Annotations on the bhagavad gita from a tantric view douglas brooks on. This book is a source that any person, lay or scholar, will benefit from reading, because here is a practitioner whose fine mind reaches into his heart, converging one into the other. Coronavirus update public events are currently not taking place. Douglas brooks has been committed to teaching with authenticity and honesty rajanaka philosophy and the greater history of indian philosophy, yoga, and. When we view the gita more closely within its context as a part of the great. Similarly, even patanjalis yoga sutras, are sometimes also referred to as tantra, and in ayurveda, many of the various healing systems are also termed tantra. Meditation revolution a history and theology of the siddha yoga lineage douglas renfrew brooks. Douglas brooks is the reason i became a religion major. Reflections on the spiritual life based on naradas bhakti sutra. J hangs out with susanna harwood rubin, author of yoga 365, in her manhattan apartment for an intimate conversation about the early years of the ny scene and how things have gone since then. The bhagavad gita is the most important and influential text in the history of yoga philosophy. Our purpose should be not for enlightenment, to catch up to everyone who has already read certain books, appear cool on social media or even improve our own personal practice.
For example, i took a philosophy class at rochester on mathematical. Contrariety centers on secular commentary, writings on politics, philosophy, history, and contemporary critical studies. She teaches classes, private therapeutic yoga sessions, workshops, immersions, and retreats internationally. Understanding freedom, embodiment and the power of recognition, 8. Weve created a new series, ask a yogi, so you can learn more about our yogaglo teachers by asking them the. Douglas brooks has 21 books on goodreads with 456 ratings.
Written by someone who many consider to be a yoga master, it has an ancient feel to it, as though the concepts. I have been blessed to meet great teachers of life on this path susan shares the insights from her deeply dedicated studies in philosophy, and meditation with dr douglas brooks. Highgate calendar public events in highgate, london. Douglas brooks was a fulbright fellow in sanskrit at madurai university in 198485, and later received his masters degrees and ph. Douglas brooks is a scholar of south asian languages, the comparative study of religions, and hinduismparticularly the traditions of goddesscentered yoga called srividya. Hatha yoga or the yogi philosophy of physical wellbeing. More than thirty years ago i began the study of indias philosophies, the sanskrit language, and the comparative study of religion. Felice holds separate certifications in each of these styles of yoga and has studied extensively with internationally renowned teachers of yoga asana and philosophy such as amy ippolitti, sue elkind, naime jezzeny, and douglas brooks.
Susanna shares some early shaping experiences transitioning from art world to yoga world, her perspective on the rise and fall of anusara, and her love of studying yoga philosophy. The more you delve into this glorious practice physically, the more youre going to want to want to read about it. Poised for grace and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Full bio and programs william mahony, phd, professor of religion at davidson college, is author of exquisite love. Most of his books are about the intersections of various medieval.
Douglas brooks was my first philosophy teacher, but hes been so much more than that. Douglas brooks, phd, a scholar of hinduism, south asian languages, and the comparative study of religions, is professor of religion at the university of rochester. If youd like to purchase the book, click on the title to buy it on amazon. Indias earliest philosophy, samkhya, is therefore often referred to as kapilasya tantrathe system of kapila, named after the man who developed the samkhya philosophy. Douglas brooks is a scholar of hinduism, south asian languages, and the comparative study of religions. This yoga teacher training offers students a soulful journey into the many dimensions of yoga as a vehicle for growth and transformation. We have curated this list from our yoga teacher trainings and books that we have in our own library. Premium susanna harwood rubin devi soul, yoga 365 by j. Heres a bit about douglas, and a note he wrote about his vision for our weekend together. He taught me about family, love, priorities and studentship. Rajanaka adesa is a collection of notes, bits and pieces and short commentaries based on rajanaka studies. Gopala aiyar sundaramoorthy, for many years studying and practicing srividya, auspicious wisdom, and the modern traditions of goddesscentered tantra. He led me to some of the highest teachings to which id ever been exposed, in the most accessible and humble ways. The bhagavad gita by krishnadwaipayana vyasa, the yoga sutras by patanjali, the four agreements.
The relationship of the tantras to anusara yoga philosophy, 5. Douglas brooks s most popular book is poised for grace. Classical yoga compared to tantric philosophy i want to preface this by saying that i am in no way an expert on this, at all. On the other hand, brooks time in india was slightly before the yoga fitness boom of the 1980s and 1990s. The bhagavad gita with douglas brooks, master storyteller. Try these three books suggested by douglas brooks, phd,professor of religion, university of rochester, new york, for a careful study of the history of modern yoga and its relationship to the south asian traditions of yoga. There are many benefits of yoga, from increased flexibility, strength and balance to promoting relaxation and peace of mind and body. This book reiterates the concept that yoga is all about becoming one with an integrated state of being and that the modern. I am merely a student, fascinated with what i am learning, and i am sharing it with you because you might enjoy these gems of knowledge, it is fun sharing, it helps me remember. Its influence has touched practically every school of interpretation and practice and its messages remain trenchant, powerful, and compelling to our modern age. Rajanaka sammelana centers on the study of yoga, rajanaka teachings, stories abourt appa, and deep learning. Currently professor of religion at the university of rochester, he holds both masters and his doctoral degrees from harvard university.
In 1939, maillol took refuge at his home in banyulssurmer, at the foot of the eastern pyrenees. The philosophical foundations of anusara yoga volume 1. This was the first yoga book i ever read, two months into my practice. This book presents a comprehensive history of the siddha yoga movement as embodied in the current syda organization. Categoryies no categories teacher other this event has been years in the makingand we three sisters are over the moon to welcome our teacher, douglas brooks, to these old north carolina mountains. Although its presentation of religious doctrines is quite interesting, its. This is some of the most beautiful, rich, and worthwhile study in all of yoga traditions because it leads us to practical and fecund experiential understanding, the kind that changes how we define private and public selves. Anusara yoga, armonk, balance, douglas brooks, eastern philosophy. The philosophical foundations of anusara yoga volume 1 douglas brooks on. Cc205 an introduction to patanjalis yoga sutra, book i. Gopala aiyar sundaramoorthy, for many years studying and practicing srividya, auspicious wisdom, and the. Art of attention workshop, elena brower, yoga tree in san francisco, california.
From light reading, to deep down, 5 books to stretch your mind. Listings show what was planned before the current lockdown came into force. Ansura yogas inspired sages in historival context, 10. Contrariety centers on secular commentary, writings on politics, philosophy. Answers to your questions about poses for foot pain, immune boosters, hot yoga, and more im new to yoga. With the popularity of books such as the radiance sutras by lorin roche.
Some years ago, an article by nora isaccs in yoga journal predicted that tantra would be the next evolution in yoga. We have used the word yoga to describe this deeper engagement with life and, given. Vierny, who had already begun working for a resistance group in paris, was approached by the harvardeducated classicist varian fry, whose organization in marseille helped smuggle refugees from occupied france into spain. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. This classic yoga manual by bks iyengar is a comprehensive and detailed book on yoga philosophy, bandhas, kriyas, pranayama and a stepbystep guide for each asana. Douglas has been teaching in the department of religion and classics at the university of rochester in rochester, new york since 1986 where he now holds the rank.
Gopala aiyar sundaramoorthy, studying and practicing srividya, auspicious wisdom, and the modern traditions of goddesscentered rajanaka tantra. Explore a system to distill yoga philosophy teachings into practical, relevant, and relatable themes for the modern yoga student. Bjonnes is now an important voice for the study of living tantra. This book is part of the triumvirate of hindu religious texts, and includes some of the most profound wisdom ever scribed by human hands.
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