Torah Yoga (eBook)

Experiencing Jewish Wisdom Through Classic Postures

Diane Bloomfield (Autor)

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2004 | 1. Auflage
192 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-7879-7340-7 (ISBN)

Infos

This highly original book introduces a fascinating new approach toyoga and Torah by combining the practice of classic yoga postureswith traditional and mystical Jewish wisdom. Each chapter begins bypresenting a central Jewish spiritual concept that engages readersof all faiths on a personal level. It offers an in-depthexploration of the concept, quoting and commenting on sacred Jewishtexts from the Pentateuch (Five Books of Moses) and other sources.It then guides its readers with mastery and clarity through ameditation and a set of fundamental yoga postures--clearlyillustrated by beautiful photographs--for both beginning andadvanced yoga students. The Torah concept is actualized andexperienced through the practice of these postures. TorahYoga helps to heighten awareness of body, mind, and spirit?itilluminates the heart of Jewish wisdom.

Autor

Diane Bloomfield is the creator of Torah Yoga and teaches it throughout North America, Israel, and Western Europe. Visit www.torahyoga.org for Diane's current teaching schedule and for more information about Diane and Torah Yoga.

Inhalt

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Using This Book.

1. The Hidden Light.

Centering Meditation.

Mountain Posture.

Triangle Posture.

Warrior Two Posture.

Standing Forward Bend.

Simple Sitting Twist.

Bridge Posture.

2. Constant Renewal.

Opening Meditation.

Seated Mountain Posture.

Extended Child Posture.

Downward Dog Posture.

Locust Posture.

Cobra Posture.

3. Leaving Egypt.

Opening Meditation.

Extended Side Angle Stretch.

Wide Legs Standing Forward Bend.

Staff Posture.

Head Beyond Knee Forward Bend.

Reclining Mountain Posture.

Knee-to-Chest Posture.

Reclining Leg Stretch.

Reclining Twist.

Resting with Legs on Chair.

4. The Essential Self.

Opening Meditation.

Chair Twist Posture.

Supported Standing Forward Bend with Chair.

Standing Forward Bend over One Leg.

Revolved Triangle Posture.

Hero Posture.

Resting Fish Posture.

5. Body Prayer and Alignment.

Meet-Your-Spine Meditation.

Upward Reaching Prayer Posture.

Tree Posture.

Warrior One Posture.

Reclining Hero Posture.

Camel Posture.

Bow Posture.

6. Daily Satisfaction.

Centering Meditation.

Cobbler Posture.

Supported Cobbler Posture.

Sitting Forward Bend.

Seated Angle Posture.

Supported Cross-Legged Forward Bend.

7. Remembering to Rest.

Opening Meditation.

Supported Extended Child Posture.

Resting Side Twist.

Supported Fish Posture.

Supported Bridge Posture.

Gentle Inversion Posture.

Relaxation Posture.

Glossary.

Notes.

Annotated Yoga Bibliography.

The Author.

Rezensionen

"...Hatha Yoga can enhance...spiritual practice [of other faiths] ...Diane Bloomfield...has succeeded brilliantly examining this" (www.yogaandhealthmag.co.uk)"A must-read book for those of us wishing to apply theintegrated wisdom of these rich traditions to our own life journeyin a host of very practical ways."
--Michael Lee, founder, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy; author,Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy: A Bridge from Body to Soul

"To the Jewish ideal of uniting the head, the arm, and theheart, as in the practice of laying on tefillin, Diane Bloomfieldhas added--from yoga--the spine and one's breath. Thespiritual possibilities of this integration are impressive, and inTorah Yoga one has an able, modest, but sure and confidentguide."
--Rabbi Daniel Landes, Rosh HaYeshiva, Pardes Institute ofJewish Studies, Jerusalem

"Diane Bloomfield's Torah Yoga provides thelink between two ancient teachings that many of us have beenseeking."
--Honi Rosen, administrator, Israeli Yoga Teachers'Association

"Diane Bloomfield's beautiful photographs andsensitive writing point the way for readers to integrate mind,body, and soul in a life-enhancing practice."
--Shulamit Reinharz, Jacob Potofsky Professor of Sociology,Brandeis University

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 31.3.2004
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Familie / Erziehung
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Fitness / Aerobic / Bodybuilding
• Schlagworte: Judaism • Judentum • parenting • Ratgeber • Ratgeber Erziehung • Religion & Theology • Religion u. Theologie • Self-Help
• ISBN-10: 0-7879-7340-8 / 0787973408
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7879-7340-7 / 9780787973407