If youd like to purchase the book, click on the title to buy it on amazon. Meditation revolution a history and theology of the siddha yoga lineage douglas renfrew brooks. Coronavirus update public events are currently not taking place. Felice holds separate certifications in each of these styles of yoga and has studied extensively with internationally renowned teachers of yoga asana and philosophy such as amy ippolitti, sue elkind, naime jezzeny, and douglas brooks. Premium susanna harwood rubin devi soul, yoga 365 by j. This book presents a comprehensive history of the siddha yoga movement as embodied in the current syda organization. Classical yoga compared to tantric philosophy i want to preface this by saying that i am in no way an expert on this, at all. Douglas has been teaching in the department of religion and classics at the university of rochester in rochester, new york since 1986 where he now holds the rank. Categoryies no categories teacher other this event has been years in the makingand we three sisters are over the moon to welcome our teacher, douglas brooks, to these old north carolina mountains. Douglas brooks, phd, a scholar of hinduism, south asian languages, and the comparative study of religions, is professor of religion at the university of rochester.
This yoga teacher training offers students a soulful journey into the many dimensions of yoga as a vehicle for growth and transformation. There are many benefits of yoga, from increased flexibility, strength and balance to promoting relaxation and peace of mind and body. From light reading, to deep down, 5 books to stretch your mind. Douglas brooks is the reason i became a religion major. This book is part of the triumvirate of hindu religious texts, and includes some of the most profound wisdom ever scribed by human hands. Whether you are a student of yoga or a teacher, this module has something for each of you. Try these three books suggested by douglas brooks, phd,professor of religion, university of rochester, new york, for a careful study of the history of modern yoga and its relationship to the south asian traditions of yoga. Ansura yogas inspired sages in historival context, 10. The bhagavad gita with douglas brooks, master storyteller. I have been blessed to meet great teachers of life on this path susan shares the insights from her deeply dedicated studies in philosophy, and meditation with dr douglas brooks. Yoga basics what books do you recommend if a student wants to learn more about the philosophy of yoga. I am merely a student, fascinated with what i am learning, and i am sharing it with you because you might enjoy these gems of knowledge, it is fun sharing, it helps me remember. Indias earliest philosophy, samkhya, is therefore often referred to as kapilasya tantrathe system of kapila, named after the man who developed the samkhya philosophy.
Highgate calendar public events in highgate, london. Cc205 an introduction to patanjalis yoga sutra, book i. Douglas brooks is a scholar of hinduism, south asian languages, and the comparative study of religions. Professor of religion douglas brooks is a scholar of hinduism, south asian languages, and the comparative study of religions. Bjonnes is now an important voice for the study of living tantra. Currently professor of religion at the university of rochester, he holds both masters and his doctoral degrees from harvard university. Douglas brooks has been committed to teaching with authenticity and honesty rajanaka philosophy and the greater history of indian philosophy, yoga, and. Art of attention workshop, elena brower, yoga tree in san francisco, california. Most of his books are about the intersections of various medieval. This book is a source that any person, lay or scholar, will benefit from reading, because here is a practitioner whose fine mind reaches into his heart, converging one into the other. Hatha yoga or the yogi philosophy of physical wellbeing. For example, i took a philosophy class at rochester on mathematical. This classic yoga manual by bks iyengar is a comprehensive and detailed book on yoga philosophy, bandhas, kriyas, pranayama and a stepbystep guide for each asana.
Douglas brooks has 21 books on goodreads with 456 ratings. He taught me about family, love, priorities and studentship. The philosophical foundations of anusara yoga volume 1 douglas brooks on. This book reiterates the concept that yoga is all about becoming one with an integrated state of being and that the modern. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. This was the first yoga book i ever read, two months into my practice.
Some years ago, an article by nora isaccs in yoga journal predicted that tantra would be the next evolution in yoga. Its influence has touched practically every school of interpretation and practice and its messages remain trenchant, powerful, and compelling to our modern age. This is some of the most beautiful, rich, and worthwhile study in all of yoga traditions because it leads us to practical and fecund experiential understanding, the kind that changes how we define private and public selves. Art of vinyasa workshop, richard freeman and mary taylor 16hrs, the yoga workshop in boulder, colorado. Vierny, who had already begun working for a resistance group in paris, was approached by the harvardeducated classicist varian fry, whose organization in marseille helped smuggle refugees from occupied france into spain. Full bio and programs william mahony, phd, professor of religion at davidson college, is author of exquisite love.
Gopala aiyar sundaramoorthy, studying and practicing srividya, auspicious wisdom, and the modern traditions of goddesscentered rajanaka tantra. We have used the word yoga to describe this deeper engagement with life and, given. The relationship of the tantras to anusara yoga philosophy, 5. Anusara yoga, armonk, balance, douglas brooks, eastern philosophy. The bhagavad gita by krishnadwaipayana vyasa, the yoga sutras by patanjali, the four agreements. Douglas brooks was a fulbright fellow in sanskrit at madurai university in 198485, and later received his masters degrees and ph. Similarly, even patanjalis yoga sutras, are sometimes also referred to as tantra, and in ayurveda, many of the various healing systems are also termed tantra. Although its presentation of religious doctrines is quite interesting, its. Douglas brooks was my first philosophy teacher, but hes been so much more than that.
Weve created a new series, ask a yogi, so you can learn more about our yogaglo teachers by asking them the. The philosophical foundations of anusara yoga volume 1. Written by someone who many consider to be a yoga master, it has an ancient feel to it, as though the concepts. Contrariety centers on secular commentary, writings on politics, philosophy.
Douglas brooks is a scholar of south asian languages, the comparative study of religions, and hinduismparticularly the traditions of goddesscentered yoga called srividya. Douglas brooks s most popular book is poised for grace. Reflections on the spiritual life based on naradas bhakti sutra. With the popularity of books such as the radiance sutras by lorin roche. Yoga centered is pleased to offer this yoga alliance registered 200 hour therapeutic yoga teacher training on the big island of hawaii. Poised for grace and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. When we view the gita more closely within its context as a part of the great.
Susanna shares some early shaping experiences transitioning from art world to yoga world, her perspective on the rise and fall of anusara, and her love of studying yoga philosophy. The more you delve into this glorious practice physically, the more youre going to want to want to read about it. More than thirty years ago i began the study of indias philosophies, the sanskrit language, and the comparative study of religion. On the other hand, brooks time in india was slightly before the yoga fitness boom of the 1980s and 1990s. Gopala aiyar sundaramoorthy, for many years studying and practicing srividya, auspicious wisdom, and the modern traditions of goddesscentered tantra. Our purpose should be not for enlightenment, to catch up to everyone who has already read certain books, appear cool on social media or even improve our own personal practice. He led me to some of the highest teachings to which id ever been exposed, in the most accessible and humble ways. Answers to your questions about poses for foot pain, immune boosters, hot yoga, and more im new to yoga. Try these three books suggested by douglas brooks, phd, professor of religion, university of rochester, new york, for a careful study of the history of modern yoga and its relationship to the south asian traditions of yoga. The bhagavad gita is the most important and influential text in the history of yoga philosophy. Heres a bit about douglas, and a note he wrote about his vision for our weekend together.
We have curated this list from our yoga teacher trainings and books that we have in our own library. Explore a system to distill yoga philosophy teachings into practical, relevant, and relatable themes for the modern yoga student. J hangs out with susanna harwood rubin, author of yoga 365, in her manhattan apartment for an intimate conversation about the early years of the ny scene and how things have gone since then. Douglas brooks, professor of religion, rochester university, author of auspicious wisdom. Understanding freedom, embodiment and the power of recognition, 8.
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