The Art and Science of Raja Yoga contains fourteen lessons in which the original yoga science emerges in all of its glory-a proven system for realizing one's spiritual destiny. This is the most comprehensive course on yoga and meditation available today, giving you a profound and intimate understanding of how to apply these age-old teachings, on a practical, as well as spirtual, day-to-day level in this modern age.

Over 450 pages of text and photos give you a complete and detailed presentation of hatha yoga (yoga postures), yoga philosophy, affirmations, meditation instruction, and breathing technique. Also included are suggestions for daily yoga routines, helpful information on diet, and alternative healing techniques. Apply these teachings and techniques in our daily life and you will attain your highest and potential: true happiness, inner peace, and the dynamic joy of your soul.

I've studed many books in hopes of finding one that would change my life, showing me how to be a happy, contented perosn. This book has been the one. It has taught me how to access peace from within my Self. It is a manual I will study again and again for its depthless teachings.-P.B., Dallas, TX

The lessons themselves are so rich that I learn something new every time I read them.-K.M., Ojai, CA

I must say the results are more than I expected. My friends say I'm glowing. I seem to have almost limitless energy.-P.O., Dundee, FL

The depth of knowledge I've gained is exaclty what I was seeking. Since I started the teachings, I have noticed a significant difference in the quality of my life. I feel more relaxed, more at peace, and somtimes find myself smiling with a joy that bubbles from inside.-P.R., Jersey City, NJ

Contents

Foreword
Suggestions for study
Author's prefatory note
Step 1-The history of yoga
I Philosophy: The history of yoga
II Yoga postures: Special guidelines Sasamgasana, Bhujangasana, Utkatasana
III Breathing Savasana
IV Routine
V Healing: Insomnia, Part One
VI Diet: Insomnia, Part Two
VII Meditation
Step 2-The paths of yoga
I Philosophy: The paths of yoga
II Yoga postures: Basic princoples and practices, Vrikasana, Chandrasana, Trikonasana, Paschimotanasana, Halasana
III Breathign
IV Routine
V Healing: Integration vs. disintegration
VI Diet
VII Meditation
Step 3-Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga
I Philosophy: Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga: The eightfold path
II Yoga posture: Savasana, Paschimotanasana
III Breathing
IV Routine
V Healing: Hypertension and nervousness
VI Diet
VII Meditation
Step 4 Yama
I Philosophy Yama
II Yoga postures: Vrikasana, Padahastasana, the backward bend, Janushirasana, Dhanurasana
III Breathing Sitkari
IV Routine
V Healing Chronic fatigue
VI Diet
VII Meditation
Step 5-Niyama
I Philosophy Niyama
II Yoga postues: Ardha-Dhanurasana, the 'V' Pose, Karnapirasana, Chakrasana, Simhasana
III Breathing The alternative breath
IV Routine
V Healing: Respiration throubles
IV Diet: Fasting
VII Meditation Superconsciousness
Step 6-Life is a battlefield
I Philosophy Life is a battlefield
II Yoga postues: Pavanamuktasana, Uddiyana Bandha, Ardha-Mayurasana, Vajrasana
III Breathing
IV Routine
V Healing Stomach disorders
VI Diet
VII Meditation Raising the inner energy
Step 7-Affirmations, Part 1
I Philosophy Affirmations, Part 1
II Yoga postures: Sasamgasana, Supta-Vajrasana, Viparita Karani
III Breathing
IV Routine
V Healing Weight problems
VI Diet
VII Meditation: Meditation on the elements
Step 8 Affirmations, Part 2
I Philosophy: Affirmations, Part 2
II Yoga postures: Sitting poses-Siddhasana, Padmasana, Ardha-Padmasana, Sukhasana
III Breathing
IV Routine
V Healing
VI Diet
VII Meditation: Prayer, chanting, Japa, and mantra
Step 9-Energy and energization
I Philosophy: Energy and energization
II Yoga postures: Supta-Vajrasana, Ardha-Salabhasana, Ardha-Matsyendrasana, Akarshana Dhanurasana, Garudasana
III Breathing: Kapalabhati Pranayama
IV Routine
V Healing Circulatin and the blood
VI Diet Simplicity in all things
VII Meditation Concentration
Step 10-Magnetism
I Philosophy Magnetism
II Yoga postures: Parvatasana, Salabhasana, Matsyasana, Yoga mudra, dhanurasana
III Breathing
IV Routine
V Healing Sex problems
VI Diet
VII Meditation: A. Hong-Sau outline; B. Magnetism
Step 11 Guru
I Philosophy Guru
II Yoga postures: the inverted poses: Sarvangasana, Sethu bandhasana, Sirshasana
III Breathing: Sitali pranayama
IV Routine
V Healing Headaches
VI Diet
VII Meditation
Step 12-The anatomy of yoga, Part 1
I Philosophy The anatomy of yoga, Part 1
II Yoga postures: Advanced poses-Nauli, Mayurasana
III Breathing: Surya Badha Pranayama
IV Routine
V Healing The eyes, ears, and teeth
VI Diet
VII Meditation: Attitude
Step 13-The anatomy of youga, Part 2
I Philosophy: The anatomy of yoga, Part 2
II Yoga postures: Kechari Mudra, Aswini Mudra, Jalandhara Bandha, Jivha Bandha
III Breathing Jalandhara bandha, Ujjayi Pranayama
IV Routine
V Healing The legs and feet
VI Diet
VII Meditation: Attitude (continued)
Step 14-The yogic scheme of life
I Philosophy: The yogic scheme of life
II Yoga postures
III Breathing
IV Routine
V Healing
VI Diet: Diet for meditation
VII Meditation: Signs of spiriual progress
A farewell to the student
About the author
Index of Bible quotations
Index of recipes
Geneal index
An overview by subject matter