From Publishers Weekly
"Just as no one would argue that gravity applies only to England because Sir Isaac Newton was British or that Einstein's theory of relativity was relevant only in Germany... the principles of yoga are not limited by time or space," say Chopra, author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, and Simon, medical director for the Chopra Center. Their guide is written in such a clear, sensible way that those new to yoga will wonder why they've not tried it before. Seasoned practitioners will find themselves reinvigorated and may learn a new breathing technique or meditation. Starting with descriptions of the two most popular frameworks, Shankara and Patanjali, the authors then list the seven laws of spirituality that neatly correspond to the seven days of the week. Extensive explanations of several types of meditation—chakra, so hum breath technique, awareness, attention/intention—are followed by the most common breathing exercises and thorough instructions for a variety of asanas (poses). Photographs complete the instructional portion of the book, making it especially useful for beginners. The final pages bring the program together with a suggested routine that combines all of the above into a perfect blend of theory and practice. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.


Review
While most current guides focus on yoga’s asana (physical practice), this concise book emphasizes its spiritual aspects. Chopra (Ageless Body, Timeless Mind) and Simon (medical director, Chopra Ctr.) are both pioneers in the field of holistic health, having mixed Western medicine with natural Eastern hearing traditions.  They lucidly explain the complexities of Vedic science and discuss how to apply its spiritual aspects to a yoga routine. Their overriding message is that if practitioners combine the components of a good yoga practice – breathing, meditation, postures (illustrated with photographs), bandhas (means of breath control), and Chopra’s seven spiritual laws, they are promised physical, emotional, and spiritual rewards. Good for both beginners and advances students, this is an excellent choice for most yoga collections. (Library Journal, July 2004)

"Just as no one would argue that gravity applies only to England because Sir Isaac Newton was British or that Einstein's theory of relativity was relevant only in Germany...the principles of yoga are not limited by time or space," say Chopra, author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, and Simon, medical director for the Chopra Center. Their guide is written in such a clear, sensible way that those new to yoga will wonder why they've not tried it before. Seasoned practitioners will find themselves reinvigorated and may learn a new breathing technique or meditation. Starting with descriptions of the two most popular frameworks, Shankara and Patanjali, the authors then list the seven laws of spirituality that neatly correspond to the seven days of the week. Extensive explanations of several types of meditation—chakra, so hum breath technique, awareness, attention/intention—are followed by the most common breathing exercises and thorough instructions for a variety of asanas (poses). Photographs complete the instructional portion of the book, making it especially useful for beginners. The final pages bring the program together with a suggested routine that combines all of the above into a perfect blend of theory and practice. (Publishers Weekly, June 28, 2004)


Review
"Good for both beginners and advanced students, this is an excellent choice for most yoga collections." (Library Journal, July 2004)

"Their guide is written in such a clear, sensible way..." (Publishers Weekly, June 28, 2004)


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"This book takes yoga out of the mysterious and into the wonderful world of the practical. You will want to start your yoga practice immediately after reading the first pages of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga." –Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, author of The Power of Intention, Manifest Your Destiny, and Real Magic "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga is a spiritual gem, the kind of book that seems to take you by the hand and guide you into clarity and peace." –Marianne Williamson author of A Return to Love, Everyday Grace, and Illuminata "This is, without question, one of the most nourishing books I have ever read. Not only is it a lucid and luminous exploration of the philosophy and technology of yoga, but it also offers a vista on the nature of reality that can heal and makes whole both person and planet." –Jean Houston, Ph.D., author of A Passion for the Possible and Director of the Foundation for Mind Research "Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon unfold the profound tradition of yoga in its height, depth and breadth, distilled into a single succinct volume of practical wisdom that is relevant to everyone. . . .This book will help revolutionize yoga in the West as it looks to a level of practice in which yoga is once more rooted in the inner consciousness that is both its origin and its goal." –Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri), author of Ayurvedic Healing and Yoga and the Sacred Fire and Founder and Director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies "In a world in need of healing and clarity, Deepak Chopra’s and David Simon’s gem of a book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga provides an illuminating beam of peace and hope." —Dr. Vasant Lad, MASc, author of Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing and Textbook of Ayurveda and Founder of the Ayurvedic Institute


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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).


From the Inside Flap
If you’re like millions of other people, you’ve found that yoga is a wonderful way to improve your flexibility, balance, muscle tone, and endurance. Hopefully you have experienced the feelings of tranquility and vitality that flow during a good yoga session and that stay with you throughout the day. These benefits are excellent reasons to practice yoga, yet they only hint at the extraordinary and transformative power of this deeply spiritual practice. At last, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga brings spirituality back to the practice of yoga today. The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word yuj, meaning union, and as Deepak Chopra and David Simon explain in this inspiring guide, yoga has the power to unite body, mind, and spirit, bringing us into alignment with the magnificent rhythms of the cosmos. Born in India and a central element of Ayurveda, our most ancient healing wisdom tradition, yoga is ever so much more than an exercise routine–it is a complete science of balanced living and a path to higher knowledge and joyful abundance. When adhered to and practiced mindfully, the yoga principles and techniques described in The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga can be the keys to unlocking your full creative potential, your capacity for love and compassion, and your ability to find success in all areas of life. Chopra and Simon begin by exploring the eight traditional yoga branches. Only one of these branches, Asana, corresponds to the physical poses that people ordinarily associate with yoga. Drs. Chopra and Simon show how the Seven Spiritual Laws, familiar to millions of readers of the bestselling The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success–Pure Potentiality, Giving, Karma, Least Effort, Intention and Desire, Detachment, and Dharma–play a crucial role in yoga’s path to enlightenment. The authors then provide you with the tools for integrating the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga into your daily life, including meditation techniques, mantras, breathing exercises, and carefully chosen, delightfully illustrated yoga poses. Whether you are a newcomer to yoga or an experienced practitioner, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga is your portal to yoga’s deeper spiritual dimension and a beautiful step to a happier, more harmonious, and more abundant life.


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"This book takes yoga out of the mysterious and into the wonderful world of the practical. You will want to start your yoga practice immediately after reading the first pages of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga." –Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, author of The Power of Intention, Manifest Your Destiny, and Real Magic "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga is a spiritual gem, the kind of book that seems to take you by the hand and guide you into clarity and peace." –Marianne Williamson author of A Return to Love, Everyday Grace, and Illuminata "This is, without question, one of the most nourishing books I have ever read. Not only is it a lucid and luminous exploration of the philosophy and technology of yoga, but it also offers a vista on the nature of reality that can heal and makes whole both person and planet." –Jean Houston, Ph.D., author of A Passion for the Possible and Director of the Foundation for Mind Research "Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon unfold the profound tradition of yoga in its height, depth and breadth, distilled into a single succinct volume of practical wisdom that is relevant to everyone. . . .This book will help revolutionize yoga in the West as it looks to a level of practice in which yoga is once more rooted in the inner consciousness that is both its origin and its goal." –Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri), author of Ayurvedic Healing and Yoga and the Sacred Fire and Founder and Director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies "In a world in need of healing and clarity, Deepak Chopra’s and David Simon’s gem of a book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga provides an illuminating beam of peace and hope." —Dr. Vasant Lad, MASc, author of Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing and Textbook of Ayurveda and Founder of the Ayurvedic Institute


About the Author
DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D., is one of the bestselling authors of the last twenty years. His books have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. Chopra has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, and many other major television shows. He has been featured on the cover of Newsweek and was the subject of a cover story in Time magazine. He cofounded The Chopra Center at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, and he regularly gives lectures and seminars around the world.

DAVID SIMON, M.D., is the cofounder, CEO, and Medical Director of the Chopra Center. With Deepak Chopra and Leanne Backer, he coauthored The Chopra Center Cookbook, and he is the author of Return to Wholeness and Vital Energy, which won the 2001 NAPRA Nautilus Award for best health book of the year.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

"This book takes yoga out of the mysterious and into the wonderful world of the practical. You will want to start your yoga practice immediately after reading the first pages of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga." —Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, author of The Power of Intention, Manifest Your Destiny, and Real Magic

"The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga is a spiritual gem, the kind of book that seems to take you by the hand and guide you into clarity and peace." —Marianne Williamson author of A Return to Love, Everyday Grace, and Illuminata

"This is, without question, one of the most nourishing books I have ever read. Not only is it a lucid and luminous exploration of the philosophy and technology of yoga, but it also offers a vista on the nature of reality that can heal and makes whole both person and planet." —Jean Houston, Ph.D., author of A Passion for the Possible and Director of the Foundation for Mind Research

"Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon unfold the profound tradition of yoga in its height, depth and breadth, distilled into a single succinct volume of practical wisdom that is relevant to everyone. . . .This book will help revolutionize yoga in the West as it looks to a level of practice in which yoga is once more rooted in the inner consciousness that is both its origin and its goal." —Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri), author of Ayurvedic Healing and Yoga and the Sacred Fire and Founder and Director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies

"In a world in need of healing and clarity, Deepak Chopra’s and David Simon’s gem of a book The Seven Spiritual Lawsof Yoga provides an illuminating beam of peace and hope." —Dr. Vasant Lad, MASc, author of Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing and Textbook of Ayurveda and Founder of the Ayurvedic Institute

Author Biography: DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D., is one of the bestselling authors of the last twenty years. His books have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. Chopra has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, and many other major television shows. He has been featured on the cover of Newsweek and was the subject of a cover story in Time magazine. He cofounded The Chopra Center at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, and he regularly gives lectures and seminars around the world.DAVID SIMON, M.D., is the cofounder, CEO, and Medical Director of the Chopra Center. With Deepak Chopra and Leanne Backer, he coauthored The Chopra Center Cookbook, and he is the author of Return to Wholeness and Vital Energy, which won the 2001 NAPRA Nautilus Award for best health book of the year.

SYNOPSIS

If you’re like millions of other people, you’ve found that yoga is a wonderful way to improve your flexibility, balance, muscle tone, and endurance. Hopefully you have experienced the feelings of tranquility and vitality that flow during a good yoga session and that stay with you throughout the day. These benefits are excellent reasons to practice yoga, yet they only hint at the extraordinary and transformative power of this deeply spiritual practice. At last, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga brings spirituality back to the practice of yoga today.

The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word yuj, meaning union, and as Deepak Chopra and David Simon explain in this inspiring guide, yoga has the power to unite body, mind, and spirit, bringing us into alignment with the magnificent rhythms of the cosmos. Born in India and a central element of Ayurveda, our most ancient healing wisdom tradition, yoga is ever so much more than an exercise routine—it is a complete science of balanced living and a path to higher knowledge and joyful abundance. When adhered to and practiced mindfully, the yoga principles and techniques described in The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga can be the keys to unlocking your full creative potential, your capacity for love and compassion, and your ability to find success in all areas of life.

Chopra and Simon begin by exploring the eight traditional yoga branches. Only one of these branches, Asana, corresponds to the physical poses that people ordinarily associate with yoga. Drs. Chopra and Simon show how the Seven Spiritual Laws, familiar to millions of readers of the bestselling The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success—PurePotentiality, Giving, Karma, Least Effort, Intention and Desire, Detachment, and Dharma—play a crucial role in yoga’s path to enlightenment. The authors then provide you with the tools for integrating the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga into your daily life, including meditation techniques, mantras, breathing exercises, and carefully chosen, delightfully illustrated yoga poses.

Whether you are a newcomer to yoga or an experienced practitioner, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga is your portal to yoga’s deeper spiritual dimension and a beautiful step to a happier, more harmonious, and more abundant life.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

"Just as no one would argue that gravity applies only to England because Sir Isaac Newton was British or that Einstein's theory of relativity was relevant only in Germany... the principles of yoga are not limited by time or space," say Chopra, author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, and Simon, medical director for the Chopra Center. Their guide is written in such a clear, sensible way that those new to yoga will wonder why they've not tried it before. Seasoned practitioners will find themselves reinvigorated and may learn a new breathing technique or meditation. Starting with descriptions of the two most popular frameworks, Shankara and Patanjali, the authors then list the seven laws of spirituality that neatly correspond to the seven days of the week. Extensive explanations of several types of meditation-chakra, so hum breath technique, awareness, attention/intention-are followed by the most common breathing exercises and thorough instructions for a variety of asanas (poses). Photographs complete the instructional portion of the book, making it especially useful for beginners. The final pages bring the program together with a suggested routine that combines all of the above into a perfect blend of theory and practice. (July) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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