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The Yamas & Niyamas
The Yamas & Niyamas

The Yamas & Niyamas

Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice

HEALTH & FITNESS

192 Pages, 5.5 x 7.5

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB, Mobipocket

Trade Paper, $14.95 (US $14.95) (CA $19.95)

Publication Date: September 2009

ISBN 9780974470641

Rights: WOR

On-Word Bound Books, LLC (Sep 2009)
On-Word Bound Books

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Overview

A primer for the first two concepts of the eight-path yoga sutras

The first two limbs of the eight-fold path of yoga sutras—the basic text for classical yoga—are examined in this spiritual guide to the practice of yoga. Foundational to all yogic thought, they are considered to be the guidelines to the yoga way of living that free individuals to take ownership of their lives, direct them toward the fulfillment they seek, and gain the skills to choose attitude, thought, and action. The first five guidelines are referred to as the yamas—a Sanskrit word that translates to "restraints"—and encompass nonviolence, truthfulness, not stealing, nonexcess, and nonpossessiveness. The last five are referred to as the niyamas, or observances—purity, contentment, self-discipline, self-study, and surrender. A self-study section at the end of each chapter may also be used by instructors for group discussion.

Reviews

"Compassionate, lively, and wise, The Yamas & Niyamas provides a portal into a recognition beyond tradition; a living way to relate from our highest vibratory level into our present world, regardless of cultural or religious background."  —Randine Lewis, MSOM, LAc, PhD, author, The Infertility Cure and The Way of The Fertile Soul


"With the voice of a storyteller, Deborah Adele brings this ancient wisdom to light with modern tales common to us all. This is the behavior we need for a sustainable world."  —Anodea Judith, PhD, author, Eastern Body-Western Mind and Waking the Global Heart


"A great book. Deborah’s style is fresh and truthful, her writing inviting and inspiring, and her suggestions for integrating the concepts into life downright simple."  —Susi Hately Aldous, BSc, author, Anatomy and Asana and The Art of Slowing Down


"A jewel of a book. In this volume, we find not only the practical insights of classical yoga, but simultaneously the deep wisdom, subtlety, and joyfulness that these practices produce."  —Phil Nuernberger, Ph.D., author, The Warrior Sage and Strong and Fearless


"These guidelines will certainly motivate readers to get rid of negative habits and adopt positive values."  —Tathaatsu Magazine


"Applying restraints and observances may sound limiting, but the result, as yogis have always discovered, is just the opposite: the joy of discovery, creativity, spontaneity, and being able to learn from and move past our mistakes. The author presents a gentle introduction and guidance for this powerful practice."  —Light of Conciousness Magazine

Author Biography

Deborah Adele is a certified yoga instructor (ERYT500), who has trained in Gestalt and strategic intelligence skills. She is a coowner of Yoga North—a center that teaches Eastern philosophy, yogic life skills, and yoga postures for balance of body and mind—and Adele & Associates, a consulting company dedicated to increasing the clarity and productivity of client systems through health and wellness. She is a former wellness columnist for the Duluth News Tribune and has created two CDs on relaxation and meditation. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota.