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 th...

Chelsey and Marcus had the kind of love that was glued together by laughter, trust, and patience. It was the sort of love that felt unbreakable . . . until grief tested every emotion.After the devastating accident that stole Marcus's father, brother and brother-in-law, the world around him begins to heal. Unfortunately, Marcus has remained trapped in the wreckage of what was, caught between the weight of loss and the fear of losing even more.Chelsey can't hold on anymore an...

Unlock inner peace and lasting happiness by understanding and overcoming the Kleshas, the root cause of suffering.Are you seeking a life of joy and fulfillment, yet find yourself plagued by self-doubt, worry, and disillusionment? Deborah Adele's The Kleshas offers a practical guide to navigating these challenges through the wisdom of yoga philosophy. Explore the five Kleshas—Avidya, Asmita, Raga, Dvesha, and Abhinivesha—and learn how they bind you to a cyc...

Moving to Bellemere was the best thing Arya Alexander could have done for herself. But can she get over the silent grief and the memories of the past? As she continues to move forward in life, her interior design business has taken off. She has a lot to keep her occupied, from meeting new friends to seeing new places, but is it enough?When Jacob Ryan bumps into her, she can't stop thinking about those extraordinary sapphire-blue eyes as he takes over her dreams night after night wi...

Rich in emotions of love, loss, and future happiness. Ava struggles with self-love, insecurities and a silent heart as she grieves the death of family members and the end of her marriage. After dating her old high school friend and crush, Ben Wolfe, for the past few months, he shows her a night she will never forget, full of passion, love and promise of forever, but will it be enough? Can Ava find her happily-ever-after with Ben? Or will she succumb to the challenges when her narcissistic ...

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 wo...

The Yoga Sutras are a collection of ancient directions about the mental and physical benefits of yoga. In their original form they are brief concepts, perfect for remembering in an oral tradition, but which require a teacher's explanation to fully understand. Deborah Adele uses a lifetime of learning and study to bring understanding to these essential yoga concepts. The Sutras explain that the Kleshas create versions of the truth for our minds that are the most appealing. These appealing t...

In Eastern Body, Western Mind, chakra authority Anodea Judith brought a fresh approach to the yoga-based Eastern chakra system, adapting it to the Western framework of Jungian psychology, somatic therapy, childhood developmental theory, and metaphysics. This groundbreaking work in transpersonal psychology has been revised and redesigned for a more accessible presentation. Arranged schematically, the book uses the inherent structure of the chakra system as a map upon which to chart...

The sages of Tantra have known for centuries that when you follow the path of Shakti—the sacred feminine principle personified by the goddesses of yoga—these gifts can manifest spontaneously. Yet most of us, women as well as men, have yet to experience the full potential of our inner feminine energies. When you know these powers for what they are, they heighten your capacity to open spiritually, love more deeply and fearlessly, create with greater mastery, and move through the world with s...

THE INSPIRING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Fearne Cotton is a tireless seeker of the truth, and a wonderful communicator of sanity, hope, and (most refreshingly of all) reality. This is, simply put, a beautiful book.' Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic'During a time where misinformation is spreading faster than ever and people are finding it hard to keep it real, Fearne shows us the powe...

Reiki is an ancient and profoundly simple system of “laying on of hands” healing derived from Tibetan Buddhism. In the West, Reiki has been kept highly secret for many years. ESSENTIAL REIKI presents full information on all three degrees of this healing system, most of it in print for the first time. Teaching from the perspective that Reiki healing belongs to all people, Diane Stein breaks new ground in her classic guide to this ancient practice. While no book can replace the directly rece...

With poetry and clarity, Thich Nhat Hanh imparts comforting wisdom about the nature of suffering and its role in creating compassion, love, and joy – all qualities of enlightenment.“Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace, and peace on earth.”—His Holiness the Dalai LamaIn The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, now revised with added material and new insights, Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings...