Practice of Yoga

by Swami Sivananda

The work, Practice of Yoga, is one of the earliest productions from the pen of His Holiness Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj and, perhaps, the oldest. The contents of the book will show that it covers varied fields and can, thus, form an excellent introduction to the spiritual way of living. The force and the compelling expressions of the Swamiji are a novel feature especially in his writings which he intended to be a general directive to everyone. Here is an outstanding example of a saint speaking from experience with a direct address to people who hunger and thirst for a permanent remedy and solace in a world of dreary expectations and hopes that offer little satisfaction. It is hoped that this edition will be a source of inspiration to beginners and remain as a general guide even to advanced seekers of Truth.

Table of Contents:

• Object of yoga
• Foundation of yoga
• Ethical culture
• Preparation for Yoga
• Yogic physical exercises and pranayama
• Mind and its functions
• The law of karma
• Obstacles in yoga
• Meditation
• Special sadhana
• The yoga of wisdom
• Mystic experiences
• Appendices.

About the Author:

Sri Swami Sivananda , born on the 8th September, 1887, in the illustrious family of Sage Appayya Dikshita and several other renowned saints and savants, Sri swami Sivananda had a natural flair for a life devoted to the study and practice of Vedanta.

He was an inborn eagerness to serve all and an innate feeling of unity with all mankind. He is the author of over 300 volumes and has disciples all over the world, belonging to all nationalities, religions and creeds. To read his works is to drink at the Fountain of Wisdom Supreme. On 14th July, 163 he entered Mahasamadhi.