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From the Gita to the Grail by [Bernie Clark]

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What is the meaning of Shiva dancing on a dwarf named Avidya? Why does Vishnu sleep upon an endless snake? To what did the Buddha awaken? What do we mean by soul? The practice of Yoga has become quite common and popular in the West; however, the stories of Yoga are still strange to Western ears. What do these ancient symbols mean, what are they trying to teach us, and how should we incorporate the knowledge skillfully into our Western lifestyle? By looking at the myths of Yoga along with the stories that have influenced Western culture, we are presented with opportunities to select the best of both worlds, and create new maps to help guide us through the uncertainties of modern living.

Stories are fun! Important stories guide us and educate us; they create mental models which work at an unconscious level to help us navigate through our modern society and govern our reactions to the ups-and¬downs of life; they provide meaning and purpose for our life; and our stories entertain and entrance us. In this book, Bernie Clark looks at the spiritual stories found in the West that create a base map for our lives and then looks at the stories found in the East to see how they could improve our base maps. The stories offered are mix of light¬hearted and enjoyable, and deep and profound.

The importance of stories East and West are illustrated through the model proposed by the great 20th century mythologist, Joseph Campbell: myths, or stories, serve four great functions - the mystical, the cosmological, the sociological and the psychological function. The stories chosen illustrate these four functions of mythology and show how we can take these stories into ourselves to create a deeper experience of life.<p. This book is indexed making it very easy to navigate.

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In his insightful new book, Bernie reminds us that we have a choice in how we live our lives; we can hold tight to our beliefs, allowing them to dictate our reality, or we can invite every story (or even encounter) to be a gateway into the poetic, multifaceted dimensions of truth, and the fluid nature of reality. --Sarah Powers, author of Insight Yoga and founder of the Insight Yoga Institute

We think in metaphors. We are aware of some of them because we consciously adopted them in our adult years, but our fundamental mental maps are unconsciously adopted from our culture. By contrasting the metaphorical maps of different cultures we become aware of our own, unquestioned assumptions. Bernie Clark's book does this in a wonderfully entertaining way. It reflects his years of practice and teaching." --Paul Grilley, author of Yin Yoga

Bernie's new book covers mythical territory any student of yoga should be aware of. Diving into both unfamiliar and familiar stories of creation and the path of the hero, Bernie's readable style is like the voice of an Elder. If you could record Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung's conversation over a game of chess, it might sound something like this. --Daniel Clement, founder of Open Source Yoga

Thoughtful readers who love to curl up with a good book; anyone who wants to understand their dreams, desires, and behaviors; all who want to stop sleepwalking along an unconsciously chosen path and make real choice possible in their lives; and all who have found their own cultural myths lacking will find their minds and hearts expanded here, in From the Gita to the Grail: Exploring Yoga Stories and Western Myths …an encyclopedic work that invites us to examine our own stories with wonder, interest, and a renewed belief in the possibility of change. --Kristine Morris, ForeWord Reviews, January 2014

Author Bernie Clark's tome-like work is an excellent introduction to mythology, religion, and teachings. This book will appeal to yoga practitioners, budding anthropologists, travelers, history buffs, and storytellers. For me, it s become a bookshelf staple. --Marina Chetner, LA Yoga magazine, March 2014 --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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Bernie Clark has had a passion for science, spirituality and stories of mythology since his childhood days. He has a degree in science from the University of Waterloo, and spent over twenty-five years as a senior executive in the high tech/space industry. He has been investigating the path of meditation for over three decades and began teaching yoga and meditation in 1998. He is the author The Complete GT Yin Yoga & YinSight, and the creator of the YinYoga.com website. He lives and teaches in Vancouver, Canada. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HYJV1U8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue River Press (January 1, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3385 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 586 pages

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Bernie Clark, author of the best selling The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga, has had a passion for science, health, sports and spirituality since childhood. He has a degree in science from the University of Waterloo and spent over 25 years as a senior executive in the high-tech/space industry. Bernie has been investigating the path of meditation for over 4 decades and began teaching yoga and meditation in 1998. He conducts yoga teacher trainings several times a year and aims to build bridges between the experiences of yoga and the understandings of modern science. Other books written by Bernie include From the Gita to the Grail: Exploring Yoga Stories & Western Myths; YinSights; and the recent Your Spine, Your Yoga which is book two of the Your Body, Your Yoga trilogy. He is also the creator of the YinYoga.com website. Bernie offers courses online as well as in person in Vancouver, Canada.

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YogiChuck

Not an easy read but I couldn’t put it down!

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This is an amazing book! Discusses the myths of the major religions of the world, and whether or not these myths are appropriate for us in the modern world of today.
I think Stephen Hawking would have loved this book.

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T. Rudolph

Fantastic, fun, informative

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So amazing!!! One of the best books I ever read. Look at it as a text book or just to read for fun. It is so easy to understand without "dumbing down" the content. I love this book. It was hard to put down because it was so interesting.

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Cathleen Wasielewski

Enjoyable and informative...

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Beautiful stories of myth and archetype from one of my favorite teachers. Supportive for teachers of yoga philosophy as well as anyone who is interested in the world of ancient stories

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Yin Yogini in the South

and it is so nice to have all this wisdom compiled into one handy ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 28, 2015

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This richly substantive tome is a valuable addition to my yoga library, and it is so nice to have all this wisdom compiled into one handy reference book. I enjoy the stories, the commentary, the western point of view on ancient myths. Thank you, Bernie, for making this classic a reality!

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Jaime L. Honaker

Loved it!

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I love this book so much I bought 3 - one for me and two for other yoga teachers looking to incorporate more philosophy discussion into their teaching. It brings such a wealth of stories and lessons, and I also appreciate Bernie's delivery and humbleness. I would definitely recommend it! :)

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Content ok, very poor editing

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The content seems ok so far, but the amount of typos is unacceptable, they make the reading unpleasant. The text should be reviewed by professionals.

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Trevor

What an unbelievable book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 25, 2014

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Bernie is an unbelievable teacher and an incredible writer. Only someone with a true love of story and history could have assembled this book.

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Bruce Willmore Chenoweth

Excellent discussion of comparative religion

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The author has navigated shoal waters well mapping a chart of the deeper channels which hopefully and eventually will lead to the sea.

Jay P

From The Gita to the Grail

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This is Bernie Clark's 3rd book currently available. Unlike his two previous Yin Yoga books this is a brilliant drawing together of the myths, legends & metaphors of many cultures from the east & the west. The common ground and differences become clear, the stories entertain, and it lets us see the the threads that hold us together and the variations that make us unique. Suddenly all the bits of western Christianity, yoga philosophy, Buddhism & university philosophy that have come my way make sense. Bernie does this all with a very light hand, entertaining whilst informing. A book that all serious yogis should read, and of interest to anyone wanting to make sense of the multifaceted nature of spirituality.

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“From the Gita to the Grail” is a book about life. Following the footsteps of American mythologist Joseph Campbell, Bernie Clark explores East and West stories, mythologies and cultures. His tone is light, unpretentious and humorous at times although his erudition is impressive. A complex puzzle comes alive as physics, astronomy and psychology concepts come to complement mythology. The book is a joy to read and it will stimulate your desire to explore further and to start the journey inside.

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Brian Daniel Hansen

Enjoying the Book

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on July 4, 2019

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My partner is a Yoga teacher and she asked me to pick this up for her. She is enjoying this book very much. I will be doing a read myself once she is finished.

Tarnjit

Life changing

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on June 23, 2017

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This book gave a thorough historical account of myths that inform our social fabric and that ultimately steer our lives most often from a deeply ingrained unconscious place. This book is a must read for all individuals and needs to be taught in schools. I give it my highest recommendation.

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