The Tibetan Book of Yoga: Ancient Buddhist Teachings on the Philosophy and Practice of Yoga

by Michael Roach and Michael Roach

Book Overview

Yoga came to Tibet from India more than a thousand years ago, and it was quickly absorbed into the culture's rich traditions. In this small book readers will discover Heart Yoga, which developed over... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385508379
• ISBN13: 9780385508377
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

More fun than I thought it would be

It's definitely a serious program, but it wasn't as stodgy as I thought it would be. I enjoy yoga and didn't find any of the postures difficult or particularly challenging, but the philosophy that is meant to come into your practice is amazing. I've been using the book's program for the past few weeks in my daily practice and I love the insights it has given me. I definitely feel that I am even more connected and grounded, more focused, and more in touch with myself and those around me. I do recommend this book to casual or experienced yoga practitioners.

I hate exercise; I love this

This book finally tells the reader how yoga works. If you want to stay toned up! Great! Go to yoga class. But if you want to connect with your higher nature, this book tells you how. Based on the wisdom of the Yoga sutras as well as the wisdom of Tibetan masters, it melds mind and body together in a unified cause - to end the suffering of all living beings.

Wow! Very interesting

I'm a long-time student of Buddhism and a part-time student of Yoga, and I'm thrilled with this book because it so effortlessly brings the two together. It's quite a simple (and easy) book, but at the same time it is highly original--I've never read a book like this. I'm sorry to say that the Buddhism bookshelf has been getting a little stale as of late Substance-wise, this book will definitely appeal to those who have an interest in Buddhist meditation and it would appeal to yoga practitioners who are looking to expand the spiritual element of their practice. The chapters are basically each of the ten essential exercises the author (authors?) recommend. In the introduction it is explained that this yoga comes from the monasteries of Tibet and has been practiced for centuries. The reading level is quite straight-forward, not too much jargon. The exercises are likewise straight-forward and I had no problem getting started with them. I don't think it would be difficult to really dedicate yourself to practicing them every day, but I do think that deep down the exercises are pretty challenging in that you it would take time to really master them.It's a refreshing and enjoyable book. Thanks for reading!

excellent!

this book is luminous!!it unveils the secrets of why yoga brings light intoevery part of your life,the reason that the 95% of yoga,which is the mental part, vastly acceleratesthe 5% of yoga that's the physical part.in short, why yoga will not work if we have negative thoughts towards others.and why yoga only works if we open our heartsand help others to be happy.