Yoga Psychology: A Practical Guide to Meditation
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Swami Ajaya, PhD
This book is a clear and easy-to-understand guide to learning the fundamentals of meditation. Questions which inevitably arise in the mind of a beginning yoga student are dealt with in a straightforward manner. Yoga Psychology includes instructions on correct posture and proper breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as covering common misconceptions about yoga. Find all the answers to your fundamental questions on meditation in Yoga Psychology.
About the Author
Swami Ajaya,PHD has the unique distinction of being both a licensed clinical psychologist and a Swami. Dr. Allan Hymes received his PhD from the University of California at Berkeley and was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Wisconsin, Department of Psychiatry. In 1973 he was initiated as a Swami in the Himalayan tradition by Swami Rama. This initiation took place in Rishikesh, on the banks of the Ganges, on Shivaratri, a sacred holy day. As Swami Ajaya, he spent years in India studying and teaching yoga and meditation. He has authored and edited several landmark texts that integrate Eastern and Western approaches to healing the whole person.
Reviews
"This book is a clear and easy to understand guide which teaches the fundamentals of meditation. Questions which inevitably arise in the mind of a beginning yoga student are dealt with in a straightforward manner. Common misconceptions about yoga are discussed. The author explains how to meditate and includes instructions on correct posture and proper breathing and relaxation techniques."
-Focus on Asian Studies
"A clear concise, and accessible guide to the principal philosophy, requirements, and techniques of meditation."
-New Age Journal
Product Details
Publisher: Himalayan Institute
Copyright: 1976
ISBN: 978-0-89389-052-0
Paperback
114 pages
5.5" x 8.5"
Meditation / Psychology
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