Kundalini: Yoga For The West [Paperback]

Swami Sivananda Radha (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2004

Kundalini Yoga is an ancient practice towards higher consciousness. In this classic guide to Kundalini Yoga, the enigmatic Eastern teachings of Kundalini are translated into a form accessible to the Western Mind. Providing practical exercises, questions and meditations, Kundalini Yoga for the West guides the reader through the chakras, exploring each level of consciousness in detail.

Using clear and comprehensible language, Swami Radha offers thorough explanations oand insightful reflections for integrating the ancient teachings of Kundalini into everyday life. This 25th anniversary edition of her classic text appeals to a new generation of yoga practitioners who are avidly searching for the deeper experience of yoga as a path to higher consciousness.

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It is a welcome relief to read about Kundalini in ways that are clear, detailed, explicit and profound. -- Dr. James Fadiman, author of Personality and Personal Growth

Swami Sivananda Radha has intellectually discussed the subject devoting particular attention to character building through ethical discipline. -- B.K.S. Iyengar

This is one of the few books on Kundalini Yoga written by a Westerner that strikes me as being authentic. -- Georg Feuerstein, Yoga Research Center

From the Publisher

Kundalini Yoga for the West is regarded as essential reading for the serious spiritual aspirant. One of the most valuable life workbooks you will ever use, Kundalini Yoga for the West contains both exercises to bring more awareness into daily life, as well as inspiring reflections on the nature of mind and spirituality.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 365 pages
• Publisher: Timeless Books; 25 Anv edition (October 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932018042
• ISBN-13: 978-1932018042
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,631,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a book for a lifetime, May 12, 2006

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B. Vedski "B. Vedski" (Toronto, ON CAN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kundalini: Yoga For The West (Paperback)

Kundalini Yoga for the West is one of the most practical and comprehensive books on Kundalini that I have come across. Swami Sivananda Radha studied with Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, India in the 50's and was initiated by him into the sacred order of Sanyas. She returned to Canada, studied and practiced Kundalini Yoga for many years, and tirelessly explored the extensive texts of Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon).

What i liked about this book is that it goes beyond an english translation of ancient texts, it actually gives tools, exercises and practices to explore and expand your mind that are based on Swami Radha's personal experience. It's not just theoretical. I have been through this book many times, and know that it will continue to give me insights for years to come. It's a guide, a map, a companion.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eastern Intuitive practices, May 12, 2006

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Seveda James (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kundalini: Yoga For The West (Paperback)

This book is true to its ancient origins, yet accessible to the sincere Western aspirant. Swami Radha's 'Kundalini for the West,' provides yogic exercises to access the ancient evolutionary cakra system of Kundalini. Kundalini yoga in western culture has grown to mean many things. In 'Kundalini for the West,' Swami Radha provides layers of access to work with each cakra. Each cakra is given its own series of practices: mantra, breath practices, and questions of self-reflection/life reflection, which are used to glean insight into one's inner life. There is no limit to the experiential possibilities offered through the practices detailed in this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Kundalini Yoga, November 13, 2011

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This review is from: Kundalini: Yoga For The West (Paperback)

This book is about exercises to increase your awareness and perception. Nothing that I was expecting and a lot more. I found it to be very enlightening and inspiring. One word of caution though, this is not a quick read book if you intend on doing the exercises.