Yoga Meditation by Stephen Sturgess

9781780286440

161 Pages
Publisher: Watkins Publishing Limited, Watkins Publishing
Release Date: April 22, 2014

Nonfiction, Health, Mind, Body, Spirit, Meditation

The book is divided into the following chapters.

Chapter 1: The Eight Limbs of Yoga
Chapter 2: The Internal Energy System
Chapter 3: Preparing for Practice
Chapter 4: Asana Practice
Chapter 5: Purification Practice
Chapter 6: Pranayama Practice
Chapter 7: Meditation Practice
Chapter 8: Developing Your Practice

The term used in the book for the yoga of meditation is Raja Yoga. This form of yoga can be traced back to BCE times. The physical form of yoga referenced in the book is Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the author believes the two are interdependent. The eight limbs of yoga are also explained in depth. Chapter 2 covers the subtle bodies, nadis, kundalini, chakras, the three bodies and five sheaths, also known as the koshas. I love learning about mudras and alternate nostril breathing. Most of the yoga poses are easy stretching exercises and I appreciate that the author gives alternative positions. There are many meditations each with a specific purpose and they are easy to follow. I love the morning and evening routines. They range from one minute to over an hour depending on the amount of time you can spend. If you practice yoga and/or meditation, I recommend that you give this book a read.