Vishnu Swami Devananda

A very comprehensive guide to mantras and meditation techniques written in a distinctly unadulterated Eastern way of thinking. Actually, he lost a point from me anywhere he tried to adapt his Eastern views to the Western way of thinking as it didn't work very well then. A fascinating read otherwise.

Great study of Yoga. This book, while it describes many asana, is much more a study of what yoga really is. The yoga that helps you live your life to the fullest. The Asana in it are basic or difficult, not at all comprehensive, but many americans of today, i think, get too focused on asana and ignore the greater depths of yoga. Swami Vishnudevananda, a internationally renowned guru, explores all aspects of yoga, yogic cleansing, living, eating, asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, show more paths, limbs, details......excellent. Must read. show less

A week end is probably a bit ambitious to get into a headstand, but the basic positions are explained adequately.

Swami Vishnudevananda, outstanding and accredited world authority and teacher of Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga, explains and instructs how to develop, understand and apply Yogic wisdom.