The Spirit of Yoga: A Unique Journey Through the Eight Limbs of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Softcover

Rham, Cat De; Gill, Michele

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007108826 ISBN 13: 9780007108824

Publisher: Thorsons, 2001

Synopsis

A truly beautiful and inspiring journey through the yoga sutras of Patanjali.

In this gorgeous book, professional photographer and yoga teacher Cat De Rham brings her own personal vision to the yoga sutras in words and pictures. Written over 2,000 years ago, the yoga sutras are a step-by-step guide to the attainment of true liberation. There are eight stages or limbs of this quest: the eight limbs of yoga.

The book is structured around the eight limbs identified in the yoga sutras of Patanjali as follows:

Yama: the practice of universal ethical disciplines
Niyama: the practice of individual disciplines
Asana: the practice of postures or body exercises to develop agility, balance, strength and vitality
Pranayama: the practice of regulating the breath
Pratyahara: the practice of mastering the senses
Dharana: the practice of focusing the mind
Dhyana: meditation
Samadhi: union with the Supreme Being

In this thought-provoking book Cat leads you through the eight limbs, from Yama, the practice of universal ethical disciplines right through to Samadhi, union with the supreme being, shedding light on their philosophical background, and sharing personal hints and practical tips on how they translate into both the practice of yoga and our everyday lives. Along with her stunning artwork and inspirational quotes Cat shares the insights that she has gained along her own personal path to fulfilment.

About this title

Synopsis:

In this book, professional photographer and yoga teacher Cat De Rham brings her own personal vision to the yoga sutras in words and pictures. Written over 2000 years ago, the yoga sutras are a step-by-step guide to the attainment of true liberation. There are eight stages or limbs of this quest: the eight limbs of yoga. The book is structured around the eight limbs identified in the yoga sutras of Patanjali as follows: Yama - the practice of universal ethical disciplines; Niyama - the practice of individual disciplines; Asana - the practice of postures or body exercises to develop agility, balance, strength and vitality; Pranayama - the practice of regulating the breath; Pratyahara - the practice of mastering the senses; Dharana - the practice of focusing the mind; Dhyana - meditation; and Samadhi - union with the Supreme Being.

About the Author:

Cat de Rham is a professional photographer and yoga teacher living in London. She was born in Malaysia & grew up living on a sailboat in South East Asia. It was in the process of reconciling the idyllic & natural environment of her childhood with the realities of urban life that Cat developed a deep interest in ancient healing arts & spiritual practices.
Michele Gill has a longstanding personal interest in spiritual practices and spent five years working with a team of researchers investigating the effects of complementary therapy on the quality of life and health of people living with serious illnesses. She currently lives in London where she runs a portfolio career working as a mediator, facilitator & trainer in the area of conflict management & resolution.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorsons
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0007108826
• ISBN 13: 9780007108824
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224