Secret Power of Yoga [CDs]

Overview

Unlocking the secrets of the Yoga Sutras, The Secret Power of Yoga views consciousness as residing not only in the mind, but re-establishes the ancient wisdom that recognizes the essential role of the heart.

Woven throughout this 6-CD abridged audiobook are 7 hours of commentary, stories and guided experiences focusing on Asthaanga Yoga, the Eight-Faceted Path. Featuring new stories exclusive to this audiobook edition, Nischala’s clear, warm-hearted perspective breathes new life into the Yoga Sutras, and helps the listener to integrate the sacred jewels of these ancient teachings.

In Nischala's own words: “It is with great joy I offer The Secret Power of Yoga in Audio Book form. The Yoga Sutras are a ancient guide of great spiritual wisdom which weaves together a beautiful tapestry of essential wisdom and insights that unify the mysteries of knowing our Divine Nature. This leads us to the ultimate union with the Divine.”

Details

Highlights from this 6-CD Audiobook include:

CD #1: Introduction to the Yoga Sutras and Asthaanga Yoga

• A Foundation for Transformation
• The Feminine Face of the Divine
• Unlocking the Mystery of the Yoga Sutras
• Exploring Asthaanga Yoga

CD #2: Asthaanga Yoga: The Eight-Faceted Path; Yama: Ahimsa, Satya

• Pratipaksha Bhavana: Cultivating an opposite, elevated attitude
• Guided Experience: Changing Your Attitude
• Guided Experience: Ahimsa - Reverence and love for all
• Guided Experience: Satya - Dedication to truth and integrity

CD #3: Yama: Astheya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha

• Guided Experience: Astheya - Abiding in generosity and honesty
• Guided Experience: Brahmacharya - Living a balanced and moderate life
• Guided Experience: Aparigraha - Acknowledging abundance

CD #4: Niyama: Saucha, Santosha, Tapas, Swadhaya, Iswara Pranidhana

• Guided Experience: Saucha - Simplicity and refinement
• Guided Experience: Santosha - Peace and contentment
• Guided Experience: Tapas - Igniting the purifying flame
• Guided Experience: Iswara Pranidhana - Wholehearted dedication to the Divine

CD #5: Hatha Yoga: Harmonizing Body, Breath and Senses

• Guided Experience: Asana - Becoming steady and easeful
• Guided Experience: Pranayama - Guiding and enhancing the vital life force
• Guided Experience: Pratyahara - Encouraging the senses to draw within

CD #6: Antara Yoga: The Inner Quest

• Guided Experience: Dharana - Focusing consciousness within
• Guided Experience: Dhyana - Continuous inward flow of consciousness
• Samadhi - Merging individual consciousness with the Divine

Buyer's Guide

• Audience: This CD set is suitable for all yogis
• Focus: Understanding the Yoga Sutras from a woman's perspective
• Intensity: Low intensity; some guided meditations
• Props: none required
• Style: 7-1/2 hours of audiobook presentation and guided experiences

Media Reviews

Praise for the book:

"Truly life changing. A book to be read again and again."

"This sweetly voiced explication of the Yoga Sutras is disarming in its simplicity . . . I read it smiling."

"Nischala Joy Devi has provided a dynamic new interpretation of the Yoga Sutras, one of the most important but esoteric guidebooks to deeper Yoga practice, that will make this wonderful ancient teaching accessible to modern readers and useful in their daily life. She has explained the essence of Yoga in a simple, direct, and relevant manner for all sincere students of the spiritual path."

"Nischala Devi has given us a fresh and compelling new look into the mysteries of one of Yoga's most important scriptures. Bravo! I heartily recommend her new book to all who want to understand (and trod) the practical path of liberation so brilliantly described by Sri Patanjali."

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About Nischala Joy Devi

Nischala is a master teacher and healer. For over 30 years she has been highly respected as an international advocate for her innovative way of expressing Yoga and its subtle uses for spiritual growth and complete healing.

She was graced to study with Yoga masters in US, India and worldwide and was a monastic disciple of the world renowned Yogiraj Sri Swami Satchidananda and spent over 25 years receiving his direct guidance and teachings. During her time in the monastery she began to blend western medicine with yoga and meditation. She then offered her expertise in developing the yoga portion of The Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease where she subsequently served for seven years as Director of Stress Management. She also co-founded the award-winning Commonweal Cancer Help Program.

Nischala Devi produced the “Abundant Well-Being Series” CD’s to allow these simple yet profound Yoga and stress-relieving techniques to reach more people. Her book The Healing Path of Yoga, now in its sixth printing, also expresses these teachings.

With her knowledge of yoga and her experience in assisting those with life-threatening diseases, she created Yoga of the Heart, a training and certification program for Yoga teachers and health professionals designed to adapt Yoga practices to the special needs of that population.

Nischala Devi is now directing her energies to bringing the feminine heart perspective back into spirituality and the scriptures through her new book, The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman’s Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras. When not traveling and teaching she divides her time between Northern California and Mexico. Find out more at www.AbundantWellBeing.com.

You may also enjoy our special Sacred Cow interview with Nischala: Nischala Joy Devi Offers a Woman’s Perspective on the Yoga Sutras.