Yoga, Tantra and Meditation in Daily Life

A practical guide and source of inspiration, Yoga, Tantra and Meditation in Daily Life has become a modern classic within the yoga tradition. Clear, step-by-step instructions make it easy for beginners to learn yoga poses, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation. For experienced practitioners, the book includes in-depth sections on topics such as tantra, kundalini, and chakras. “Even people who already know something about yoga will be surprised at how much this book offers. The last four chapters exclusively treat the theme of meditation and belong to the best of what I have read on the subject.” - Swami Pragyamurti Saraswati Swami Janakananda's teaching is based on the tantric tradition, emphasizing a practical approach, rather than presenting philosophical explanations or chasing modern trends. You may discover that yoga is something completely different from sports or strenuous exercise, and that you do not have to follow a philosophy or live up to any ideals to benefit from it. Rather, it is a set of tools available to anybody, whether for self-discovery, increased calm and energy, or better health. These and many other topics are covered: - Yoga poses- Breathing exercises- The deep relaxation Yoga Nidra- Meditation- Practices from the Kriya Yoga tradition- The tantric sexual rituals- Chakras and Kundalini Yoga The book shows yoga in its original light: rejuvenating, meditative and relaxing, a yoga that helps you towards a strong and supple body and clarity of mind – and to find peace within yourself.

This yoga book, firmly rooted in the tradition, is a modern classic. It is first and foremost a practical guide to the whole system of yoga. The clear step-by-step instructions, richly illustrated, make it easy for the beginner to learn the yoga poses, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation. For the experienced, the book contains in-depth sections that include both practice and theory. It even elucidates the tantric tradition, kundalini yoga, the chakras and the sexual rituals. Use it as a self-study course and for inspiration in your everyday life. --------- This book differs from most other books on yoga, it has its fundament in the tantric tradition, that is, the author's intention and interest is to offer you a way to achieve tangible results, rather than to present philosophical explanations, create dreams and ideals or follow the fleeting fashions in the yoga of today.The goal is to make it possible for you to create a strong and supple body and a free and creative mind, and to find peace within yourself. If you really want something out of yoga, it is not enough to do some exercises quickly and mechanically like in sport or fitness training. --------- The book shows yoga in its original light; recreational, meditative and relaxing, thus providing necessary energy for meeting your daily activities with peace and wellbeing. --------- Yoga, Tantra and Meditation in Daily Life is one of the most widespread yoga books of today. This is the third expanded and revised edition, for the UK and EU markets.