This book provides a deeper insight into the Original Yoga system of India as per tradition and the true insights with regards to the Eight Limbs of Yoga, especially with regards to Asana (Posture), Dhyana (Meditation), Pranayama (Breathing Techniques) as also the Chakras and their relationship with the mind and states of consciousness. It shows how Yoga was originally an Integral system, not one merely reduced to classroom instruction. You will also find information regarding the deeper aspects of karma and how it can impact us on several levels beyond the individual level In addition, this book examines Yoga from the viewpoint of India's oldest texts, the Vedas, such as the Rig Veda and has a special section devoted to examples of the Vedic Yoga hymns that are largely ignored. Learn the levels of the mind and gunas in Yoga.

Book 2: the Vedic Yoga of Indra is a sequel to Traditional Yoga: Book 1, Insights into the Original Yoga System and leads on from Book 1 to discuss the deeper application of the Vedic Yoga of the god Indra with relation to later Tantra as also discussing the correlation of later Puranic and Tantric deities and practices from the Rig Veda onwards. There is special reference in this book with regards to the Dasha Mahavidya, the Ten Great Wisdom forms of the goddess Kali and their Vedic counterparts, complete with hymns from the Rig Veda.

This book explores the ancient and deeper aspects of Mantric Ayurveda and the secrets of the ancient Tantric Tradition of Ayurveda that Mantra-Yoga forms an integral aspect of. Here one learns the traditional considerations before using mantras as well as special rituals for protection, energisation of deities, gemstones and working with the deities on an inner level for healing applications.

Yoga is one of the six systems of the ancient Vedic philosophies. The tradition has evolved over the period of two millenniums through the various paths, such as Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, Hatha, Mantra, Laya yet all of them leading to one goal of Raja Yoga. In modern times the trend of postural yoga has overshadowed the other limbs of yoga thus, completely ignoring the real aim of Yoga. This book will take you from the roots of Yoga, to its development, different paths of yoga, its evolution and connection with Tantras, Vedas and Upanishads. There are also detailed explanations and techniques of Pranayama, Dharana, Dhyana, Pratyahara, Mantra, Mudras, Bandhas and Japa. Will also clarify the true meaning of Tantra, which is mostly misunderstood in present times and shed some light on Tantric concept of various forms of Chakras and what is meant by the awakening of Kundalini. Subsequently, understanding the deep association of Yoga and Tantra, and its impact on Buddhism, Jainism and modern day Hinduism. Apparently the key cause of Yoga was always related to Sanatan Dharma and not limited to the modern understanding of New Age Yoga or acrobatic poses. Will also offer you in-depth knowledge on what asanas were really used for throughout ancient times and its transformation to present age. The book also examines the doctrines of Patanjali's eight limbed Yoga, development of Hatha Yoga from the teachings of Tantra, some insight on the Nath Yogis and Kanphata Yogis, a brief introduction on Yogic diet and Ayurveda. Overall the book explores the journey of the original classical yoga of India. About the author: Anil Machado is practitioner of Kalaripayattu and strongly follows the philosophy of Yoga. He has traveled extensively throughout India in the quest of understanding the origins and development of Yoga, finding the true meaning, studying various paths and learning under some of the Gurus such as Sadhguru, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, B.K.S. Iyengar, K.Pattabhi Jois, Guru Pathare, Guru Darekar, Baba Ramdev, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Sri Yogendra, Professor S.K.Ramchandra Rao and others. He lived among the Nath Yogis, the Aghoris to understand and learn the real Hatha Yoga. Researched extensively at Central Archaeological Library - Government of India, Jadavpur University, Sri Venkatesa University, L.B.S.National Academy of Administration Library, Yoga Institute of India, Aurobindo Ashram, Aghori Ashram and other research institutes on the Vedic culture and Yoga. He has conducted over thousands of seminars, training's, conferences on Vedic philosophy and Yoga. In 2016 he conducted presentation of Vedic India and Yoga over 250 schools in Poland. Most importantly in the year 2018 he received a special accolade from the Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi for his contribution in the field of Yoga in Poland.

A unique reference work from the foremost writer on Yoga today, THE YOGA TRADITION surveys the 5,000-year history of Hindy, Buddhistm, Jaina, and Sikh Yoga, featuring full and partial translations of numerous key scriptures and over 200 illustrations. It is considered the CLASSIC text on Yoga practice and history.

'An indispensable companion for all interested in yoga, both scholars and practitioners' Professor Alexis G. J. S. Sanderson Despite yoga's huge global popularity, relatively little of its roots is known among practitioners. This compendium includes a wide range of texts from different schools of yoga, languages and eras: among others, key passages from the early Upanisads and the Mahabharata, and from the Tantric, Buddhist and Jaina traditions, with many pieces in scholarly translation for the first time. Covering yoga's varying definitions, its most important practices, such as posture, breath control, sensory withdrawal and meditation, as well as models of the esoteric and physical bodies, Roots of Yoga is a unique and essential source of knowledge. Translated and Edited with an Introduction by James Mallinson and Mark Singleton