Mastering Yoga

Mastering yoga collects the essence of time-tested and proven ancient Indian texts like the Patanjali Yog Pradeep, hatha yoga Pradeep, gherand Samhita, Vashisht Samhita, etc., comprehensively. In addition, it has copious details on a wide range of related topics such as Ashtanga yoga; Yogasanas; Pranayama; mudras; hastamudras; bandhas; unique energy-creating yoga postures and practices; meditation; shatkarma; kundalini yoga; nabhi chikitsa (navel therapy); Surya and Chandra namaskars; hasya yoga (laughter therapy), and much more. This multi-faceted book elaborates on the art of living a fulfilling life through the sustained practice of yoga; the mutually symbiotic relationship between yoga and Ayurveda; the positive effects of yoga on mental health, including stress management; The importance of a proper diet; yogic postures and diets that are suitable for, and also those that are prohibited for particular ailments and medical conditions and useful advice on achieving overall holistic health. Along with explaining the scientific basis of yogic practices, mastering yoga is a complete canon of the discipline of yoga and its healing and curative powers, aimed at providing you with long-lasting physical, mental and spiritual well-being and good health.