The Secret Power of Yoga, Revised Edition
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The Secret Power of Yoga, Revised Edition by Nischala Joy Devi
The definitive feminine interpretation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, now expanded to include all four padasYoga is best known for its power to create a healthy body, but the emotional and spiritual benefits of the practice are even greater. In The Secret Power of Yoga, Nischala Joy Devi offers a simple, elegant, and deeply personal interpretation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras-the principles at the basis of Yoga practice. Hers is a heart-centered, intuitive, feminine perspective, and the first translation intended for women. Her interpretation beautifully captures the spirit of each sutra, and her suggested practices offer numerous ways to embrace the spirituality of Yoga throughout your day.
The original edition summarized the final two padas with the intention of encouraging curiosity about further practice without overwhelming the reader. But today, there is more focus on the importance of understanding the foundation of yoga than ever. With so many making a commitment to the practice of Yoga to further their own spiritual growth and development, Devi believes now is the time to give more, and has provided additional commentary and practices, making The Secret Power of Yoga a complete scripture.
Nischala Joy Devi is an expert healer and instructor. She has long been regarded as an international advocate for her unique approach to Yoga and its subtle applications for spiritual growth and total health. Her energetic delivery and deep inner conviction inspire each individual, allowing the teachings to transcend traditional limits and constraints, allowing her to touch people's hearts. She was fortunate enough to spend several years as a monastic disciple of Yogiraj Sri Swami Satchidanandaji, receiving direct direction and teachings from him. She was also fortunate enough to get instruction from famous Yoga gurus in the United States, India, and other parts of the world.
Initially trained in Western medicine, she began to include Yoga into her practice, contributing her knowledge to the development of the yoga component of The Dean Ornish Program for Reverse Heart Disease, and co-founding the award-winning Commonweal Cancer Help Program. These principles are expressed in her book The Healing Way of Yoga and her Abundant WellBeing Audio Series. She devised Yoga of the Heart(R), a training and certification program for Yoga teachers and health professionals meant to adapt Yoga practices to the special needs of that group, based on her understanding of yoga and her experience supporting patients with life-threatening diseases (especially people with heart disease and cancer). As mentioned in her book, The Hidden Power of Yoga, a woman's guide to the heart and spirit of the Yoga Sutras, she is dedicated to bringing the Feminine back into spirituality and the texts.
In 2009, the audiobook The Hidden Power of Yoga won the Nautilus Book Silver Award. Her most recent book, The Namaste Effect, discusses a heart-centered way of living, recognizing the need for more love and compassion in today's world. Visit abundantwellbeing.com for more information.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780593235560 |
| ISBN 10 | 0593235568 |
| Title | The Secret Power of Yoga, Revised Edition |
| Author | Nischala Joy Devi |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale |
| Year published | 2022-05-10 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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