Yoga and Veganism by Sharon Gannon

Yoga and Veganism by Sharon Gannon

In Yoga and Veganism, Sharon Gannon offers a perspective on the connection between yoga, ahimsa (a respect for all living beings), and nonviolence and a healthy vegan lifestyle.

In Yoga and Veganism, Sharon Gannon--co-creator of the renowned Jivamukti Yoga method--weaves together a compelling explo-ration of the intersection between the spiritial practice of yoga, physical health and wellness, care for the planet, and a peaceful coexistence with animals and nature. Through clear and accessible language, Gannon unpacks the wisdom of Patan-jali's Yoga Sutras, the oldest and most revered text focused entirely on the philosophy of yoga, and draws fascinating correlations to our modern world, charting a course to greater enlightenment for the contemporary practioner

The Yoga Sutras detail the practice of yama, or restraint, the first step on the path to spiritual liberation consisting of five ethical principles that help guide our treatment of the world around us: Ahimsa teaches us to avoid bringing harm to others, while satya encourages us to tell the truth, in spite of inconvenience or discomfort. Through asteya, or nonstealing, we explore the ways in which we take from others and learn to develop a sense of inner wholeness and satisfac-tion in response. Brahmacharya strives to free our minds of unhealthy physical impulses, and finally, aparigraha opens our minds to the ways in which greed controls us and holds us back.

Yoga and Veganism shines a light on these five guiding principles, demonstrating how the prac-tice of yoga is historically and philosophically tied to an ethical vegan lifestyle, which, when prac-ticed wholly and in tandem, open the path to both physical wellness and spiritual enlightenment. Featuring a selection of delicious recipes from the author's own kitchen, along with personal essays from individuals whose lives have been trans-formed by veganism--including filmmaker Kip Andersen (Cowspiracy and What the Health) and activist Ingrid Newkirk (president of PETA)-- Yoga and Veganism provides a framework for con-temporary yoga students and teachers looking to bring their asana practice into deeper alignment with the philosophy at the heart of the discipline, as well as with the Earth around them and all of the beings with whom they share it.

Gannon, Sharon: - Sharon Gannon is changing the way people view spirituality, life, themselves, one another, animals, and the environment. Along with David Life, she is the creator of the Jivamukti Yoga method, a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings. Blessed by her teachers, Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati, Swami Nirmalananda, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Shyamdas, and Shri Milan Goswami, she is a pioneer in teaching yoga as spiritual activism. Veganism is a core principle of the Jivamukti Yoga method. The Jivamukti method has been recognized as one of the nine forms of hatha yoga practiced in the world today. Yoga Journal magazine has called her an innovator, and Vanity Fair gives her credit for making yoga cool and hip. Gannon has authored many books and produced numerous yoga-related DVDs and music CDs. She is the recipient of the 2008 Compassionate Living Award and the 2013 PETA Compassionate Action Award. She resides in a wild forest sanctuary in upstate New York. For more information about the author, visit www.jivamuktiyoga.com and www.simplerecipesforjoy.com.

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ISBN 13	9781683839224
ISBN 10	1683839226
Title	Yoga and Veganism
Author	Sharon Gannon
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Mandala Publishing Group
Year published	2020-05-05
Number of pages	180
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