Moving Inward: The Journey to Meditation

Rolf Sovik, PsyD

Moving Inward: The Journey to Meditation is an essential read for the modern yogi and meditator. In this book, Rolf Sovik, PsyD draws from his 35 years of teaching experience to explain what meditation really is, its practical value and philosophical foundation, as well the connection between meditation, yoga postures, and other yoga practices.

This book will guide you through the various stages of the inward journey, and will deepen your understanding of this transformational practice whether you are a beginner or advanced meditator. Questions answered in this book include:

• What is meditation?
• What are the benefits of meditation?
• How do I meditate?
• What is the connection between meditation, yoga postures, and other yoga practices?

You will learn how to:

• Establish a steady posture that leads to a feeling of stillness
• Develop deep, diaphragmatic breathing
• Relax systematically
• Establish breath awareness in the nostrils
• Use a mantra to refine your inner focus

Both novice and advanced students will appreciate Sovik's rich insights into the mystery of meditation. This book is guaranteed to leave you with a deeper appreciation for meditation and a clearer understanding of the meditative journey.

Product Details

Publisher: Himalayan Institute
Copyright: 2005, Current printing 2013
ISBN: 978-0-89389-247-0
Paperback
198 pages
6" x 9"

Meditation and Its Practice

Swami Rama

For thousands of years the science of meditation has been studied and practiced by aspirants seeking to make their lives more serene, creative, and fulfilling. In this practical guide to the inner life, Swami Rama teaches us how to slip away from the mental turbulence of our ordinary thought processes into an infinite reservoir of consciousness. This clear, concise meditation manual provides systematic guidance in the techniques of meditation, to help you experience peace, joy, creativity, and inner tranquility.

Meditation and Its Practice is filled with wisdom that introduces you to yourself on all levels and finally leads you to Atman, the center of awareness from which consciousness flows through all life. While the basic practices are simple to learn, you will find that the more consistently you practice them, the more fully you will experience their benefits. Purchase your copy of Meditation and Its Practice today, and experience the transformative power of this ancient yogic practice.

Product Details

Publisher: Himalayan Institute
Copyright: 1992, Current printing 2012
ISBN: 978-0-89389-153-4
Paperback
107 pages, with photo instructions
5.5" x 8.5"

The Theory and Practice of Meditation

Swami Rama
edited by Rudolph Ballentine, MD

Available again after many years, this classic collection of essays shares valuable insights into the nature and dynamics of meditation. The contributors to this volume are some of the best-versed scholars and health professionals in their fields. They not only excel in their knowledge, but also in their efforts to integrate the principles they have learned and taught into their own lives. Their penetrating reflections convey a well-rounded understanding of meditation as a systematic path to achieve mental and emotional well-being and self-realization.

Product Details

Publisher: Himalayan Institute
Copyright: 1976, Current printing 2014
ISBN: 978-0-89389-075-9
Paperback
162 pages
5.5" x 8.5"

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