The Essentials of Yoga (Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit Series) [Paperback]

Ila Sarley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit Series | Publication Date: September 14, 1999

Breathing techniques that increase energy and reduce stress
Easy-to-follow programs for flexibility and total body fitness
Expert advice on making  yoga an integral part of  your lifestyle

The Omega Institute, the nation's largest holistic education and retreat center, has helped tens of thousands of people in their search for well-being, personal growth, and spiritual development through its world-renowned workshops and retreats. Now the experts at the Omega Institute share their wisdom with you in a unique series of books that provide the guidance, the inspiration, and the skills you need to bring increased meaning and vitality into your life. . . .

More than six million Americans have chosen yoga as the energizing, empowering way to relax both body and mind. Whether its practice involves a gentle flow of postures or a more physically demanding regimen, yoga has never been more popular . . . as an individualized fitness program, a stress reliever, and a transformational tool. The Essentials of Yoga draws upon the collected wisdom of two of the foremost experts from the Omega Institute to open the door to this calming yet profoundly rejuvenating discipline.

Providing step-by-step guidance and warm inspiration, it shows you:

How to choose the right type of yoga for your age, for your physical condition, and for your spiritual well-being
Powerful breathing techniques that enhance the vital connection between your body, your spiritual energy, and your health
The yogic positions that leave you serene yet invigorated . . . energized yet free of stress
How to successfully take the principles you have learned off the mat and into the real world!


Don't miss these other outstanding Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit books:

Vitality and Wellness
Writing Your Authentic Self

And coming soon . . .

Contemplative Living
The Power of Ritual
Bodywork Basics

Editorial Reviews

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Breathing techniques that increase energy and reduce stress
Easy-to-follow programs for flexibility and total body fitness
Expert advice on making yoga an integral part of your lifestyle

The Omega Institute, the nation's largest holistic education and retreat center, has helped tens of thousands of people in their search for well-being, personal growth, and spiritual development through its world-renowned workshops and retreats. Now the experts at the Omega Institute share their wisdom with you in a unique series of books that provide the guidance, the inspiration, and the skills you need to bring increased meaning and vitality into your life. . . .

More than six million Americans have chosen yoga as the energizing, empowering way to relax both body and mind. Whether its practice involves a gentle flow of postures or a more physically demanding regimen, yoga has never been more popular . . . as an individualized fitness program, a stress reliever, and a transformational tool. The Essentials of Yoga draws upon the collected wisdom of two of the foremost experts from the Omega Institute to open the door to this calming yet profoundly rejuvenating discipline.

Providing step-by-step guidance and warm inspiration, it shows you:

How to choose the right type of yoga for your age, for your physical condition, and for your spiritual well-being
Powerful breathing techniques that enhance the vital connection between your body, your spiritual energy, and your health
The yogic positions that leave you serene yet invigorated . . . energized yet free of stress
How to successfully take the principles you have learned off the mat and into the real world!

Don't miss these other outstanding Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit books:

Vitality and Wellness
Writing Your Authentic Self

And coming soon . . .

Contemplative Living
The Power of Ritual
Bodywork Basics

About the Author

Dinabandhu Sarley has been a leader in the field of spirituality and human development for over twenty years. He is currently the President of the Omega Institute. He was a founding member of the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and served as president of that organization for many years. An active teacher and workshop leader in the areas of spirituality, health, and leadership, Dinabandhu also carries on a consulting practice, where he applies his spiritual and developmental insights to business. He has traveled widely in India, studied esoteric traditions with many yoga masters and mystics, and has devoted his life to the intensive practice of a wide variety of both eastern and western disciplines for spiritual growth and transformation.

A founding member and former executive director of the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and a teacher of stress management, yoga, meditation, and communication skills for twenty years, Ila Sarley is currently the communications director of the Omega Institute, where she leads the popular Introductory Weekend on stress management and holistic lifestyle practices. With her husband, Dinabandhu, she is the cofounder of the Natural YogaTM system of self-development.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Dell (September 14, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440508738
• ISBN-13: 978-0440508731
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,009,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Writing Your Authentic Self, April 30, 2000

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This review is from: Writing Your Authentic Self (Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit Series) (Paperback)

Writing Your Authentic Self is a great resource for anyone interested in journal keeping and self exploration. This book is chock full of ideas, tips and exercises for both the beginning and experienced journalist. The sample journal entries are incredibly moving and inspiring and demonstrate what a profound tool for inner discovery that journal keeping can be. If you are considering starting a journal or have been keeping one, but want to take a fresh approach, get this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and Inspiring Book, March 6, 2004

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This review is from: Writing Your Authentic Self (Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit Series) (Paperback)

This book is very complete. It includes inspiring quotes, practical how-to approaches to various kinds of journals, and personal stories of individuals who have benefitted from keeping a daily record of their lives and inner thoughts. The book includes areas not covered by most other books on journal writing, including ways to process grief. Interesting illustrations are sprinkled throughout the text. Definitely a worthwhile book! Read it.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars bloodless and draining, May 6, 2003

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Ellen Etc. (Northern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Writing Your Authentic Self (Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit Series) (Paperback)

This book should have been better--it's a comprehensive collection of journaling ideas--but the final effect is bloodless and draining. Sadly, the author saves significant journal writing examples for a final section and uses quotes instead of examples in the chapters. Perhaps she's trying not to sway the reader as to a preferred type of writing, but it also doesn't impart much energy or passion. Go back to "The New Diary" or "One to One," or go forward to "Leaving a Trace;" this one isn't worth the effort.