Path Notes of an American Ninja Master
Author: Glenn J Morris
Using a lively style and the languages of transpersonal psychology, meditation, esoteric magic, and kundalini, Glenn Morris recounts his amazing adventures and hair-raising close calls while training and then practicing as a master of martial arts. Following in the tradition of the legendary Togakure Ryu of Japan, whose fighting techniques and lore inspired the fascination of westerners with Ninja warriors, he offers guidelines on how to tell sham from authenticity, how to keep friends while developing power, how to voyage safely into the inner landscape, and how to deal with dark forces-incarnate and disincarnate. At the same time, he provides exercises, tests, and adventures for the courageous-as well as spiritual and ethical compass.
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Lilias! Yoga Gets Better with Age
Author: Lilias M Folan
Nothing softens the aging process like yoga! Now, the First Lady of Yoga shows how to add more flexibility, energy, and joy to your life--with her new method of "yin" stretching for the maturing body.
As Americans in their 40s, 50s, and beyond search for ways to increase flexibility, diminish aches and pains, enhance well-being, and slow the aging process, the word is out: yoga does all this and more. But traditional yoga poses and stretches can be a problem for stiffer, less pliable bodies. That is why Lilias Folan--the most beloved and admired American yoga teacher ever--has created "yin" yoga, a specific, safe, and creative way to stretch and strengthen within each yoga posture. The technique, which cannot be found in other yoga works, is at the heart of this book. Some outstanding features include:
o More than 200 photographs of Lilias demonstrating the yoga postures using her innovative techniques o Lilias, in her trademark soothing and upbeat style, guiding readers along a spiritual path that leads to increased vitality and a higher Self o Engaging stories of her life's journey from this internationally renowned yoga master and grandmother
Whatever you're looking for at this time of life--wisdom, serenity, meaning, energy, bliss, or simply to feel better--Lilias will show how a mindful practice of yogic principles can help you find it.
Library Journal
Since 1972, when her groundbreaking yoga series Lilias, Yoga, and You first aired on PBS, Folan has been teaching yoga in a friendly, down-to-earth style via books, videos, and audio materials. Now 67, "the First Lady of Yoga" has found that her vocation is a powerful tool for making the aging body stronger, healthier, and more graceful. For those baby boomers who find it difficult to perform traditional yoga poses and stretches, Folan has developed a unique three Rs approach (resist, relax, and restretch), which she incorporates into the poses to improve flexibility. This approach is demonstrated in over 200 photos and in clear instructions, benefits, and cautions. Breathing exercises, meditation, relaxation, and partner yoga are also discussed; in a welcome change from more serious yoga books, Folan encourages readers to listen to their own bodies and be creative and have fun. After years of study, travel, and teaching, Folan has much to say about staying present, accepting oneself, and paying attention to the witness within. Her encouragement, humor, and insight make this book essential for beginners, advanced students, and teachers. Recommended for most health and fitness collections.-Dede Fellrath, Naples, FL Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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