A guide to mantra recitation for ecstatic states, spiritual liberation, and higher consciousness ac Ideal for those looking to deepen the spirituality of their physical yoga practice ac Offers detailed instruction on the practice of mahamantra yoga and exercises to improve oneas practice and move beyond rote chanting Based on a rich and ancient tradition revived more than five hundred years ago by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in India, mahamantra yoga involves repeated recitation of a sacred phrase, such as the name of a deity, to anchor the mind and access ecstatic states, higher consciousness, and, ultimately, as you vibrate the holy names, the Divine presence in sound. Part of the bhakti devotional tradition, mahamantra yoga is considered the best path to self-realization in the current age, offering a doorway into the hidden recesses of our innermost being--the internal forest of the heart. Citing ancient Vedic texts and the insights of perfected mahamantra yogis, Richard Whitehurst reveals the methods of mahamantra yoga and his own profound experiences based on more than 20 years of intense practice. Using the core principles of this ancient tradition, he offers mental and physical exercises--such as how to coordinate the breath, vocal cords, and mouth--to move beyond rote chanting and pursue the practice consciously and joyfully. He explains how to overcome common obstacles to successful chanting as well as purification practices to intensify your efforts.So, in addition to its role as a prescriptive compilation of classical instructions of chanting technique, a usera#39;s manual so to speak, Mahamantra Yoga also provides an inspirational first-person narrative of the authora#39;s own chanting experiences. Thus, as a biography of sorts, we are afforded an insidera#39;s narrative of the practitionera#39;s journey, encountering the authora#39;s own challenges and struggles over thirty-five years on the path of chanting, as well as a few accounts of the authora#39;sanbsp;...
Title | : | Mahamantra Yoga |
Author | : | Richard Whitehurst |
Publisher | : | Simon and Schuster - 2011-05-24 |
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