The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga: A Practical Guide to Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit | 
 enlarge | Authors: Deepak, M.d. Chopra, David, M.d. Simon
Publisher: Wiley
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Sales Rank: 262281
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0471647640
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.5436
EAN: 9780471647645
ASIN: 0471647640
Publication Date: June 21, 2004
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The spiritual power of yoga—from the ten million-copy bestselling author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
In recent years, yoga has exploded in popularity. Yet for most North Americans, yoga remains just another exercise routine—a good option if you want to increase flexibility or relieve stress. According to Deepak Chopra and David Simon, however, this simplistic view ignores the spiritual side of yoga—its profound power to unite body, mind, and spirit and bring about enlightenment. Now, in this new book, they show how everyone can explore yoga's spiritual dimension—and integrate all the layers of their lives. Yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, and the authors begin by exploring the eight traditional yoga branches—the entry points to this union. The branches address such things as behavior, attention, awareness, the senses, and energy, and only one of them, asana, corresponds to the "positions" or poses people typically associate with yoga. Chopra and Simon then show people how to understand the seven spiritual laws that govern nature—Pure Potentiality, Giving, Karma, Least Effort, Intention and Desire, Detachment, and Dharma—and how to integrate these laws into their daily lives using meditation, breathing, asana, and other yoga practices. Complete with more than 50 photographs illustrating yoga poses, this new Chopra blockbuster is essential for anyone who wants to embrace yoga's spiritual potential—and lead a happier, more abundant, more harmonious life. Deepak Chopra, MD (San Diego, CA), is one of the bestselling authors of the last 15 years. His New York Times bestselling books include The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, which has sold more than ten million copies, How to Know God, Perfect Health, and The Path to Love. He has been interviewed widely on programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live and Good Morning America (for The Chopra Center Cookbook, 047145404-4) and featured on the cover of Time. David Simon, MD (San Diego, CA), is the Medical Director of the Chopra Center and the author of Vital Energy (0-471-39859-4) and Return to Wholeness (0-471-34964-X).
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 lovely things of all June 23, 2008
Douglas Villanacci Pasqua (brazil - sp)
This book bring-mes inspiration for a life with full presence of God. This is a great gifit for all those want to be a success life in all areas of your life. Its a passion.
 Common Yoga information, filled with MUMBO JUMBO April 28, 2008
S. Mohanpersad (Netherlands)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
What bothers me is that Chopra seems to be completely confused on the subject of eastern philosophy. His knowledge on the subject is very superficial. He blends Advaita Vedanta with Raja Yoga, adds some Buddhism and comes up with his own seven laws of spirituality from the middle of nowhere. These branches of thought in fact all contradict each other, Chopra makes it seem like one big school of thought. That's perhaps the western romantic view of eastern philosophy. And of course, he fantasizes a little bit about chakras, the foundation subject of New Age bestsellers. The first half of this book is complete rubbish.
The only reason I rate this book two stars is the second half. It's a nice overview of some Asanas, meditation practises and Pranayama. But I do not recommend the book for this section. There are better books available on the subject. Even online, you will get the same information on Yoga Asana's for free. There are many good books on the subject of Hatha Yoga and also on the subject of different eastern philosophies and religions. Deepak Chopra is not a spiritual person, he is a marketer. Don't cheat yourself reading his crappy information.
Excellent Reference Book November 5, 2007
Mary J. Soto
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is an excellent reference for the true, pure form of yoga. It is something you come back to again and again, and mark up for future reference. I highly recommend it!
Chopra simplifies yoga April 12, 2007
Shemp (IRB Fla)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As with each of Chopra's books that I have read, his thoughts are extremely helpful at taking things and making them seem reasonable and simple. If you are already practicing yoga or thinking of starting, you need this book. Another book he wrote-"The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" is probably the best book you could ever put to use. I'm not a "new age" or "self-help" kind of guy but this dude is cool!
A Book of Many Insights January 19, 2007
T. J. Hudak (Madison, GA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I chose this book because I was looking for help in returning to my practice of yoga. Deepak Chopra books always provided words of guidance. He did not fail in this attempt. He begins the book with insightful questions to help you find the real "you" and then progresses to explain the different types of yoga practices. But the real value in the book is the section discussing the Seven Spirtual Laws. For me, that alone was worth buying the book.
After many years of practicing yoga I now understand the importance of not forcing the body to obey moves but it is in allowing the inner Self to assist in all of the movements. There is a wonderful section on yoga positions with excellent photos and descriptions of how to attain the pose. Chopra also discusses meditation, how to practice it and methods for success.
This is a book I keep in my workout area and read each day before I begin my sessions. It is not only physically helpful, it is a spiritual inspiration.
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