Table of Contents
The Art and Science of Raja Yoga
The Ananda Course in Self-Realization - Step 2
by Swami Kriyananda
Foreword
Suggestions for Study
Author's Prefatory Note
Step One: The History of Yoga
I. Philosophy: The History of Yoga
II. Yoga Postures: Special Guidelines
Sasamgasana, Bhujangasana, Utkatasana
III. Breathing: Savasana
IV. Routine
V. Healing: Insomnia, Part One
VI. Diet: Insomnia, Part Two
VII. Meditation
Step Two: The Paths of Yoga
I. Philosophy: The Paths of Yoga
II. Yoga Postures: Basic Principles and Practices
Vrikasana, Chandrasana, Trikonasana, Paschimotanasana, Halasana
III. Breathing
IV. Routine
V. Healing: IntegrationVs. Disintegration
VI. Diet
VII. Meditation
Step Three: Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga
I. Philosophy: Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga: The Eightfold Path
II. Yoga Postures
Savasana, Paschimotanasana
III. Breathing: The Full Yogic Breath
IV. Routine
V. Healing: Hypertension and Nervousness
VI. Diet
VII. Meditation
Step Four: Yama
I. Philosophy: Yama
II. Yoga Postures
Vrikasana, Padahastasana, the Backward Bend, Janushirasana, Dhanurasana
III. Breathing: Sitkari
IV. Routine
V. Healing: Chronic Fatigue
VI. Diet
VII. Meditation
Step Five: Niyama
I. Philosophy: Niyama
II. Yoga Postures
Ardha-Dhanurasana, the "V" Pose, Karnapirasana
III. Breathing: The Alternate Breath
IV. Routine
V. Healing: Respiration Troubles
VI. Diet: Fasting
VII. Meditation: Superconsciousness
Step Six: Life is a Battlefield
I. Philosophy: Life is A Battlefield
II. Yoga Postures
Pavanamuktasana, Uddiyana Bandha, Ardha-Mayurasana, Vajrasana
III. Breathing
IV. Routine
V. Healing: Stomach Disorders
VI. Diet
VII. Meditation: Raising the Inner Energy
Step Seven: Affirmations, Part 1
I. Philosophy: Affirmations, Part 1
II. Yoga Postures
Sasamgasana, Supta-Vajrasana, Viparita Karani
III. Breathing
IV. Routine
V. Healing: Weight Problems
VI. Diet
VII. Meditation: Meditation on the Elements
Step Eight: Affirmations, Part 2
I. Philosophy: Affirmations, Part 2
II. Yoga Postures: Sitting Poses
Siddhasana, Padmasana, Ardha-Padmasana, Sukhasana
III. Breathing
IV. Routine
V. Healing
VI. Diet
VII. Meditation: Prayer, Chanting, Japa, and Mantra
Step Nine: Energy and Energization
I. Philosophy: Energy and Energization
II. Yoga Postures
Supta-Vajrasana, Ardha-Salabhasana, Ardha-Matsyendrasana, Akarshana Dhanurasana, Garudasana
III. Breathing: Kapalabhati Pranayama
IV. Routine
V. Healing: Circulation and the Blood
VI. Diet: SimplicityIn all Things
VII. Meditation: Concentration
Step Ten: Magnetism
I. Philosophy: Magnetism
II. Yoga Postures
Parvatasana, Salabhasana, Matsyasana, Yoga Mudra, Dharnuasana
III. Breathing
IV. Routine
V. Healing: Sex Problems
VI. Diet
VII. Meditation: A. Hong-Sau Outline
VII. Meditation: B. Magnetism
Step Eleven: Guru
I. Philosophy: Guru
II. Yoga Postures: The Inverted Poses
Sarvangasana, Sethu Bandhasana, Sirshasana
III. Breathing: Sitali Pranayama
IV. Routine
V. Healing: Headaches
VI. Diet
VII. Meditation
Step Twelve: The Anatomy of Yoga, Part 1
I. Philosophy: The Anatomy of Yoga, Part 1
II. Yoga Postures: Advanced Poses
Nauli, Mayurasana
III. Breathing: Surya Bedha Pranayama
IV. Routine
V. Healing : The Eyes, Ears and Teeth
VI. Diet
VII. Meditation: Attitude
Step Thirteen: The Anatomy of Yoga, Part 2
I. Philosophy: The Anatomy of Yoga, Part 2
II. Yoga Postures: Advanced Poses
Kechari Mudra, Aswini Mudra, Jalandhara Bandha, Jivha Bandha
III. Breathing: Jalandhara Bandha, Ujjayi Pranayama
IV. Routine
V. Healing: The Legs and Feet
VI. Diet
VII. Meditation: Attitude (continued)
Step Fourteen: The Yogic Scheme of Life
I. Philosophy: The Yogic Scheme of Life
II. Yoga Postures
III. Breathing
IV. Routine
V. Healing
VI. Diet: Diet for Meditation
VII. Meditation: Signs of Spiritual Progress
A Farewell to the Student
Subject Index
An Overview By Subject Matter
See Also: Intro Sample Chapter Behind the Scenes
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