5 comments about Hatha Yoga Illustrated.

1. This yoga book is awesome! It works through all the levels of different yoga poses. Pictures are helpful.



2. This book is wonderfully done, The pictures are simple, and provide great explanations along with written explanations. There are a few routines in the back of the book that are helpful and an intro about yoga and meditation. I use this book for reference daily it has helped me develop my own routine and advance my yoga practice. I highly recommend it.



3. I've been teaching Yoga for a few years now after being a student for more than twenty.This book offers a very detailed look at many of the most common yoga asanas including contraindicated physical issues for each one.I had borrowed the book from our local library a dozen times before I purchased it.I find myself reading "Hatha Yoga Illustrated" before class to remind myself of different aspects of each pose.They also give a wide variety of "gentle variations" of each pose.This book is a must have for new yoga teachers.



4. This yoga book is everything I was hoping it would be. Yoga instruction books are a personal choice. Members of my family have a favorite yoga book that just does not work for me. I am a beginner, and the description of this book sounded like it would provide what I was looking for. It does not disappoint. The explanations of benefits the different poses provide are most helpful. The body positioning pictures are clear and directions for positioning concise. I highly recommend this book.



5. I'm very happy to have found this book. It has beautiful photographs with clear instructions for each pose. I am an absolute beginner, so some of the poses are much too difficult, but it has enhanced my practice greatly.

2 comments about The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I.

1. 
   This book is fantastic! Have both Vol I & II, and they are invaluable for anyone wanting to learn about yoga, being healthier, or any nursing or med, or physical therapy student.
   The book shows which muscles are involved in each yoga move - the ones working, being stretched, or supporting the body weight. For anyone in medicine, this also breaks down movements into steps and illustrates why the patient is in pain with that movement. For anyone in physical therapy, is illustrates why you need to do that excerise & shows how it will help you.
   As a student in a yoga teacher training class, this helps me learn how to do the poses correctly and which muscles are working with each pose and how to avoid stressing injuried body parts. Fantastic reading and a great resource!



2. This book is EXCELLENT!! I love all the illustrations and descriptions of the muscles and bones and their corresponding yoga positions. I am currently in yoga teacher certification training and this book is really amazing -I refer to it time and time again.

5 comments about The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself.

1. This author is definitely a teacher, able to grasp a concept not only verbally, but experientially and he can convey it with such ease that you don't realize that what you are reading about it life altering. It is an amazing little book. I came away from it with the remembrance of a wave washing over me, taking away all that limited me and leaving only my Divine Self. A light bulb went on inside me, "Ah, this is what is meant by free your mind."



2. I'm not going to use a lot of words here for one has to directly experience the profound spiritual impact that this book can bring forth. If you are a seeker and lover of the Truth and you want or feel that there is something more, then this book is a must read. I wept tears of pure love and joy while reading the last chapter and every chapter preceding was a journey deeper into self. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to directly experience Spirit.



3. This important book is for anyone who wants to know who they truly are and how that awareness affects every moment of life! The author obviously knows exactly what he is writing about---and has experienced it fully. What's more, he presents this profound information in such a way that makes it simple and easily understood. I want everyone I know to read this book. Those who comprehend these truths and practice incorporating them into their daily lives could find lasting happiness and freedom.



4. I recently read this book and would say its the best of its kind.I would highly recommend to anyone who is into Spirituality and stuff.
   This knowledge you gain is enough for a life time.Most of the questions which lay deep inside you will be answered.
   Its just the BEST.



5. I bought this book a year ago and only felt like reading it after I made a new friend who was suffering from some negative experiences in her personal life. I guess it was perfect timing since all the psyche and thought habits that Mr. Singer mentions in the book matches all the things I saw in my friend and eventually in myself as well.
   
   Essentially, this book is a well written easy to read English version of Gyana Yoga, the path of the intellect. The basic essence of his teaching here is to identify who we are and who we are not. One of the things that really affected me while I was reading the book was his advice to experience what is happening and letting it go and not resisting it and thus holding on to it.
   
   I felt a release many times while reading the book and made me feel emotionally lighter. I was able to use his explanation of what life is with my new friend who also found it to be very liberating! I was happy to help myself and my friend. I have since recommended the book to my family as well. I strongly recommend to all people to buy this book and make their lives so much more lighter and exciting!

5 comments about Remember, Be Here Now.

1. My ex-hippie mother suggested this book to me, I was skeptical at first but that passed as soon as I opened it. This book is something everybody can benefit from, the title says it all - Be Here Now!



2. quick delivery, condition as advertised, great book, great price. great transaction, would recommend this seller to anyone.



3. Ram Dass? The dude's name is Richard Alpert. He isn't some hippie loser. He is a protector of the island. And he's not all 'Be Here Now' he is 'I'm always around because I don't age.'



4. I love this book! It may seem a little "hippie-ish" in this day and age, but my best memories were in the late 60's and early 70's, and this book just makes me smile!
   
   Read, and then re-read this book. This is the way to a happy, fullfilled life!



5. This is a book about self motivation from a person of multiple professions. In the book he guides you through his journey of self fulfillment. The book is well structured can give anyone motivation to find their true self. I would personally recommend this book to any one of my friends; however, this book is not for all people. People who hold strong to their ideas and are unwilling to listen to anything else (Ex. extremely religious people) probably would not enjoy this book. Like anything else, it is good to not be closed minded before starting to read this book. It is not selling any specific idea, it's more of an awakening to appreciate the moments we live through.

5 comments about The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice.

1. Nice, easy book to understand yoga and where it came from. Good book to have to refer to every once in a while on history of teachers spreading yogic practices, on Pranayam and some basic yoga posture. Useful to me as a teacher. Reference book.



2. This book is truly a complete and comprehensive resource for anyone looking to enter into a teaching program or anyone simply looking to deepen or develop their own personal practice.



3. Dense with wisdom. some oddities to the sutra translations, should not be your only reference for them



4. Usually whenever people think of yoga its the asans that comes to their minds. Asans are only one part of yoga and this book does a very good job of explaining that. This book does a good job of explaining yoga philosophy and spiritual principles by providing the translation of Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali. This book provides you valuable tools to define yoga practice for yourself. But i expected this book to be a self help book which will help me implement and practice yoga lifestyle. If you are looking for a yoga lifestyle book check out Mylife Framework: A Model For A Successful Life Based On The Yoga Principles, but this one does also provides a good guidance on introduction, specifically explanation of some of technicalities of yoga concepts.



5. The book is a must for all interested in yoga, meditation and pranayama.
   
   It teaches beautifully, many techniques that are invaluable for our growth in the world of yoga and in the search for inner calm and awareness.
   
   I would recommend and require reading this book to all my potential students along with The Mystery of the Golden Blossom, and The Gnostic Magic of the Runes.

5 comments about The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Commentary on the Raja Yoga Sutras by Sri Swami Satchidananda.

1. THIS BOOK HAS PUT IN CLEAR ENGLISH THE TEACHINGS OF THE YOGA SUTRAS OF PATANJALI. THIS GUIDE WILL HELP YOU IMPROVE YOURSELF IN A SPECIAL WAY. A WAY TO THE GOD OF YOUR UNDERSTANDING. MIKE



2. In trying to present a very scholarly commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali the author goes into great detail to break down each sutra. The depth of knowledge is evident, however, the language strays into the pendantic realm and becomes rather cumbersome.
   
   There is a great deal of joy and beauty to be found in the Sutras, unfortunately Sri Swami Satchidananda's translations do not share this. Instead we are left with language that is clunky and heavy handed.
   
   Do buy this book to round out the many translations of the Sutras that are out there. There is a great deal of knowledge and love put into this book, however, do explore some of the other tranlations to provide a more rounded view of the Sutras as a whole.



3. I am still reading the book and I am getting a lot out of it. I strongly recommend it for all spiritual people!



4. unfortunately the book I ordered (used) fell apart after two days I had it, a bit disappointing. I ordered used not because of the price difference (hardly any), but because I don't like to consume. Maybe you should sell the used books a bit cheaper and not class them as "in very good condition", when they are not.
   
   Thanks,
   
   Tia



5. I don't have anything very eloquent to say except that I love this book, and I love Satchidananda. Reading his words, you feel like he's your old friend, or maybe your granddad imparting a few words of wisdom on you. I had been intimidated about reading the Yoga Sutras, but his explanations helped me understand and really brought them to life for me. I highly recommend this book and any of Satchidananda's writings.

5 comments about The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy.

1. Not being very knowledgeable about the subject of energy healing, but being quite curious, I was overwhelmed at the amount of information when I first leafed through this book. Once I started reading, though, I found it to be broken down into easy to read and understand chapters which covers the basics of each energy healing tradition (of which there are many), human anatomy, and what it takes to become an energy healer. If you want a good overview of each of the traditions this is a great reference to start with.
   
   The book itself is very nice with almost 500 heavy, glossy pages and many expertly done color illustrations, charts and tables.



2. It gave me more understanding and relevant information on the human body's subtle energy and how it works with the energy around us i.e how to have a positive chi.



3. The soul is the substance of energy that organizes conscience and body and makes of it all, a coherent being for reality. And the spirit is the superior dignity of life.
   
   -Unknown Author
   
   A fascinating journey of discovery awaits you in Cyndi Dale's The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy. By far this is the most in-depth collection of energy healing this reviewer has ever discovered.
   
   What makes this book so unique is that it covers all of the top forms of holistic healing. Which includes chakras, energy meridians, acupuncture, reflexology, international healing, Ayurveda, Shiatsu, distant and hands on healing, energy fields, sacred geometry, color and sound healing, and magnetism. It is broken down into six easy to understand parts that include:
   
   Part I: Energy and Energy Healing
   
   Part II: Human Anatomy
   
   Part III: Energy Fields
   
   Part IV: Channels of Energy: Channels of Light
   
   Part V: Energy Bodies: Chakras and other "Light Switches"
   
   Part VI: Energy Practices
   
   From the very first page I found that I was so mesmerized at all the knowledge that I was absorbing. With my background in healing touch and reflexology, I was able to quickly put to use the high quality illustrations that showed all the pulse points of the body.
   
   No health care professional should be without a copy of Cyndi Dale's The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy. This book is such an asset to the health care world I believe it should be introduced into the college setting. If all health care providers were to be exposed to all the information that this one book offers, mankind's health benefits would be unlimited. Very highly recommended.



4. I like the illustrations. I like how it talks about the earths energy grid and subtle energies. It's great to have a book like this around, because even if it doesn't go into detail about each and every healing technique, or energy system, it provides a reference for you to branch out from. I just truly enjoy this sort of book. A lot you can learn from it.



5. I ordered this book primarily for my wife who teaches yoga and has a much more spiritually-oriented view of the human body. I am more of a pragmatist, so when I picked up the book to read, it was through decidedly skeptical eyes.
   Okay, this book is not for everyone, but it still makes a fascinating read for those at least curious about alternative views of human anatomy and "energy" points. I can't say that I am totally sold on the notion of chakras and color-coded auras, but there is nothing offensive or utterly wrong with viewing our mortal coil with more spiritually-oriented eyes. And some of the notions conveyed are actually quite enlightening - for example did you know that your feet may be a signal post for your entire body's well-being? I sure didn't, and now I know!

5 comments about Yoga Anatomy.

1. As a yoga instructor I find this book extremely helpful to show students which muscles to activate and release for complicated poses. The visuals along with text and explanation assist in understand injuries and possible recommending poses for rehab. Addition, the insight on the human breath and the transition from embryo to human life is amazing. In all the anatomy classes over the years no one has covered how some smaller blood vessels of the baby while in the womb transition to ligaments in the last tri-mester. I guess that is similar to how baby knee caps are developed when they start to crawl. Highly recommended book.



2. I lost mine on the airplane and need another one asap, cant live without it in doing my lesson plans for my classes!!! Great book!!!



3. I was looking for an anatomy book that would help me solidify the information I needed in understanding what the body does in a particular asana. This book tells you just what you need to know to understand the mechanics of asana. The illustrations are the best I have seen in an anatomy book, and the explanations are well written. This is a great book for teachers.



4. I have always wanted to learn more about the human body as it pertains to teaching yoga, but haven't made time to take an anatomy class (this can be challenging to fit into our busy lives!), so when I saw this book I took a chance in the hopes that it would be what I needed. Turns out it was that and more! This book is great at explaining in detail things I'd not considered before with regard to how our bodies function. The information is easy to understand, yet not overly simplified, and the illustrations are incredible. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about the human body and who practices or teaches yoga. A must have for your library!



5. This book is worth its money simply because you will get to see the different muscles that are being used/worked in each pose. Additionally, for each pose the author makes very useful comments like the most common errors in the pose, or tips for how to get the most out of the pose. The anatomical vocabulary level is very high--someone with no background in anatomy would have a very hard time understanding the terminology. And not all the muscles that are discussed are labeled in the picture. Overall, I would have liked more poses featured, and more of a layman's description of what is happening.

5 comments about Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga....

1. It seems fitting that a yoga textbook should be stress-free to acquire. There was no wait, no problems, and the book was as good as new. The asanas are carefully and clearly described. This book is a good research guide if you want to practice on your own or make up your own sequence of poses.



2. I cannot imagine trying to teach yoga without this book. Begin at the very first page, don't skip the forward or the preface. The information in the appendicies is also very helpful.
   
   In Appendix I you will discover how he feels the asanas should be divided into primary, intermediate and advanced. If you follow the 3 courses as suggested you will cover 300 weeks of yoga. The difficult part with that section is that he list the asana work for each week in sanskrit.
   
   Appendix II is titled "Curative Asanas for Various Diseases". This could be helpful in cases of sciatica, headaches, nervousness, flatulence. Be sure to take a look at it too. Some will be helpful.
   
   The Glossary of sanskrit terms is also helpful.



3. but i was told tha at this book was an inspirational book - i dig yoga, and have been doing it for awhile - so, i loved the book anyway - actually, opened my mind and practice - definitely worth the read - if you were looking for something more inspiration like me, i've latety been totally floored by Live Like A Fruit Fly - also on amazon



4. Even though this book forms the basis for one of the foundations of yoga. I hate this book because the information in it is outdated and the pictures of the the demonstrated poses are ugly to look at. It's an old paperback book with ugly looking pictures. There are much better yoga books written for example by Rodney Lee, and current authors who paint a much lighter view of yoga that is easy to follow and easy to learn.
   
   Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga...



5. B.K.S. Iyengar not only gives a beginner yoga student hope with all the pictures of the asanas, he also gives excellent step by step instructions on how to attain them. I will cherish this book and also look out for his other books on this wonderful subject of yoga.

5 comments about Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia.

1. one of my all time favorite books! I enjoyed this book so much I bought several copies to give friends as gifts. would that we could all be so lucky to embark on a voyage of discovery the way this woman did and find love at the end of the voyage! of course the movie won't be as good as the book. they never are!



2. I was almost turned off from reading this book after the first few pages because of a trait Elizabeth Gilbert freely admits: '...perhaps I don't always have to go for the cheap laugh.' Luckily, I read a few more pages and then couldn't put it down. This is an amazingly honest account of an inner and outer journey, often inspiring, sometimes hilariously funny, and also at times a tearjerker - in the best possible way - as Gilbert describes the real lives of real people, and her own relentless quest to 'rest in God's palm.'



3. This book should have been titled: "IT'S ALL ABOUT ME!!!!" All I can say is I cringed to have to even give it a single star. I thought this book was going to be enlightening on some level, but instead it is about a narcissistic individual unhappy with life because, well, it just doesn't make her happy. Waaaa-waaaaa-waaaaa! If only everybody had the money to jump on airplanes, explore life, and live strictly for themselves when things didn't quite provide enough pleasure, excitement, or satisfaction, but that's not how life plays out. Sometimes you have to give a little. Life is NOT about us, it's about making a difference in someone else's life and watching the impact you can make for good. This book is a clear example of how a person can go in search of the WORLD and still not find true contentment.



4. The opening was a wee bit hard to take...get up off the bathroom floor already! - but I stuck with it and realized that even the strongest, most successful individual has moments of utter confusion, vulnerability and angst. And I stopped judging just how dark a pit she found herself in. Her journey (and the book) is essentially her recovery from a spiritual crisis. If you've never had a spiritual crisis, this book is not for you. If you have and you are able to open your heart, pick up this book because, let's face it, how many of us get to heal in Italy, India and Bali on a $200,000 advance for writing a book about it? I found myself thinking she was one lucky woman!
   
   Is the author neurotic and narcissistic? Yes. Does she know it? Yes. In fact, that's part of the journey...she wants to find the divine in herself and heal these habits, behaviors that make her and the men in her life crazy. Hands down, it is the characters, the REAL people who befriend her on this journey that give the memoir it's color and staying power. I cannot imagine a whole book of nothing but Liz Gilbert's musings. She is smart and incredibly serious about spirituality, and by the end of the book I really liked her and was enormously happy for her happiness.
   
   In my opinion, the middle section (India) is the weakest part of the book, and the first (Italy) and last sections (Bali) are the shining stars. Gilbert is a very gifted writer and an enormously honest soul. I very much liked the fact that the details of her marriage were not revealed...I wouldn't be shocked if that was part of her divorce agreement. Frankly, I respect the fact that she left her marriage when she realized she didn't want children (he did) and she wasn't up to the responsibility of being a mother. How much better than bringing children into the world and resenting them?



5. I picked this book up at a retail store and paid a lot more than I would have buying it here. This books starts slowly, but walks you through a wave of emotions from a woman that all women can relate to. Her warm spirit and engaging stories are well worth the read!