The Heart and Science of Yoga by Perlmutter, Leonard -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title Page Copyright Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGMENTS SPECIAL NOTES FOREWORD by Linda Johnsen Part I—YOGA PHILOSOPHY

INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 How Meditation Benefits You

Eight Steps of Yoga Science

CHAPTER 2 What is the Purpose of Life?

Contemplate the Question “Who Am I?” Enlightenment is Your Birthright

CHAPTER 3 Who Am I?

Our Three Characteristics (Sat, Chit, Ananda)

CHAPTER 4 Unbounded Life, Liberty and Happiness

Lesson of Las Vegas The Omnipresent One

Part II—YOGA SCIENCE

CHAPTER 5 Preya or Shreya: Passing Pleasure or Perennial Joy

The Buddhi (Discrimination)

CHAPTER 6 Creating the Software of the Mind

Samskaras and the Nature of the Unconscious Changing Mental Software The Message of Pain

CHAPTER 7 The Descending Force of Grace

Path of Fire and Light Heart Chakra and the Star of David God is Great! Faith Born of Experience

CHAPTER 8 Sacrifice: A Mechanism for Transformation

Potential Versus Kinetic Energy. The Mind’s Refinery. D = E + W + C Fear, Anger and Greed The Blues and Loss Attention Creates and Unlocks Vast Reserves Morning Tea Ritual Process for Transforming the Power of Preya Just Say “Yes!”

CHAPTER 9 The Whitest Horse

A Lesson in Trust

CHAPTER 10 Ahimsa is the Golden Rule

The Tenth Man The Sadhu and the Snake Lesson of the Dinner Plates Gandhi’s Experiment with Anger Slowing Down Training the Senses Karma Yoga The Company You Keep is Stronger than Your Will Inspirational Reading and Satsang

CHAPTER 11 Are You a Reactionary?

Good Boy or Bad Boy? Buddha’s Begging Bowl Lesson of Motion Pictures

CHAPTER 12 Who is Your Guru?

Elvis is Guru The Child is Guru The Teacher and Teaching are within You

CHAPTER 13 Renunciation

Lesson of the Oil Lamp Abraham and Isaac Lesson of Sarcasm

Part III—MANTRA SCIENCE

CHAPTER 14 The Mantra is Your Leader

The Subtle to the Gross Japa-Prayer without Ceasing When and Where to Practice Japa Mantra Walk David and Goliath Flying to Indiana Choosing Your Mantra World’s Great Mantras Fake It Before You Make It About English Mantras Personal Mantra Initiation Directing the Genie

Part IV—MEDITATION

CHAPTER 15 Starting Your Meditation Practice

Meditation is a Barometer You Can’t Avoid Actions Place for Meditation Time to Meditate and Evening Meditations Budgeting Your Time Music, Incense and Alarms Clothing and Eyeglasses Creating Love for Your Practice

CHAPTER 16 Systematic Procedure for Meditation

Prepare the Body Physically Prayers Relax and Stretch the Muscles Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing) Survey the Body Choosing Your Meditation Seat Meditating in a Chair Meditating on the Floor Proper Posture/Lower Back Support Positioning Elbows and Hands Finger/Root Lock Visualizing the Breath Acknowledging the Eternal Witness Pledge of Attention (Sankalpa) Meditating in the Cave of the Heart Concluding Your Meditation Pillar of Light

CHAPTER 17 Diminishing Distractions

Chain Reaction Two-Track Effect Thoughts of Physical Harm Unbearable Itch or Sleeping Foot Dangers Lie Only Outside YourSelf Ego--The Great Impostor

CHAPTER 18 Training One-Pointed Attention

Power of the Laser Understanding the Subtlest Form of Relationships…168 Power of a Glass of Water Take Small Steps to Train Your Mind Metaphoric Soaker Hose

CHAPTER 19 One-Minute Meditations

One-Minute Meditation at the Nostrils One-Minute Meditation at the Eyebrow Center Student Testimonial

Part V—REVISITING OUR ROOTS

CHAPTER 20 The Foundation of Judaism, Christianity and Islam

The Shema Why Give Attention to the Divine Reality? Pain is the Consequence of Inattention Ending Pain by Attention

CHAPTER 21 Where is God?

Learning Numbers Seeing God Everywhere

Part VI—DEEPENING YOUR PRACTICE

CHAPTER 22 Romancing the Divine CHAPTER 23 Meditation in Action CHAPTER 24 Stillness: The Divine Physician

Meditators are Pleasure Seekers Roar of the Ocean

CHAPTER 25 The Grand Charade

Preparing for the Birth Visualization Birth of the Ego and Installing the Software The Lion and the Sheep

CHAPTER 26 Beyond Time, Space and Causation

Creating Waves of Desire Lesson of the Fountain Pen Peek Experiences Creating Healthy Habits

CHAPTER 27 You are a Citizen of Two Worlds

Evolution Versus Involution Yoga Ecology

Part VII—POWER OF BREATH

CHAPTER 28 Pranayama: Science of Breath

Einstein Breaks the Mold Prana and the Nadis Breath is the Vehicle for Prana Pranayama (Control of Prana) Breath and Mind Connection Five Breathing Irregularities Diaphragmatic Breathing The Complete Yogic Breath Dangerous Breathing Patterns For Runners and Aerobic Exercisers Are You Dancing? Crocodile Posture Guidelines for Diaphragmatic Breathing Corpse Posture

CHAPTER 29 Alternate Nostril Breathing

The Chakra System Shiva and Shakti Wedding of the Sun and Moon Mechanics of Alternate Nostril Breathing Using the So-Hum Mantra Procedure for Alternate Nostril Breathing Two-to-One Breathing

Part VIII—POWER OF THE MIND

CHAPTER 30 Four Major Functions of the Mind

The Anatomy of Your Real Being Manas Ahamkara (Ego, or I-Maker) Chitta (Unconscious) Buddhi (Discrimination) Your Soul is the Hub Signal and Noise Coordinating the Four Functions of the Mind An Ancient View of the Mind

CHAPTER 31 Managing Your Thoughts

The Importance of NOW. Considering Your Options Danger in Serving the Preya Analogy of Abortion The Shell Game How to Deal with Thoughts

CHAPTER 32 Four Primitive Urges

Food Sex Sleep Self-Preservation (Fear) Harnessing Your Power

CHAPTER 33 Relationships: The Essence of Living

Building, Healing & Spiritualizing Relationships Yamas Niyamas A Contemplation on Oneness Truth versus Fact Don’t just Believe—Experiment! The Blind Man and the Lame Man

Part IX—AYURVEDA

CHAPTER 34 Ayurveda—The Science of Life

Process of Manifestation Verifying the Truth of AUM Manifestation Begins with the Mantra AUM The Five Basic Elements Man as Microcosm of the Cosmos The Elements and the Human Body The Elements and the Five Senses The Three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha Time of Day Seasons of the Year Forming the Individual Constitution Balancing the Elements for Health Understanding the Disease Process Reversing the Disease Process

CHAPTER 35 Understanding the Doshas

Vata Dosha Pitta Dosha Kapha Dosha Ayurveda’s Hidden Benefit Ayurveda Body Type Test

CHAPTER 36 Food Sadhana

General Suggestions for all Doshas The Million Dollar Prescription Additional Ayurvedic Practices Vata Diets Pitta Diets Kapha Diets

Part X—EASY-GENTLE YOGA

CHAPTER 37 Easy-Gentle Yoga

Begin with the Right Attitude Easy-Gentle Yoga--Part I Easy-Gentle Yoga--Part II Swimming Exercise Walking Kegel Exercise

Part XI—PULLING THINGS TOGETHER

CHAPTER 38 Two Wings of Yoga

Constant Practice: Abhyasa Detachment: Vairagya The Power of Donuts Lesson of the Samurai Warrior Tiramisu Two Monks St. Francis and Perfect Joy.

CHAPTER 39 Contemplation, Repentance and Prayer

Contemplation The Meaning of Sin Neil Armstrong and the Lunar Module Repentance Remember Ahimsa Prayer Ego-Centered Prayer God-Centered Prayer Make an Offering Sample God-Centered Prayer

CHAPTER 40 Seeing Discipline as a Joy

The Challenge of Siblings

CHAPTER 41 Entering the Crucible of Change

The Lawsuit A Divine Alliance

CHAPTER 42 Birth of AMI CHAPTER 43 Uncomplicating Modern American Life

Recognizing the Power of Desire Unifying the Power of Desires

CHAPTER 44 Living Free from Worry

Antidote for Worry It’s Not Ten O’clock Yet

CHAPTER 45 Epilogue

Beware the “Yeah, But” Mantra A Bird in the Hand Be That which You Are

Part XII—RESOURCES

GLOSSARY OF TERMS THE ILLUMINED MAN RECOMMENDED READING PRACTICES AND IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES ABOUT THE AUTHORS ABOUT AMI INDEX

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