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Relax With Yoga, by Arthur Liebers, [1960], at sacred-texts.com


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CONTENTS

1.

THE ORIGIN OF YOGA

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What Is Yoga?

 

2.

CONTROL OF THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM

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Nervous Ailments ... Some Aids to Mental Hygiene ... Concentration ... The Need for Recreation

 

3.

THE EIGHT PRINCIPLES OF RAJA YOGA

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The Secret of Prana

 

4.

OBTAINING RELAXATION THROUGH YOGA

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Looking Inward for Relaxation ... The Asanas ... Concentration

 

5.

CORRECTIVE POSES OF YOGA

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The First Lesson in Yoga Posture ... Stitha-Prarthanasana, or Prayer Pose ... Ekapadasana, or One-Leg Pose ... Padmasana, or Lotus Pose ... Ardha-Padmasana, or Semi-Lotus Pose ... Yastikasana, or Stick Pose ... Parvatasana, or Mountain Pose ... Variations of the Parvatasana Pose ... Trikonasana, or Triangle Pose ... Garudasana, or Eagle Pose

 

6.

SPECIFIC ASANAS FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION

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Hastapadangustasana, or Toe-Finger Pose ... Hastapadasana, or Hand-Leg Pose ... Purpose of These Poses

 

 

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7.

SPECIFIC POSTURES FOR RELAXATION

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Physical Relaxation ... Dradhasana, or Firm Pose ... Shavasana, or Corpse Pose ... Adhavasana, or Relaxed Pose ... Mental Relaxation ... Bhujangasana, or Snake Pose ... Halasana, or Plough Pose ... Ultrasana, or Camel Pose ... Time Schedule for Practicing the Asanas

 

8.

THE BANDHAS—MYSTIC BREATHING EXERCISES

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Uddiana Bandha ... Jalandhara Bandha ... The "Secret" Mudras ... Maha Mudra ... Maha Bandha ... Maha Vedha ... Kechari Mudra ... Vajroli Mudra ... Shakati Chalana

 

9.

SANKYA YOGA—YOGA OF THE MIND

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The 16 Sutras of Kapila ... The Practice ... Obstructions ... Accessories

 

10.

YOGA PRINCIPLES OF DIET

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Types of Food

 

11.

SEXUAL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN YOGA

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The Useful Processes ... Harmful Sexual Habits ... Use of Cool Bath ... Active Continence

 

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HOW TO ACHIEVE PAINLESS CHILDBIRTH THROUGH YOGA

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Matsyasana, or Fish Pose

 

 

GLOSSARY OF YOGIC TERMS

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