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This title explains the true meaning of yoga and demonstrates the practices and postures of Ashtanga Yoga that should enable the reader to achieve mastery over the mind and body and can eventually lead to self-realization.ReviewThe Yoga Book: A Practical Guide to Self-Realization is not a book for the mildly interested, the dabbler in yoga, or those who only want to perform physical exercises. This is not a book that can be digested in one night either, nor is it perhaps suitable for beginners flying solo. Author Stephen Sturgess calls upon his knowledge and experience in yogic traditions as well as Christianity to bring the body into the service of the mind. Sturgess says that the book is about Ashtanga Yoga, also known as Raja Yoga, and should not be confused with Ashtanga Vinyasa Asanas, or Power Yoga, which focuses on breathing and alignment of the skeletal system. In The Yoga Book, he discusses the eight limbs or components of yoga: social discipline, individual discipline, posture, the breath, withdrawal from the senses, concentration, meditation and enlightenment. Each aspect involves a spiritual and physical practice, which he describes in detail and in clear language. Importantly, he provides notes of caution when warranted, as some of the postures can aggravate medical conditions.Self-knowledge plays a major role in this practice, in line with many holistic healing arts. Reduction of stress and the achievement of joy and balance are the potential outcomes. These are certainly suitable goals for our present-day hassled lives. — From Independent PublisherThe man aspects of Yoga are revealed through the author’s focus on the various parts of the Astanga Yoga system. This examines positions as they relate to Yoga’s spiritual side: it will appeal to any who want to go beyond the usual exercise guide to examine the underlying principles and meaning of Yoga. — Midwest Book Review –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.Paperback: 320 pagesPublisher: Watkins Publishing (September 15, 2015)http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Book-Practical-Spiritual-Realizat…