Guidelines for Yogic Practices

by M.L. Gharote

The present book `Guidelines for Yogic Practices` is a handbook which should work as a self-instructor to the beginners of Yoga practices. The book adequately describes many Hathayogic practices such as Asanas, Pranayamas, Bandhas, Mudras, Kriyas and Meditation to help an initiate to gain ground in the subject. Each technique of Asana, Pranayama etc. has been presented with proper sequence with a view to understanding practice in an easy and smooth manner. Moreover, principles of each group of practice have also been lucidly placed to provide sufficient conceptual clarity to a practitioner.

The guideline for yogic practices is in the form of a yarn made out of the cotton balls. Our yogic savants have left us a legacy of yoga- Shastra based on their experiments making a man psycho-physiologically balanced by influencing the internal secretions, toning up the musculature and attaining mental poise. This system is better and more effective than any other in vogue today. With the most practical outlook swami kuvalayanandji dexterously gave the old yogic practices a new dimension by providing scientific explanation and bringing the practices within the reach of common man. We have continued the thread of his yogic tradition in the book. The important stages of the practices have been illustrated to give their semi-slow motion continuity. The basic information, provided in the book, gives every man capability of reaching the acme of psycho-physical fitness required in modern times. The book forms a thread that may be termed as 'applied science'-of the old & the new -based on 'yogic practices'.

118 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Dr. M. L. Gharote born on 21-5-1931 is M.A., M. Ed, (Phy.), Ph.D. (Anthrop.) Ph.D. (Alt. Med.), D. Litt., D.Y.P. He specialised himself in Physical Education and varied aspects of Yoga like Scientific research, Literary research, Yoga training, Yoga therapy. He received various prestigious honours and awards including one for medical research in Yoga. As an author and co-author he has to his credit 16 books on Yoga and more than 100 scientific and literary papers on Yoga.

He has extensively travelled world over and participated in International and National conferences on Yoga and allied themes. Some of his books are translated in German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese languages.

Some of his books are award winning. He has been advisor to Yoga Teachers Training Programmes in Europe and Latin America. Foundation of The Lonavla Yoga Institute (India) With such a background and wide experience in varied aspects of Yoga and inspired by visionary activities of Swami Kuvalayananda he was prepared to start Lonavla Yoga Institute (India) in May 1996.

After retirement of Dr. M. L. Gharote from the services of Kaivalyadhama, he preferred to establish Lonavla Yoga Institute (India) in Lonavla where the scientific Yoga movement was started by Swami Kuvalayananda.

Reviews

[mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s only 88 pages so as you can imagine it’s a pretty brief explanation of yogic practices. The drawings are crude and sometimes unhelpful or confusing. Other than that, for someone who has already taken a couple of yoga classes, i guess this book would be a nice thing to glance over if you’re practicing at home without your yogi. For sure not for beginners with no clue how yoga moves are supposed to look, or feel to the body. And the last couple of poses are about interesting tubes into your body and controlling your gag reflexes which.... does to me the opposite of what yoga and meditation is supposed to achieve. Each to their own i guess?? but really by no means is this a beginners guide to yoga, i know it didn’t claim to be but... i’d be wary of anyone basing their practice on these guys. Still a very easy all round read which is helpful to reach for when you’re stuck for a sun salutation.