The most comprehensive book on an authentic, traditional, and holistic system of yoga.
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Recognized globally as one of the foremost Yoga and Meditation masters of our time, Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda(Swamiji) is a living descendant of a long line of respected yogis. He has captured the spirit and wisdom of the Yoga in Daily Life® System in this comprehensive and beautifully presented book. (***please note that the 2000 edition of the book has the picture of a woman model on the cover) Swamiji developed this holistic system of Yoga & Meditation to accommodate the needs of today's modern lifestyle, without compromising the originality of the ancient science and tradition of classical Yoga. All techniques are have clear, guided, step-by-step instructions of the exercises (asanas, pranayama, meditation, hatha-yoga kriyas) with special instruction for specific health conditions. This enables anyone to establish well-being by practicing within their own environment and abilities. There is also a great deal of information given on the philosophic and scientific background of yoga. It is a system of yoga that can be practiced and utilized by all people in most of life's circumstances - regardless of age, gender, profession, education, health, culture or belief. This 448 page text with over 700 color images that is a "must have" for all people, all levels of ability. What do we gain by practicing yoga? "- to be able to help ourselves in all life circumstances - to be healthy - to develop good concentration - to develop self-confidence and calmness - to gain physical and psychological integrity - to attain balance between inner and outer activities - to free ourselves from addictive habits and attachments - to attain self-realization" from "Meetings with a Yogi" by Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Today, this system is established in many countries of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and India - taught in more then 4000 Yoga Centers, Educational Centers and Public Health Institutions. The book is available in the following languages: English (ISBN 3-85052-000-5), Spanish (ISBN 3-85052-007-2), German (ISBN 3-85052-009-9), French (ISBN 3-85052-010-2), Hungarian (ISBN 3-85052-001-3), Slovakian (ISBN 3-85052-002-1), Czech (ISBN 3-85052-003-X), Croatian (ISBN 3-85052-004-8), Serbian (ISBN 3-85052-005-6), Slovenian (ISBN 3-85052-006-4). Hardcover, 17 x 24 cm, 448 pages, over 700 color photos. About the author: Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda is the author of the master-system Yoga in Daily Life® and founder of thousands of Yoga in Daily Life® Ashrams and centers worldwide. In 1975, he founded the Austrian-Indian Yoga-Vedanta Society and in 1990, the International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship. He also inspired the foundations of the Yoga in Daily Life® Youth Union, the Ayurveda Academy of Yoga in Daily Life® and in 2007, he established the Sri Swami Madhavananda World Peace Council. The Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul - Education and Research Cen
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