Exploring the evolution of life through the lens of chakras, Gregor Maehle combines personal experiences with mind-altering substances and thorough research to examine their effects on spiritual development. He discusses the influence of drugs on each chakra, highlighting both their benefits and potential dangers. The book also investigates whether psychoactive substances can enhance spiritual growth, offering a comprehensive map of transformative states accessible through psychedelics and traditional yogic practices.
Ashtanga Practice and Philosophy is the first book of its kind, presenting a comprehensive guide to all eight limbs of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Join author Gregor Maehle, a seasoned yogi and compassionate teacher, as he guides you through the history and lineage of yoga; the fundamentals of breath, bandhas (energy locks within the body), drishti (the focal point of the gaze), and vinyasa (sequential movement); a detailed breakdown of the asanas of the Ashtanga Primary Series, following the traditional vinyasa count; a lively and authentic rendering of the complete Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, yoga's ancient sacred text; and a glossary of yoga terminology. In the asana section, Maehle describes each posture with clear, meticulous instructions, photographs, anatomical illustrations, and practical tips. Information on the mythological background and yogic context of specific postures brings further insight to the practice. In the philosophy section, Maehle illuminates the Yoga Sutra using the major ancient commentaries as well as his own insights. This volume makes the entire path of Ashtanga Yoga accessible to modern practitioners. Both practical guide and spiritual treatise, Ashtanga Yoga is an excellent introduction to the eight limbs of yoga and an invaluable resource for any yoga teacher or practitioner.
This volume makes the entire path of Ashtanga Yoga accessible to modern practitioners. Both practical guide and spiritual treatise, Ashtanga Yoga is an excellent introduction to the eight limbs of yoga and an invaluable resource for any yoga teacher or practitioner.
The book offers a comprehensive analysis of yogic mudras, emphasizing their role in enhancing practices like asana, pranayama, and meditation. It highlights the importance of specific mudras in accessing deeper states of yoga, particularly focusing on those that facilitate Kundalini awakening. The author discusses the effects of Kundalini energy, potential blockages, and ethical considerations to ensure safe practice. Additionally, it details 31 common mudras, providing insights into their unique benefits and applications within various yogic disciplines.
This book will not only give a precise step-by-step description of the meditation technique at the heart of yoga but also put it into context with all other yogic techniques and how they contribute to the breakthrough to spiritual freedom. Yogic meditation derives its power from the fact that it systematically suspends the entire processing capacity of the subconscious mind and diverts it towards meditation. The processing power of the subconscious mind is a multiple of that of the conscious mind. Simply watching breath or watching awareness involves only your conscious mind. For quick and effective concentration the entire power of the subconscious mind has to be harnessed. This is the secret of yogic meditation. You will also find information on the importance of Kundalini as support for meditation and the factors that make it rise, such as chakra and Sushumna visualization, mantra and breath. The text then explains how the chakras represent evolutionary stages of brain and mind development. Chakra meditation, if done in a sophisticated, high-powered way, will propel the evolution of the brain and mind of the practitioner and the awakening of higher intelligence.
Do you remember a time when you knew your life would be amazing and you would live to make a meaningful contribution to life on Earth? And then what happened? Somehow our education and enculturation cut us off from this sacred knowledge and élan vital. We became cynics and “realists”. Since time immemorial human societies were organized around the idea that life has divine purpose. This book traces this knowledge to indigenous cultures, the Bhagavad Gita, the Bible and the Yoga Sutra. Our loss of this understanding is what has led to our environmental destruction and the 6th mass extinction of life as well as the current epidemic of mental disorders. This book not only shows how we lost the wisdom that all life is sacred and purposeful, it also introduces layers of technique to lead us back to finding and gradually implementing our life’s divine purpose. Also covered •Our life’s divine purpose in relation to quantum mechanics, astrophysics and evolutionary psychology •Connection to bio-symbiosis, brain development and homeostasis •The practice & psychology of finding one’s life’s divine purpose •Overcoming obstacles •How do we know it’s the right voice? •Daily cleansing regime of the subconscious mind •Being in the zone and absence of internal dialogue
In his third book, Gregor Maehle seeks to revive pranayama, the yogic practice of breathing, which has long been regarded as essential for spiritual evolution. He illustrates pranayama's significance with extensive quotations from yogic texts, demonstrating how it links posture practice to meditation and enhances progress in both areas. The book covers various aspects, including the health benefits and therapeutic applications of pranayama, its mental and spiritual advantages, and its influence on brain hemisphericity and the nervous system. Maehle explains the purpose and technical application of breath retentions, provides detailed guidelines for practice, and includes illustrations of key pranayama and kriya techniques. Additionally, he discusses the use of mantra and digital counting, the appropriate diet and postures, and the role of bandhas and kriyas in pranayama. The book also features descriptions of classical pranayamas like Nadi Shodhana and Bhastrika, alongside insights on raising Kundalini and a structured approach to learning techniques in relation to other yogic limbs. Maehle has been practicing and researching yoga since 1982, studying under various masters in India, and has previously published works on Ashtanga Yoga.
V pokračování knihy Aštánga-Vinjása jóga: Podrobný průvodce základní sestavou najdete detailní a vícevrstvé informace o druhé sestavě tohoto rozšířeného systému jógy.
Zkušený jogín a dlouholetý instruktor Gregor Maehle vás provede dalším stupněm cvičení ásan nejen prostřednictvím výkladu skrytých anatomických souvislostí, ale seznámí vás navíc i s jejich filozofickým a mytologickým pozadím. Autor do nezvyklé hloubky vysvětluje všech sedmadvacet poloh této klasické sestavy prostřednictvím fotografií, anatomických nákresů a informativních vsouvek.
Ashtanga Yoga: La Primera Serie describe paso a paso la primera capa del sistema de Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Se detallan ampliamente las técnicas fundamentales de la respiración, los bandhas y el drishti. Siguiendo el método tradicional de la cuenta de los vinyasa, cada postura de la Primera Serie es descrita a través de un estudio detallado y exhaustivo, y acompañada de fotos y dibujos anátomicos claros e informativos. Información adicional sobre el trasfondo mitólogico y el contexto yóguico de algunas posturas, mejorará y dará una percepción más profunda a la práctica. También se introducen consejos prácticos. El texto mues- tra igualmente cómo el método sistemático de Ashtanga Vinyasa prepara para el Yoga Raja de Patanjali.
