The Ultimate Book on Yoga Series
Written by Dr. King and Swami Satyapriya
Narrated by Dr. King
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About this series
In this last and final part of the series, the authors discuss the ultimate goal of Yoga from different perspectives. In doing so, the book explains the concept of Kaivalya as envisioned by Patanjali, the concept of Nirvana as put forth by the Buddhists, and finally the altruistic goal of universalization as talked about by the ancient Upanishads.
These are the goals as seen from different levels and from different perspectives. The book concludes by explaining how the universalization stands apart as the most desirable goal that has practical implications beyond individual achievements.
Overview of "The Ultimate book on Yoga"In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically,based on recent advancements in neuroscience.
Some of the aspects dealt by this book include
Let us know Yoga better
1. Brain science that helps in understanding Yoga
2. How to minimize stress?
3. How do Yoga postures improve health?
4. How to sharpen mental concentration?
5. How to meditate?
6. What happens when you meditate?
7. Is there a mind beyond our brain?
8. What is the ultimate goal of Yoga? (current part)
Titles in the series (9)
- Part 1 of The Ultimate Book on Yoga: Let us know Yoga better
1
This part provides an introduction to the book "The ultimate book on Yoga" Overview of "The Ultimate book on Yoga" In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically,based on recent advancements in neuroscience. Some of the aspects dealt by this book include Let us know Yoga better (current part) 1. Brain science that helps in understanding Yoga 2. How to minimize stress? 3. How do Yoga postures improve health? 4. How to sharpen mental concentration? 5. How to meditate? 6. What happens in the final stages of Meditation? 7. Is there a mind beyond our brain? 8. What is the ultimate goal of Yoga?
- Part 3 of The Ultimate Book on Yoga: How to minimize stress ?
3
This part discusses the causes for stress and the underlying mechanisms. It also elaborates on guaranteed ways of overcoming stress following straight forward Yogic steps. The brain mechanisms that are responsible for the effectiveness of these techniques are also explained. The most crucial aspect of Yoga.Overview of "The Ultimate book on Yoga" In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically,based on recent advancements in neuroscience. Some of the aspects dealt by this book include Let us know Yoga better 1. Brain science that helps in understanding Yoga 2. How to minimize stress? (current part) 3. How do Yoga postures improve health? 4. How to sharpen mental concentration? 5. How to meditate? 6. What happens in the final stages of Meditation? 7. Is there a mind beyond our brain? 8. What is the ultimate goal of Yoga?
- Part 2 of The Ultimate Book on Yoga: Brain science behind Yoga
2
This part provides some important insights into the working of our brain from neuroscience perspective. Neuroscience views mind as 'brain in action'. Understanding of the brain is important to have a better grasp of how Yoga works by modulating our mind.Overview of "The Ultimate book on Yoga" In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically,based on recent advancements in neuroscience. Some of the aspects dealt by this book include Let us know Yoga better 1. Brain science that helps in understanding Yoga (current part) 2. How to minimize stress? 3. How do Yoga postures improve health? 4. How to sharpen mental concentration? 5. How to meditate? 6. What happens in the final stages of Meditation? 7. Is there a mind beyond our brain? 8. What is the ultimate goal of Yoga?
- Part 4 of The Ultimate Book on Yoga: How do Yoga postures work ?
4
Yoga postures are normally considered to be the most important part of Yoga. Though it is generally accepted that Yoga postures help in enhancing our health, there is not much of clarity on how exactly they work towards that goal. This part of the book goes into the details of how Yoga postures actually work and clears some of the misconceptions about them. The book also describes some very popular Yoga exercises, highlighting the key things that need to be kept in mind while performing them.Overview of "The Ultimate book on Yoga" In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically,based on recent advancements in neuroscience. Some of the aspects dealt by this book include Let us know Yoga better 1. Brain science that helps in understanding Yoga 2. How to minimize stress? 3. How do Yoga postures improve health? (current part) 4. How to sharpen mental concentration? 5. How to meditate? 6. What happens in the final stages of Meditation? 7. Is there a mind beyond our brain? 8. What is the ultimate goal of Yoga?
- Part 5 of The Ultimate Book on Yoga: How to improve concentration ?
5
Good mental concentration helps in achieving great success in whatever we do. A focused mind also minimizes stress. Even when we want to get into advanced stages of Yoga, a well focused mind is a prerequisite. This part of the book discusses several Yoga as well as non Yoga techniques to hone our mental concentration. These techniques are quite simple and need almost no resources. They do wonders.Overview of "The Ultimate book on Yoga" In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically,based on recent advancements in neuroscience. Some of the aspects dealt by this book include Let us know Yoga better 1. Brain science that helps in understanding Yoga 2. How to minimize stress? 3. How do Yoga postures improve health? 4. How to sharpen mental concentration? (current part) 5. How to meditate? 6. What happens in the final stages of Meditation? 7. Is there a mind beyond our brain? 8. What is the ultimate goal of Yoga?
- Part 6 of The Ultimate Book on Yoga: How to meditate ?
6
Meditation is the main step of Yoga. After having developed a sharp mental focus as a result of prior steps of Yoga, one embarks on meditation. There are many misconceptions about meditation. This Part of the book clearly brings out the process of meditation, the theory behind it, various forms of meditation, and finally, step by step instructions to meditate following altogether two different types of meditation techniques. These techniques are quite simple, but highly effective and time tested.Overview of "The Ultimate book on Yoga" In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically,based on recent advancements in neuroscience. Some of the aspects dealt by this book include Let us know Yoga better 1. Brain science that helps in understanding Yoga 2. How to minimize stress? 3. How do Yoga postures improve health? 4. How to sharpen mental concentration? 5. How to meditate? (current part) 6. What happens in the final stages of Meditation? 7. Is there a mind beyond our brain? 8. What is the ultimate goal of Yoga?
- Part 7 of The Ultimate Book on Yoga: What happens when you meditate ?
7
Meditation is the main step of Yoga. Though there are several ways one can meditate, the ultimate destination of most meditations is the same, provided certain minimum criteria are met. What happens before one reaches that ultimate destination? Is it going to be a sudden jump into the final destination, or are there different stages in between? What does one experience in these intermediate stages if there are any? These are some of the questions that we will discuss in this part of the series. We will be discussing these aspects both from Yogic point of view as well as neurological point of view.Overview of "The Ultimate book on Yoga" In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically,based on recent advancements in neuroscience. Some of the aspects dealt by this book include Let us know Yoga better 1. Brain science that helps in understanding Yoga 2. How to minimize stress? 3. How do Yoga postures improve health? 4. How to sharpen mental concentration? 5. How to meditate? 6. What happens when you meditate? (current part) 7. Is there a mind beyond our brain? 8. What is the ultimate goal of Yoga?
- Part 9 of The Ultimate Book on Yoga: What is the ultimate goal of Yoga ?
9
In this last and final part of the series, the authors discuss the ultimate goal of Yoga from different perspectives. In doing so, the book explains the concept of Kaivalya as envisioned by Patanjali, the concept of Nirvana as put forth by the Buddhists, and finally the altruistic goal of universalization as talked about by the ancient Upanishads. These are the goals as seen from different levels and from different perspectives. The book concludes by explaining how the universalization stands apart as the most desirable goal that has practical implications beyond individual achievements. Overview of "The Ultimate book on Yoga" In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically,based on recent advancements in neuroscience. Some of the aspects dealt by this book include Let us know Yoga better 1. Brain science that helps in understanding Yoga 2. How to minimize stress? 3. How do Yoga postures improve health? 4. How to sharpen mental concentration? 5. How to meditate? 6. What happens when you meditate? 7. Is there a mind beyond our brain? 8. What is the ultimate goal of Yoga? (current part)
- Part 8 of The Ultimate Book on Yoga: Is there a mind beyond the brain ?
8
Conventional scientific view is that of seeing the mind as 'brain in action'. This view may be OK in objectively verifying some initial stages of Yogic experiences, but we get stuck beyond a point. That could be due to our current understanding of the brain, or it could be due to the limitations of our gadgets, but most importantly it could be due to our misconception that brain and mind are two faces of the same coin.The mind may be beyond the confines of the brain. This part explores the possibility of mind being something beyond what brain is. It looks at several scientific evidences as well as ancient philosophic systems to understand the mind in its full potential.Overview of "The Ultimate book on Yoga" In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically,based on recent advancements in neuroscience. Some of the aspects dealt by this book include Let us know Yoga better 1. Brain science that helps in understanding Yoga 2. How to minimize stress? 3. How do Yoga postures improve health? 4. How to sharpen mental concentration? 5. How to meditate? 6. What happens when you meditate? 7. Is there a mind beyond our brain? (current part) 8. What is the ultimate goal of Yoga?
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