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LIFE PROBLEMS – Shri Yogendra This is a book containing epigrams on such subjects of interest as love, marriage, society, politics, religion, etc and these are very striking and thought to provoke. There seems to be a lot of real insight and much thought given to the ordinary problems of life and has risen above the conventional way of working at things and holding an opinion on them. Shri Yogendraji’s remarks are very shrewd, incisive and sometimes well nigh revolutionary. They are very short, but often suggest a world of thought.
YOGA CYCLOPAEDIA - VOL. II Yoga today is being studied at the conscious level information and skill. The subconscious education of the eight Bhavas is completely missed out. The Yogic processed generate even if transiently certain wholesome subjective experiences (Aklista Vrttis). It is from these experiences that one builds up a healthy personality. Today when we are looking for an alternate education, we may as well think of some of these higher concepts, available to us in these programmes of education. There is already a movement in Western countries towards affective and trans – personal modes of learning besides humanistic education. Yoga education goes deeper than these attempts and can as a result take care of a wider area of the human personality in comparison to the present materialistic modes of education. These yogic procedures have been tried at the Yoga Institute, Santa Cruz for 83 years on school children and adults. The results have been very very satisfying.
A CURE FOR ASTHMA & RONCHITIS Most of us who suffer from asthma and bronchitis come to accept our condition as something to be borne with fortitude and patience. During an attack we may take a tablet or an injection or use an inhaler and once the attack is over we limp back to normalcy and carry on with the business of living. Another attack, and we reach for the tablets or injections again. Would you like to change this pattern of behavior? Do you want to? Do you believe you can? The fight against asthma and bronchitis begins with a strong will to overcome you disability and has to be backed by an implicit faith in yourself. The Yogic life strengthens your will, augments your faith in yourself and opens the air passages. How soon you can breathe with ease and on your own, depends on yourself. Some may achieve it in weeks, others may take months. But what are you waiting for? Being now! The work of The Yoga Institute, Santa Cruz as I have been seeing it for the last several years is excellent. The scientific data collected is impressive. I am convinced of the great value of Yoga for Asthma and Bronchitis. Dr. A. A. Mahashur Head of the Dept. Chest Medicine K. E. M. Hospital, Bombay
INSIGHTS THROUGH YOGA Insights through yoga in a labour of love. This is a transcript of lectures of Dr Jaydeva Yogendra and smt Hansaji when they were in Germany in 1994. lectures on various subjects of yoga philosophy were spoken like the spiritual altitudes know as “Bhavan” social attitude know as “Parikarman” Patanjali's
YOGA CYCLOPAEDIA – VOL. I What The Yoga Institute Stands For? Yoga is becoming popular. But which is the kind of Yoga that is gaining ascendancy? Is it the circus like asanas and complicated kriyas and magical incantations and Mantras? Is it the Yoga of pretentious contemplation when the mind is not steady and is running after material desires? This indeed is not Yoga. A Yoga that can generate body awareness and steadiness and control of the physical body, a Yoga that can lead to control of our mind and take us further into the understanding of the deeper layers of the subconscious, are closer to the concept of classical Yoga as available in statements like Yogah Citta Vritti Nirodhah Yoga is a complete is a complete control of the working of the mind. At The Yoga Institute, Santacruz, now in its 82nd year of existence, the objective of learning is self control and dedication of oneself to spiritual values. Teachers coming here are trained with these objectives. Imbued with the true spirit of Yoga, changes are occurring in the community associated with the institute for many years. Students become introverted, positive, involved in duties and reaching higher levels of consciousness. We should not forsake the spiritual base of Yoga that results in deeper understanding of life and an equibalanced state of mind.
MASTER STROKES. VOL I. This book is compilation of the questions asked during Parisamvad to Dr. Jaydeva. The sadhaks came up with the idea of printing a set of hundred questions – answers in a small booklet form. The questions have been divided topic wise on yogic principles. Truly, a book will cherish reading.
YOGA CYCLOPAEDIA - VOL. III The superior state of awareness the yoga practitioner enjoys provides him a right side view to life. He looks at various events that pan before his eyes not with tension but with nonchalance, not by getting caught up in stress & strain but rather remaining a witness (saksi) to the unfolding drama of life. Managing stress at the very base foundation level & reaching up to a wide overview of life in the yoga way of managing stress. Dr. Jayadeva has given information on the application of the yogic approach in the management of stress, psychotic and psychogenic diseases.
PATANJALI’S YOGA SUTRAS Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra is no doubt a remarkable work since in about 195 short sentences, he provided basic principles of self-culture, mysticism, various methods of experiencing altered states of consciousness, A eight fold path t absoluteness. Patanjali edited material on yoga processes and theory available at this time. He grated this on Samkhya Metaphysics. There is a great relevance today of Patanjali’s work as its still carried out, keeping with its original spirit as reflected in the original work – The yoga sutras.
GROWING WITH YOGA – Smt. Hansa Jayadeva Today there is a growing need felt by parents who are increasingly in search of guidelines and principles which will help their children to lead meaningful lives “Growing With Yoga” helps to fulfill this need. Basic elementary things are dealt with of how parents should know the skills involved and understand the principles on which the practice is based. Basic experiences are the building blocks of which one may construct the entire edifice of responsible citizenship. These consists of high values, high deals and correct ways of living healthily at all levels of consciousness – Physical, mental, moral and spiritual.
PREGNANCY PARENTHOOD & YOGA The Little Big Wonder CHILD BIRTH is an event. An entrance into this big wide, wonderful world of ours. The human child is one of the most dependent creatures and parenthood is a sacred trust, to cherish a little life and to guide it in its growth with its own special genius. The ancient path of Yoga has great lessons to offer on this path of adventure. Yoga is life and life starts at conception and flows onwards. This book helps a mother to prepare for the great event to go through the delivery without feat or misgivings, to take care of the child in the crucial first year and more important, take care of herself before, during and after childbirth. “The suggestions offered and the yogic techniques mentioned here are quite simple, scientific and useful. I recommend this book to all.”
GUIDE TO A FULLER LIFE The ever-growing urge for a fuller better life is dealt with here theoretically and practically. What are the stages that are involved in reaching such a fullness in life? Eminent philosophers, intellectuals and yogis discuss the issues lucidly in this book.
PROBLEM AND SOLUTIONS Can you imagine a worst situation than when a responsible individual failing the most crucial moment of his life suddenly loses his self confidence and thinks of quitting this arena ?
GUIDE TO YOGA MEDITATION No other movement in recent years has so fascinated people as the possibility of claming the mind through meditation. All the techniques in Patanjali’s Classic Yoga aim at making one more aware and finally to see the true Self shining forth in its own true nature. When the waters of the lake are still only then can you see your reflection. Simple guidelines are offered in this book to help one of this journey.
RANGI AND AN UNKNOWN MAN Rangi & an unknown man is part of the effects of The Yoga Institute, Santacruz (East) to promote experience bared education to students. The institute has worked out a detailed program for children to help in glowing up healthily. This book offers in a very lucid & a readable style, the value bared guidance of our ancient culture. Rangi is a boy who is ignorant of this culture. It is a story of how an unknown man inspires the boy to become an honorable & useful citizen of the country.
HATHA YOGA SIMPLIFIED A difficult subject dealt with simplicity and indepth by Shri. Yogendraji who devoted all his life in simplifying a complex subject like yoga, so that it is understood by the layman. The book deals with some important Topics like respiratory activity, sexual drive and Its control, brain and nervous system with its Complex network, skin the largest organ of the body and hygiene in general. The fundamental purpose of yoga is to transcend the limitation of sense of, ‘I’ the ego, in order to merge, with a higher consciousness, resulting in a healthy disease-free body, mental stability, emotional balance, intellectual insight and spiritual awakening; the ultimate goal of human life
YOGA ASANAS SIMPLIFIED For a long time now, graded lessons on Yoga as taught from 1918 onwards, at the famous Yoga Institute of Santa Cruz are being published in pocket editions. The Series is intended to guide the layman to study Yoga in absence of a teacher. Yoga Asanas Simplified supplies an ideal course of Yoga education for daily practice. Written by Shri Yogendra who put Yoga on the map of modern science, the book presents a balanced course of simple Yoga postures which are both traditional and scientific. With the addition of two innovations (i) of rhythmic breathing during exercise and (ii) of dynamic variations of difficult yoga postures the book becomes all the more useful even to the sick. “These postures have been worked out for decades at The Yoga Institute in India and America under medical supervision”. – The Hindu “The record of The Yoga Institute is of a character that is outstanding because the scientific work it has accomplished has not been attempted before.” – Illustrated Weekly of India
HOW TO REVERSE HEART DISEASE – THE YOGIC WAY (RESEARCH FACTS & PROGRAMME) – BY A. N. DESAI Modern day research supports the concept that the mind is possibly the place where all human illnesses originate. The mind, which is the cause of diseases itself, is also its cure. A spasm can affect clogged arteries to cause a heart attack. Panic can lead to such a spasm. For the past few decades, The Yoga Institute, Santacruz has been changing the lives of persons suffering from Cardiac disease, Hypertension and Stress through the many two-day Health camps held at the Institute. Thousands of persons are taught the yogic way of life through the techniques and philosophies of this valuable ancient wisdom. In 2000, The Yoga Institute, under the guidance of Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra, Director, Smt. Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra and leading cardiologist Dr. Shekhar Ambardekar launched the CARING HEART PROJECT. Through a series of press advertisements, patients suffering from coronary artery disease were asked to participate in a major Yoga lifestyle research project. All pre and post research testing were free, but most importantly, for a full year, participants were imparted comprehensive training in a YOGIC LIFESTYLE: through the positive regimes of classical Yoga. This exposure to the ancient knowledge of Yoga techniques and philosophy was imparted with the objective of changing attitudes and incorporating discipline and balance in life, which is so important for patients suffering from cardiac diseases. The results and findings of this detailed study on THE CARING HEART PROJECT have just been consolidated. For the very first time, detailed test reports of these patients have been compared to control group. Not exposed to any Yoga training. And the results are most astounding. The approach is holistic view, where the body mind and soul are given a boost…. to overcome this serious bodily through Yoga. Lifestyle change advocated by the Yoga Institute in Santacruz, Mumbai. The results of this study speak clearly for themselves! Modern medicine has realized that it needs to look beyond its nose for answers. This book is not just the result of this detailed research. It is a detailed guide for daily healthy living!!! Nothing is too serious and nothing is too late to change! Golden insights into not just physical Asanas, Pranayams, Kriyas…but healthy daily routine is blended well with wholesome dietary changes and myriad other invaluable facts. Risk factors, details on stress control and the mysteries of the mind are all explained in this beautifully illustrated and coloured book… This book is the shining star in the constellation…guiding for the future all studies of this nature. Look out for this brilliant gem of knowledge.
SELF DEVELOPMENT Easy steps towards self improvement
THE HOUSEHOLDER YOGI – LIFE OF SHRI YOGENDRA A question after we think – what manner of man is a yogi? Shri Yogendraji’s life is as interesting as his towering personality. A man who strove hard in various fields of life to rise to eminence, only later to reject the achievements and the entire field of work. He was a very responsible householder who beaged a new trial of yoga by establishing The Yoga Institute of Mumbai, with its activities of publishing, training, medical, social and research. This biography is a culmination of two years research & is a factual account interspersed with personal better that brings to life the story of a man who is the acknowledged pioneer of Yoga Renaissance. Also available in Gujarati Language.
THE HOUSEHOLDER YOGI – LIFE OF SHRI YOGENDRA A question after we think – what manner of man is a yogi? Shri Yogendraji’s life is as interesting as his towering personality. A man who strove hard in various fields of life to rise to eminence, only later to reject the achievements and the entire field of work. He was a very responsible householder who beaged a new trial of yoga by establishing The Yoga Institute of Mumbai, with its activities of publishing, training, medical, social and research. This biography is a culmination of two years research & is a factual account interspersed with personal better that brings to life the story of a man who is the acknowledged pioneer of Yoga Renaissance. Also available in Gujarati Language.