Home |Events | Find Yoga | Broadcast Schedule | Program Archive | Yoga Styles | Reading | New Book Reviews | Links | Donation | Board of Directors | Contact Us | "Yoga: The Greater Tradition" by David Frawley Published May 2008! As yoga continues to grow in popularity as a modern exercise and fitness movement, it is important to take notice of the greater spiritual tradition that forms its core. This book sheds light on the greater tradition and teachings of yoga, providing readers with an important approach to the practice that can harmonize their existence both individually and collectively. Yoga provides all students with a new appreciation of their dicipline's universe. Most people are familiar with Hatha yoga, which emphasizes asana practice (body postures), yet there are many branches of Yoga including Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga. In his new book Yoga: The Greater Tradition. Yoga: The Greater Tradition represents a concise and systematic examination of the many paths which lead to a deeper understanding of what a Yogic practice can be. Frawley offers a definition of yoga as well as introduces the five primary yoga paths: Jnana Yoga (the yoga of knowledge) — self-realization through inner knowledge and insight. Bhakt Yoga (the yoga of devotion) — self realization through devotion or divine love Karma Yoga (the yoga of service) — self-realization through selfless work and sacred ritual Raja Yoga (the royal yoga) — self-realization through a combination of knowledge, devotion and work Hatha Yoga (the yoga of technique) — self-realization through a combination of asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation practice. To order this book click here. Please send us your reviews on this book! "The Healthy Back Deck: 50 Simple Techniques for a Pain-Free Back" by Olivia Miller Published March 19, 2008 A deck of Olivia Miller's specially made cards just may help you improve your life...or at least your body and mind. Author of more than a half-dozen previous decks that teach yoga, prenatal yoga, feng shui, stretching, fitness ball use and chakra, Miller has now turned her considerable knowledge of yoga and the body to helping relieve aching backs. Each of the 50 roughly 4-by-6-inch cards includes an illustration of the concept or technique, then on the flip side there's a written explanation of how to perform the move and why it's beneficial. Please send us your reviews on this book! Yoga For Peace, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Yogic Principles, Philosophy & Practice. Namaste' New Book Reviews To add your new book review click here.