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First published in 1903, "The Science of Breath" is the first of many titles on yoga and Hinduism by the mysterious Yogi Ramacharaka. There are no official records of this author and many scholars believe that he did not exist and the name is instead a pseudonym for the true writer, William Walker Atkinson, the famed occultist and pioneer of the American New Thought movement. Regardless of the identity of the author, "The Science of Breath" is an...
2) Gnani Yoga
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What is known as Gnani Yoga or Yoga of Wisdom deals with the scientific and intellectual knowing of the great questions regarding Life and what lies back of Life-the Riddle of the Universe. This book gives the highest Yogi teachings regarding the absolute and its manifestations.
3) Pranayama
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Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning breath or life force. The Indian tradition of Hatha Yoga makes use of various pranayama techniques. Many of these practices are known for their overall health benefits especially for those practicing various forms of Yoga. Pranayama is often described as expansion of individual energy into cosmic energy. This book offers a complete manual of these breathing techniques with many practical exercises and understanding...
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"The Yogi Philosophy may be divided into several great branches, or fields. What is known as "Hatha Yoga" deals with the physical body and its control; its welfare; its health; its preservation; its laws, etc. What is known as 'Raja Yoga' deals with the Mind; its control; its development; its unfoldment, etc. What is known as 'Bhakti Yoga' deals with the Love of the Absolute-God. What is known as 'Gnani Yoga' deals with the scientific and intellectual...
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The Hindu-Yogi Science of Breath is a manual on the science of controlling your breathing by Yogi Ramacharaka. Lessons and exercises can be found in the following chapters: Salaam, Breath is Life, The Exoteric Theory of Breath, The Esoteric Theory of Breath, The Nervous System, Nostril vs. Mouth-Breathing, The Four Methods of Respiration, The Yogi Complete Breath, Physiological Effect of Complete Breath, A Few Bits of Yogi Lore, The Seven Yogi Developing...
6) Raja Yoga
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"Raja Yoga" by Yogi Ramacharaka, a pseudonym for William Walker Atkinson, offers a unique perspective on mental development and spiritual exploration. Despite its title, the book delves into New Thought principles as much as traditional yogic practices. Through meditation, breath retention, and concentration techniques, readers are guided toward the ultimate goal of cosmic absorption.
This work, laden with mental exercises and affirmations, presents...
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The Yoga of Wisdom, also known as Gnani Yoga deals with the scientific and intellectual knowing of the great questions regarding Life and what lies back of Life-the Riddle of the Universe. This training course consisting of twelve lessons offers a path for those wishing to develop by knowing-by studying the fundamental principles, and the wonderful truths underlying Life, the path of Gnani Yoga.
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The main objective of Yogi Ramacharaka was to increase the level of consciousness of people and to aware people of their true selves. This work gives the highest yogi teachings regarding the absolute and its manifestations. This book contains 12 lessons in Raja Yoga (each is followed by mantras for meditation) and 12 lessons in Gnani Yoga (Jnana Yoga). These lessons are plenty of very profound thought, and you will not leave this fantastic teaching...
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Breathing is the very essence of life. For more than 3000 years, Yoga gurus have employed breathing techniques to balance physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. These yogic breathing practices bring physical benefits to all the body. The "Science of Breath" (Pranayama) can also increase mental power, happiness, self-control, clear-sightedness. This book explains step-by-step how to acquire the yogi complete breath and its physiological...
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