Torah Yoga : Experiencing Jewish Wisdom Through Classic Postures

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Pub. Date: 2004-04-01
Publisher(s): Jossey-Bass
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Summary

This highly original book introduces a fascinating new approach to yoga and Torah by combining the practice of classic yoga postures with traditional and mystical Jewish wisdom. Each chapter begins by presenting a central Jewish spiritual concept that engages readers of all faiths on a personal level. It offers an in-depth exploration of the concept, quoting and commenting on sacred Jewish texts from the Pentateuch (Five Books of Moses) and other sources. It then guides its readers with mastery and clarity through a meditation and a set of fundamental yoga postures--clearly illustrated by beautiful photographs--for both beginning and advanced yoga students. The Torah concept is actualized and experienced through the practice of these postures. Torah Yoga helps to heighten awareness of body, mind, and spirit—it illuminates the heart of Jewish wisdom.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Using This Book
The Hidden Light
Centering Meditation
Mountain Posture
Triangle Posture
Warrior Two Posture
Standing Forward Bend
Simple Sitting Twist
Bridge Posture
Constant Renewal
Opening Meditation
Seated Mountain Posture
Extended Child Posture
Downward Dog Posture
Locust Posture
Cobra Posture
Leaving Egypt
Opening Meditation
Extended Side Angle Stretch
Wide Legs Standing Forward Bend
Staff Posture
Head Beyond Knee Forward Bend
Reclining Mountain Posture
Knee-to-Chest Posture
Reclining Leg Stretch
Reclining Twist
Resting with Legs on Chair
The Essential Self
Opening Meditation
Chair Twist Posture
Supported Standing Forward Bend with Chair
Standing Forward Bend over One Leg
Revolved Triangle Posture
Hero Posture
Resting Fish Posture
Body Prayer and Alignment
Meet-Your-Spine Meditation
Upward Reaching Prayer Posture
Tree Posture
Warrior One Posture
Reclining Hero Posture
Camel Posture
Bow Posture
Daily Satisfaction
Centering Meditation
Cobbler Posture
Supported Cobbler Posture
Sitting Forward Bend
Seated Angle Posture
Supported Cross-Legged Forward Bend
Remembering to Rest
Opening Meditation
Supported Extended Child Posture
Resting Side Twist
Supported Fish Posture
Supported Bridge Posture
Gentle Inversion Posture
Relaxation Posture
Glossary
Notes
Annotated Yoga
Bibliography
The Author
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