Egyptian Yoga: The Philosophy of Enlightenment [Paperback]

Muata Ashby (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1884564011 | ISBN-13: 978-1884564017 | Publication Date: October 10, 2005 | Edition: 2

1. EGYPTIAN YOGA: THE PHILOSOPHY OF ENLIGHTENMENT An original, fully illustrated work, including hieroglyphs, detailing the meaning of the Egyptian mysteries, tantric yoga, psycho-spiritual and physical exercises. Egyptian Yoga is a guide to the practice of the highest spiritual philosophy which leads to absolute freedom from human misery and to immortality. It is well known by scholars that Egyptian philosophy is the basis of Western and Middle Eastern religious philosophies such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, the Kabala, and Greek philosophy, but what about Indian philosophy, Yoga and Taoism? What were the original teachings? How can they be practiced today? What is the source of pain and suffering in the world and what is the solution? Discover the deepest mysteries of the mind and universe within and outside of your self

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About the Author

Reginald Muata Ashby holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Religion. He is an independent reseacher and practitioner of Egyptian, Indian and Chinese Yoga and studied Yoga under the supervision of Spiritual masters for over four years. Muata is also the author of Egyptian Proverbs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Sema Institute; 2 edition (October 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884564011
• ISBN-13: 978-1884564017
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #740,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Look at Ancient Egyptian Mythology and Philosophy, July 7, 2000

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This review is from: Egyptian Yoga: The Philosophy of Enlightenment (Paperback)

A New Look at Egyptian Mythology

A Review of the bookEgyptian Yoga: The Philosophy of Enlightenment and the Egyptian Yogaphenomenon.

What is Egyptian Yoga? This is the title of the book which soon after its release in May of 1995 became one of the most talked about books on the subject of Ancient Egypt. Now going into its second printing, Egyptian Yoga: The Philosophy of Enlightenment is unlike any other book on ancient Egyptian mythology because it opens the ancient teachings and explains them in a way which is very easy to understand and to practice them in daily life. The title Egyptian Yoga came from the Ancient Egyptian Words Smai Tawi which mean "Egyptian Yoga." Therefore, Yoga was praticed in Ancient Egypt earlier than any other place in history.

Most of us have asked important questions like what is the source of pain and suffering in the world and is there a solution? What are the meanings of the words Enlightenment, Salvation and Karma? Who can be saved? What is the process of Salvation?

Traditional Egyptology has written about ancient Egypt and translated the ancient texts in an intellectual and dry way, but many who have read the traditional books and then read Egyptian Yoga comment on how easily readable it is and how it makes the ancient teachings understandable in a completely new way. No longer are the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead or other papyruses for the intellectuals.

It is well-known by certain scholars that Egyptian philosophy is the basis of Western and Middle Eastern religious philosophies such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, the Kabbalah, and Greek philosophy but what about eastern philosophy and yoga? What were the original teachings? How can they be applied in the present to help us reach our highest potential?

Egyptian Yoga explains the origins of Ancient Egypt and India, it also a fully illustrated work, including hieroglyphs, detailing the meaning of the Egyptian mysteries of the temple, tantric yoga, yoga philosophy and psycho-spiritual and physical exercises.

Many readers of philosophy and ancient African religion have studied the translations of western Egyptologists and have not been able to go beyond the outer meaning of the words being deciphered. The intellectual description of symbols and myths have left them wanting for more but unable to progress. Many study groups which would like to progress in their studies of the ancient Egyptian wisdom and spiritual philosophy have stalled in their studies because they needed to move beyond the traditional study group, book reports and discussions. One reader of Egyptian Yoga recently commented: "I have been reading about the ancient Egyptians for over twenty-five years beginning in the sixties and I have never found a book which puts the philosophy together and also explains how to practice the teachings in every day life like Egyptian Yoga. There is much talk about the philosophy of Maat and the need to practice righteousness but I did not know that there is a profound science behind the concept of Maat which when properly understood and practiced in every day life transforms the human mind and produces mental peace. I thought the Ancient Egyptian Book of Coming forth By Day was about things that happen after death but after reading Egyptian Yoga I understand that the teachings of wisdom and Maat are to be accomplished right now.

Dr. Ashby has written so many books on the teachings that it awes the mind. To date he has written over 20 book on the practice of yoga from Ancient Egypt and Africa and the more I read the more I feel that the teachings are opening up to me. Also, the countless lecture audio tapes and videos are a pleasure to listen to and watch. The provide a special solace which comes from real understanding of the teachings. I did not realize that I could be a student of the mystery teachings and practice them without being in a Temple or going to Egypt or India. Also it is so wonderful that learning Egyptian Yoga has enlightened me about the origins, history and deeper meanings of the religion I grew up with. I had lost faith in religion but now I understand the true purpose of religion and mythology. This has given me true purpose in life and the understanding that the highest goals of personal and spiritual freedom are truly attainable by anyone who understands and practices the teachings of Yoga. I have developed a peace which I was never able to find in my job, relationships or possessions. Up until now I was not able to understand the workings of the mind-body-spirit connection and how to control my urges and negative thoughts and feelings. Egyptian Yoga has allowed me to unfold the deeper essence of my being and I enjoy my life to the fullest.

I am so blessed to have come into contact with the teaching of the Egyptian Yoga. Every time I pick up Egyptian Yoga I gain an even deeper level of understanding than before ...

25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RESEARCHES BIRTHPLACE OF "ALL" ESOTERIC DOCTRINES, December 8, 2000

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"nlightened1" (K.C., MO. i.e., ConfederateVille, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Egyptian Yoga: The Philosophy of Enlightenment (Paperback)

This book is a classic in a multiplicity of fields; incl.,Kemetic (Egyptian) research, Melanin studies, Yoga techniques,Symbology, Comparative Religions, Esoteric materialism (scientifictechnology behind machinery), and others to numerous to mention.Dr. Muata Ashby is a first rate academician and he is a Masterpractitioner of the Art to boot! This is the most cosmopolitan workyou can find on esoteric/occultic syncretism. Every page is loadedwith diagrams, or sublime research on the esoteric connection aroundthe world of the African Diaspora. Take for example page 8:""THE VEIL OF IGNORANCE- As stated in the ancient Egyptiantext, 'The Book of Coming Forth by Day <erroneously called theEgyptian Book of the Dead, mine>', the eternal soul comes to earthto learn certain lessons and to become purified <mature or evolved,mine>. In the process of evolution, virtues as well as vices areexperienced by us based on our own 'mental disposition.... When thespirit <Ka,mine>, our innermost self, is ready to make the final'journey home', back to its source, GOD, it begins to inquire aboutthe nature of its existence and thereby causes pressure on the mind,namely the ego-personality. Our BA <Soul, mine>, our individualGOD consciousness, begins to apply subtle pressure on our wakingconsciousness in the form of subtle suggestions. We begin to recognizethe wisdom of ancient scriptures and develop an interest in books suchas this one. Becoming in tune with the pressure of the spirit withinis allowing ourselves to be guided by our intuition and the letting goof ideas and thoughts which we know to be untrue or fruitless. Mentalpurification requires the utmost patience with ourselves. Interest inthe world as an Absolute reality (the notion there is nothing elsebeyond 'this' physical reality) is left behind gradually and newpsychological impressions and experiences are introduced until webecome established in this 'other' reality. At this point, we wake upfrom the consciousness we have been used to as if waking up from adream this is attaining 'Horushood', 'Christhood', or becoming'Buddha' or 'Krishna'. THAT WHICH IS THE FUNDAMENTAL TRUTH, THESUBSTANTIAL REALITY, IS BEYOUND TRUE NAMING, BUT THE WISE CALL IT THEALL Egyptian Proverb"" Actually the Masculine side of theGodhead (The Father in Christendom) is called the ALL, by theinitiates, the mundane call it Allah. And the Feminine side of theGodhead (Holy Spirit in Christendom) is called the ALL IN ALL {She isthat which is beyond the Masculine side according to the"KA.BA.ALLAH" (this is where Mohammed, a black Arab initiateof the Damascus Lodge; a branch of the Egyptian Spiritual sytem's maintemple at Luxor, got the word/idea for his God from), purposely hiddenin this book's name is the word A.L.L.A.H.; Arm, Leg, Leg, Arm,Head. So we have in this Egyptian, (not Jewish like they would haveyou think), artifact - the component structure of man, whom is thephysical incarnation of God/GODESS) & the Feminine side gave riseto the Masculine, this is why She is called the All IN ALL}; by theinitiates, and Allet by the mundane (even though you hardly ever hearabout Her)... Yes, i am scholarly enough to be able to correct DrAshby in this area! The wonderful quote above is so good that thecompany that i work for took it and condensed it into a marketingmotto. Many off the members of KC Board of Trade that i introduce tothis gem, go out a by it for themselves immediately. They come backamazed at how much research quality information is contained in only209, 8.5" x 11", pages. The foreword alone is worth theprice of the entire book. It reads: ""The literal meaning ofthe word YOGA is to 'YOKE' or to 'LINK' back. The implication is: tolink back to the original source, the original essence, that whichtranscends all mental and intellectual attempts at comprehension, butwhich is the essential nature of everything in CREATION. The Scienceof Yoga constitutes the teachings required to achieve perfection whichis the original essence of every human spirit. Nature herself offersone path to perfection. The path of learning through mistakes andsuffering, the process of trial and error....Through self discipline,the path of Yoga offers a 'short cut' to ending the pains of humanexistence...by achieving self-mastery and self-realization, therealization of one's true nature: GOD. The process is to become aHorus, a Christ, and Enlightened Being, while still alive. To attainthis level of being, we must first control the forces of our own lowernature. In essence, we must learn how to give up our egotisticalideas and allow them to dissolve so that we may discover our deepestself, who is nameless,, bodiless, immortal and eternal....""Wow is there anything else that needs to be said, i think not. But iwill say that if being a TRUTH seeker is what you are then this is theplace, and the time is now for you to make a commitment (envoke asolemn oath to yourSelf) to right now "discover a far awaycountry". There's no place further than.... "(inner)SPACE thefinal frontier! These are the voyages of the stel'ar ship,Enterprise. It's mission, to seek out L.I.F.E. (L.iberty, I.ntegrity,F.ocus, E.volution- the fourfold path of self-discipline hidden inJesus' saying: "I am the Way, the Truth, the L.I.F.E., any thatcome to me <through the fourfold path of self-discipline> shallhave life everlasting".), to search for meaning, to boldly gowhere others have gone on before <i'm also a Trekkie youknow>.... Djhuiti M. AmenRa, CEO/Chairman of Board: TheA.C.M.E. Corporation, Inc....

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Enlightening", July 25, 1998

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This review is from: Egyptian Yoga: The Philosophy of Enlightenment (Paperback)

This is "that" book that lead one to the truth in which they've known all along. It make one realize the God that's inside of them and how to utilize the power of the Creator that's in every individual. And that is a notion of utmost power...the whole meaning of existence.