The Bhagavad Gita by Swami Chidbhavananda
The Bhagavad Gita by Chidbhavananda is possibly one of the best, most secular and comprehensive translations of this book available so far.
Concentration and Meditation is a good book
Concentration and Meditation starts with the need for control of behaviour,then, theory and practice of concentration and lastly practical lessons.
Why “A Search in Secret India” is so good!
A Search in Secret India is about Paul Brunton’s his search for a meaningful life. It deals with Brunton’s encounter and relationship with Yoga & spiritualism.
Yogic Physical Culture- the best yoga book
The book covers all aspects of the practice of asana and pranayama, including location dress, food etc and detailed instructions for 17 asanas for daily usage.
Review of The Path of Modern Yoga
In The Path of Modern Yoga, Elliott Goldberg shows how yoga was transformed into a health and fitness regimen by giving prominence to all aspects of yoga.
Yoga Therapy boosts good health
Good health is free and only requires application of common sense and personal discipline. Yoga therapy teaches you how to achieve this dream.
How the first Yoga book was written
The first Yoga book is detailed in The Path of Modern Yoga: The History of an Embodied Spiritual Practice by Elliott Goldberg © 2016 Inner Traditions.
Why are Vedas important for Indian culture?
The Vedas are over 6000 years old and were conceived by rsis in a state of merger with the Supreme Identity. Hence they are called “not of man or apourusika”.
Yoga class – How the first yoga class began
Yogendra conducted informal yoga classes to Dadina and a few others on the beach. After this, he founded The Yoga Institute in Dadina’s house.
What is the significance of the Vedānga?
Vedānga (limbs of the Vedas) are six sub-disciplines connected with the study of the Vedas. These subjects provide the gramatical underpinning to the Vedas.
Dharma is the natural state of all entities
Dharma is the natural state of entity. Eg. a heart pumps blood. Likewise, humans live in peace when they live in a society where all are committed to order.
Sanātana-dharma is a Hindu way of life
What is sanatana-dharma? Why is it called universal? How does it integrate the various aspects of life in Bharat (India)? What are it’s components?