Rajanaka sammelana centers on the study of yoga, rajanaka teachings, stories abourt appa, and deep learning. Similarly, even patanjalis yoga sutras, are sometimes also referred to as tantra, and in ayurveda, many of the various healing systems are also termed tantra. Professor of religion douglas brooks is a scholar of hinduism, south asian languages, and the comparative study of religions. This book is a source that any person, lay or scholar, will benefit from reading, because here is a practitioner whose fine mind reaches into his heart, converging one into the other. Vierny, who had already begun working for a resistance group in paris, was approached by the harvardeducated classicist varian fry, whose organization in marseille helped smuggle refugees from occupied france into spain. This is some of the most beautiful, rich, and worthwhile study in all of yoga traditions because it leads us to practical and fecund experiential understanding, the kind that changes how we define private and public selves. Douglas brooks has 21 books on goodreads with 456 ratings. Contrariety centers on secular commentary, writings on politics, philosophy, history, and contemporary critical studies. Some years ago, an article by nora isaccs in yoga journal predicted that tantra would be the next evolution in yoga. Try these three books suggested by douglas brooks, phd,professor of religion, university of rochester, new york, for a careful study of the history of modern yoga and its relationship to the south asian traditions of yoga.
Gopala aiyar sundaramoorthy, for many years studying and practicing srividya, auspicious wisdom, and the. Coronavirus update public events are currently not taking place. Premium susanna harwood rubin devi soul, yoga 365 by j. Douglas brooks, phd, a scholar of hinduism, south asian languages, and the comparative study of religions, is professor of religion at the university of rochester. The bhagavad gita by krishnadwaipayana vyasa, the yoga sutras by patanjali, the four agreements. He led me to some of the highest teachings to which id ever been exposed, in the most accessible and humble ways. Hatha yoga or the yogi philosophy of physical wellbeing. Douglas brooks s most popular book is poised for grace.
Explore a system to distill yoga philosophy teachings into practical, relevant, and relatable themes for the modern yoga student. Categoryies no categories teacher other this event has been years in the makingand we three sisters are over the moon to welcome our teacher, douglas brooks, to these old north carolina mountains. This book reiterates the concept that yoga is all about becoming one with an integrated state of being and that the modern. The philosophical foundations of anusara yoga volume 1. Contrariety centers on secular commentary, writings on politics, philosophy. When we view the gita more closely within its context as a part of the great. Our purpose should be not for enlightenment, to catch up to everyone who has already read certain books, appear cool on social media or even improve our own personal practice.
The more you delve into this glorious practice physically, the more youre going to want to want to read about it. She teaches classes, private therapeutic yoga sessions, workshops, immersions, and retreats internationally. Felice holds separate certifications in each of these styles of yoga and has studied extensively with internationally renowned teachers of yoga asana and philosophy such as amy ippolitti, sue elkind, naime jezzeny, and douglas brooks. We have used the word yoga to describe this deeper engagement with life and, given.
The bhagavad gita is the most important and influential text in the history of yoga philosophy. Highgate calendar public events in highgate, london. Douglas brooks is the reason i became a religion major. If you only ever read one book about yogic philosophy, this should be it. Ansura yogas inspired sages in historival context, 10. The philosophical foundations of anusara yoga volume 1 douglas brooks on. Poised for grace and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Its influence has touched practically every school of interpretation and practice and its messages remain trenchant, powerful, and compelling to our modern age.
I have been blessed to meet great teachers of life on this path susan shares the insights from her deeply dedicated studies in philosophy, and meditation with dr douglas brooks. Yoga basics what books do you recommend if a student wants to learn more about the philosophy of yoga. Anusara yoga, armonk, balance, douglas brooks, eastern philosophy. J hangs out with susanna harwood rubin, author of yoga 365, in her manhattan apartment for an intimate conversation about the early years of the ny scene and how things have gone since then. Douglas has been teaching in the department of religion and classics at the university of rochester in rochester, new york since 1986 where he now holds the rank. Weve created a new series, ask a yogi, so you can learn more about our yogaglo teachers by asking them the. Douglas brooks has been committed to teaching with authenticity and honesty rajanaka philosophy and the greater history of indian philosophy, yoga, and. Cc205 an introduction to patanjalis yoga sutra, book i. From light reading, to deep down, 5 books to stretch your mind.
Listings show what was planned before the current lockdown came into force. This yoga teacher training offers students a soulful journey into the many dimensions of yoga as a vehicle for growth and transformation. This book is part of the triumvirate of hindu religious texts, and includes some of the most profound wisdom ever scribed by human hands. Try these three books suggested by douglas brooks, phd, professor of religion, university of rochester, new york, for a careful study of the history of modern yoga and its relationship to the south asian traditions of yoga. Art of attention workshop, elena brower, yoga tree in san francisco, california. Douglas brooks is a scholar of south asian languages, the comparative study of religions, and hinduismparticularly the traditions of goddesscentered yoga called srividya.
He taught me about family, love, priorities and studentship. If youd like to purchase the book, click on the title to buy it on amazon. Bjonnes is now an important voice for the study of living tantra. There are many benefits of yoga, from increased flexibility, strength and balance to promoting relaxation and peace of mind and body. This book presents a comprehensive history of the siddha yoga movement as embodied in the current syda organization. Most of his books are about the intersections of various medieval. Understanding freedom, embodiment and the power of recognition, 8. Meditation revolution a history and theology of the siddha yoga lineage douglas renfrew brooks. Answers to your questions about poses for foot pain, immune boosters, hot yoga, and more im new to yoga. This classic yoga manual by bks iyengar is a comprehensive and detailed book on yoga philosophy, bandhas, kriyas, pranayama and a stepbystep guide for each asana. Susanna shares some early shaping experiences transitioning from art world to yoga world, her perspective on the rise and fall of anusara, and her love of studying yoga philosophy. Currently professor of religion at the university of rochester, he holds both masters and his doctoral degrees from harvard university. I am merely a student, fascinated with what i am learning, and i am sharing it with you because you might enjoy these gems of knowledge, it is fun sharing, it helps me remember. In 1939, maillol took refuge at his home in banyulssurmer, at the foot of the eastern pyrenees.
Rajanaka adesa is a collection of notes, bits and pieces and short commentaries based on rajanaka studies. Classical yoga compared to tantric philosophy i want to preface this by saying that i am in no way an expert on this, at all. Yoga centered is pleased to offer this yoga alliance registered 200 hour therapeutic yoga teacher training on the big island of hawaii. More than thirty years ago i began the study of indias philosophies, the sanskrit language, and the comparative study of religion. With the popularity of books such as the radiance sutras by lorin roche.
We have curated this list from our yoga teacher trainings and books that we have in our own library. Douglas brooks was a fulbright fellow in sanskrit at madurai university in 198485, and later received his masters degrees and ph. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Annotations on the bhagavad gita from a tantric view douglas brooks on. Whether you are a student of yoga or a teacher, this module has something for each of you. Douglas brooks is a scholar of hinduism, south asian languages, and the comparative study of religions. Gopala aiyar sundaramoorthy, for many years studying and practicing srividya, auspicious wisdom, and the modern traditions of goddesscentered tantra. Reflections on the spiritual life based on naradas bhakti sutra. The bhagavad gita with douglas brooks, master storyteller. Although its presentation of religious doctrines is quite interesting, its. Douglas brooks was my first philosophy teacher, but hes been so much more than that.
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