Stephen Sturess Books

Paramhansa Yogananda’s unique spiritual Yoga system of 39 Energisation Exercises can be used to develop your will power by using concentrated attention to draw abundant energy consciously into your body at all times from the eternal limitless Source of Cosmic Energy that is within and around you, recharging it with energy and vitality. With such will power and life energy, you can experience your spiritual subtle nature and positively transform your life.The Energisation Exercises invigorate the mind with vitality and enthusiasm, creating a spiritually elevating influence on one’s attitude to daily life.The physical benefits of these exercises are important for keeping your body fit and healthy, but their primary benefit is that their practise strengthens the will power, which is the cornerstone of the science of Raja Yoga and an essential tool for the practice of Kriya.A practical companion to Paramhansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi. You have read the story, now practise to get direct experience.

A comprehensive coverage of what the mind is, understanding it, and how to master it.

A beautiful colour, illustrated book of authentic Yoga Meditation techniques that encourage the practice of Yoga in its broadest sense - as a vehicle for calming the mind, enhancing awareness and contentment, and developing deep inner peace.

The Daughter of the Merchant of Venice is an intriguing love story that follows the romance between an apprentice artist named Stefano D'Alvino and Giustina Boschetti, the daughter of a Venetian merchant. Theirs is a story of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and triumph over adversity, vividly detailed and depicted in 16th-century Venice, Candia (Crete), and Constantinople. Accompanied by their merchant father on the San Giuliano, twin sisters Giustina and Giovanella set out in 1532 on a challenging adventure to Syria. The family was captured by Barbarossa and his Turkish Corsairs during the sea voyage and later sold Giustina and Giovanella at the slave market in Constantinople. The Grand Vizir buys the Venetian twins and enslaves them in the Harem at the Topkapi Palace. Two years passed, and the twin sisters remained trapped in an Ottoman world full of intrigue, sensuality, female rivalry, and fear. The Venetian sisters plan their escape - but how? Enslaved in the Imperial Harem for two years, Giustina has not seen her beloved Stefano. Will Giustina be able to reunite with her beloved Stefano in Venice? A story that's both captivating and sensuous, full of passion, mystery, and intrigue. It takes you on a journey to the heart of Venice and Constantinople, where the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Harem, sultan, and concubines await.

Focusing on the comprehensive teachings of Raja and Kriya Yoga, this guide delves into both historical and spiritual aspects of various Yoga traditions. It offers detailed instructions on asanas, breathing techniques, and meditations, making it an essential resource for both yoga practitioners and spiritual seekers looking to deepen their practice.

The word "yoga" means integration and wholeness. Ashtanga Yoga refers to the eight "limbs" of yoga, such as posture, breathing, and specific disciplines, outlined more than 1,500 years ago, whichwhen practiced togetherlead to self-realization. This book dedicates one chapter to each of the eight limbs and offers practical advice and wisdom, along with exercises and affirmations designed to help the reader integrate yoga into everyday living.