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Fundamentals of Yoga: A Handbook of Theory, Practice, and Application

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I found this book in my high school. When I began reading it, it took me awhile to understand, but now it is my most prized possession. To me, there is truth in the teachings, and everyone can do the exercises that the book describes. I recommend that everyone at least scan wonderful book.

This is a great book!Why,you ask,is it out of print?This book reflects a time when Yoga was beginning to be widely accepted in the west from the east and so there is a slight cultural exotica flavour, which, while charming, is dated.
The book is by a doctor however, and takes a clinical western approach to total health:as such I find it to be a current asset to both my medical library section and my psychology section.I can't say that for many books in my library for 30 years. Many exercises are easy and invigoating at a deep level; a few of the exercises outlined here are for master level training,they take a lot of discipline to get through the first few times and a coach would be good to have,thats how I felt.Having said that,the breathing exercise set generally and the chapter on relaxation specifically is worth the price of the book.Tons of used copies everywhere.ENJOY

I purchased this book some years ago and found it to be very helpful. The book is divided into chapters with each one containing a different exercise. I just concentrated on several of the exercises and not all of them. In about six weeks I started experiencing altered states. This book can bring about a total change in ones life, if one is willing to do the exercises.

words can't even describe my relationship to this book. first, the book doesn't just teach - it speaks. And it's not out of print, the Baba Bhagavan Das Publication Trust at Ananda Ashram can reprint. One of my favorite ways to work with this book, is to read each chapter out loud. And to have others read the teachings/meditations/yoga nidra out loud to me as I practice and assimilate them.