Asanas, Mudras and Bandhas - Awakening Ecstatic Kundalini (Paperback)

~ Yogani (Author)
Key Phrases: spinal breathing pranayama, ecstatic conductivity, whole body mudra, Easy Lessons (more...)

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Product Description

"Asanas, Mudras and Bandhas - Awakening Ecstatic Kundalini" provides a practical approach for incorporating yoga postures and specialized inner physical maneuvers into a compact daily routine of practices that includes spinal breathing pranayama and deep meditation. Kundalini awakening is covered with clarity, including a discussion of symptoms and specific methods for self-pacing and regulating the inner energies to provide for progressive and safe unfoldment of abiding inner silence, ecstatic bliss and outpouring divine love - the essential characteristics of rising enlightenment. Yogani is the author of two landmark books on the world's most effective spiritual practices: "Advanced Yoga Practices - Easy Lessons for Ecstatic Living," a comprehensive user-friendly textbook, and "The Secrets of Wilder," a powerful spiritual novel. The "AYP Enlightenment Series" makes these profound practices available for the first time in a series of concise instruction books. "Asanas, Mudras and Bandhas" is the fourth book in the series. The third in the series is "Tantra - Discovering the Power of Pre-Orgasmic Sex." The second is "Spinal Breathing Pranayama - Journey to Inner Space." The first is "Deep Meditation - Pathway to Personal Freedom."

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: AYP Publishing (September 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978649605
• ISBN-13: 978-0978649609
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #543,630 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book of ananas for beginner or advanced Yoga practitioners, October 17, 2006

By	Shanti - See all my reviews

This has to be one of the most well balanced yoga books written. This book crushes the misconception that "yoga" is just "asanas"/postures. The fact that yoga actually has eight limbs and asanas are just one of the eight limbs, is forgotten by many in the yoga world. Asanas are not just about physical fitness and relaxation. Along with deep meditation and spinal breathing pranayam, asanas play a very important role on the spiritual path.

This book has real easy to follow instructions that are arranged in a clear and logical way and can be a great starter kit of asanas for beginners, which they could later follow up by more advanced practices like mudras and bandhas. This book can also be used by advanced practitioners to improve their asanas by adding advanced mudras and bandhas like Nauli, Jalandhar bandha, Kechari mudra, Yoni mudra, Maha mudra and many more... all included in this book. Also, here is one of the clearest discussions on third eye and spinal nerve purification and opening you will find anywhere.

Although not recognized by many, just doing asanas does not really satisfy the desire for inner peace, there is always a feeling that something is missing. This book explains that something. This is definitely not the first book on asanas, however it is the best and most practical book available, I have seen, that shows how asanas fit into the eight limbs of yoga. Just don't be fooled by the simplicity of the contents of the book. The asanas, mudras and bandhas explained in this book are really powerful and need to be approached with care. As long as you follow the instructions you can safely maneuver your way through.

Another indication that this is a serious book on yoga is the fact that it clearly covers Kundalini awakening and how to safely manage the rise of permanent ecstatic conductivity in the body. This book is the real thing ... highly recommended for anyone from beginner to advanced who is serious about the whole of yoga.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Physical yoga postures for the benefit of meditation, October 16, 2006

By	Bill (Texas) - See all my reviews

I've only just started practicing the fourteen yoga postures described in this book and can already feel the differnce in my meditation. Concentration is better, the body is looser, and my meditation is deeper. I haven't even looked into the more powerful steps to enhance these postures, but I am looking forward to them. A paced approach to yoga is emphasized in all of Yogani's work and is necessary to keep from burning out.

While many yoga books contain more postures, Yogani chose only fourteen. This was a deliberate approach and after doing various streching routines, I can attest that these fourteen are ideal to prepare for meditation. Thay can be done quickly, they move the blood around, and help to quiet the mind. There is nothing extra here, just what you need to do to get ready for meditation...no fluff, nothing extra, nothing ommitted.

The mudras section delves into some pretty serious yoga stuff that you can get a overview of on the AYP website. As usual the writing here is more polished, the techniqes better explained, and the ideas expanded upon.

If you are looking to deepen your meditation, get started with some physical yoga postures, or want to learn some advanced practices then pick this gem up!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, October 27, 2006

By	Boogey Boo "-S" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The asanas in this book are very easy to perform, yet they are some of the most advanced yogic exercises you can find. A beginner who is out of shape and stiff could easily use this book as an introduction to hatha yoga. And it would limber them up and make them healthier. There are also physical exercises that are included towards the end, which in my opinion are great. If I didn't already have an exercise routine I'd do this one. It's all self-paced, so you can start out slow, build up a good base, and work your way up to greatness.

This isn't simply for beginners though. Advanced yogis also benefit from this great book. There are descriptions of how to perform the mudras and bandhas, which subtly impact the structure of the body...ultimately bringing about enlightenment. Generally, without the help of an experienced yogi, it's not wise to just start doing mudras and bandhas. But this book can function as your help.

The explanations on the kundalini contained in this book are probably the most concise ever written. Having gone through a kundalini awakening, I can say the advice on grounding and stabilizing the energies is great. The path isn't so dangerous anymore now that these books are around.

For further information, in case you're curious, the AYP forum is a great place to get help from other yogis and yoginis.

Good luck! I hope you enjoy the book!