've read it, I can always pick it up and glean some new insight or perspective from any passage. Her writing reflects genuine depth, wisdom, and experience, and she has a real gift for expressing sentiments that we intuitively realize but may not yet be able express ourselves. Note that this is not your typical manual of physical postures (there are certainly plenty of those available), but a very unique work that speaks to the process of integrating one's practice into daily life (which is what yoga is really about). Highly recommended.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars very good book
My yoga teacher recommended this book. I've only read half, but it's not a book
on how to work on the physical positions or asanas. Read more
Published 13 days ago by F. Pierce
4.0 out of 5 stars Bringing Yoga to Life
Simliar to the first book I read by Donna Farhi (Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness), this book was nothing like I expected, yet still exceptionally wonderful. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Victoria Klein
5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing Yoga to Life
Great book, very insightful and clearly written. Donna has a wonderful way of delving to the core of yoga philosophy and unraveling it so that we can fully understand what is going... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful an insightful.
I'm really enjoying this book. While I am only half way through the book I have already gained wonderful insights. Some passages are elusive to me, others resonate deeply. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Penny Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing yoga to life
Perfect! Enjoying this book so much and it is in perfect condition. Worth every bit of time and effort put in!
Published 4 months ago by Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars A rich feast
Donna Farhi's Bringing Yoga to Life The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living... a book that sums up what yoga is ~ a rich feast. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lea Fritsch
5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal book for beginning and intermediate practitioners of yoga
I use this book as a guide when I practice without my instructor.The practice sessions are quite useful and serve as a
basis for my daily yoga practice. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Larry
5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga Teacer Trainers
Clearly written with a great depth of understanding. Creates an awareness and wakefulness to the great spiritual art that is Yoga.
Published 13 months ago by ejj
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent yoga reference
Donna Farhi truly brings "Yoga to Life" in this book, one of the mainstays of my yoga library. Very insightful, beautifully written and down-to-earth. Read more
Published 16 months ago by B. Grove
5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Yoga
This is an excellent book by Donna Farhi, she explains beautifully the spiritual dimensions of yoga. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Sun_Ati
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