Swami Satyananda Saraswati was a sannyasin, yoga teacher, and guru recognized both in his native India and in the West. He founded institutions dedicated to the study and practice of yoga, establishing centers that became influential in spreading yogic knowledge. His extensive body of work, comprising over 80 books, offers a systematic and comprehensive approach to yoga, impacting generations of practitioners globally. His writings are characterized by a profound understanding of traditional yogic teachings and their application to contemporary life.
Exploring the rarity of enlightened beings throughout history, this book delves into the lives of figures such as Jesus Christ, Gautama Buddha, and Lord Krishna. It questions what unique qualities or insights these masters possessed that set them apart from ordinary individuals. By examining their experiences and perspectives, the narrative seeks to uncover the essence of enlightenment and what it truly means to perceive the totality of creation.
YOGA AND CARDIOVASCULAR MANAGEMENT is a compilation of the discussions between Swamiji and a group of French medical experts, physicians and yoga teachers who shared their views on yoga and the medical management of cardiovscular disease. The discussions shed light on the yogic approach to managing the whole range of heart and vascular diseases in relation to the medical view point. Both yoga and Medicine are sciences in their own right and while they complement each other in managing disease, yoga is shown to embrace the whole individual nature in getting to the root and cause of the disease. In addition to cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases and cancer are also included, giving the yogic explanation and management techniques with scientific back up. The research data was correlated by an Australian Doctor, and the scientific disposition and language make the Book ideal for both medical scientists and lay people alike
The Nine Principal Upanishads are the culmination of vedic thought and contain the essence of the original vedantic teachings. They impart sublime truths about the nature and destiny of mankind revealed by great sages and seers during informal discussions with disciples and spirtual seekers. These upanishads describe the direct experience of transcendence which results in the unity of the individual with the highest consciousness.They also provide methods of mediation to realize the nature of Atman, the supreme soul, and attain the immortal Brahman. The Text includes the original Sanskrit verse,transliteration and translation of the following nine major Prashnopanishad, Kenopanishad, Mandukyopanishad, Mundakopanishad, Ishavasya Upanishad, Kathopanishad, Aitareya Upanishad, Shevatashvataropanishad and Taittiriya Upanishad.
This Book is intended as a guideline for teachers of yoga to children.Yoga is the art and science of living,and is concerned with the evolution of mind and body.Therefore,yoga incorporates a system of disciplines for furhering an integrated development of all aspects of the individual...obviously,childhood is the best period of life to get induced into yoga which will help develop physical stamina,emotional stability and intellectual and creative talents.It is a unified system for developing the balanced,total personality of the child. The focus of the book is on the physical aspect and therefore a basic understanding of the major systems is needed.The book discussess at length Supportive Systems,Control systems,Metabolic Systems,Emotional/behavioural aspect,Mental aspects,Creative aspect,Suitability of yoga for childrenneed for physical education,benefits for physically disabled children and yoga therapy for emotional disabilities.