Sivananda Yoga School of Port Elizabeth

The Nectar of Immortality: Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Discourses on the Eternal

The Nectar of Immortality gathers talks and writing of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, a revered master of Tantric Nath lineage. This book focuses on the meanings of being, the definition of being, and the limits of constantly asserting one's presence. Many chapters recount dialogue between Nisargadatta and a visitor, asking questions the reader may be wondering, and providing helpful answers and advice. Nisargadatta's teachings are rooted in ancient Upanishadic tradition and attracted visitors from around the world until his death in 1981.

I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

This collection of the timeless teachings of one of the greatest sages of India, is a testament to the uniqueness of the seer's life and work. The book (now in its ninth printing) continues to draw new audiences and to enlighten anxious seekers for self-realisation. Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj was a teacher who did not propound any ideology or religion but gently unwrapped the mystery of the self. His message is simple, direct and yet sublime. The book preserves his dialogues with the followers who came from around the world seeking guidance in destroying false identities. The sage's sole concern was with human suffering and the ending of suffering. It was his mission to guide the individual to an understanding of his true nature and the timelessness of being. He taught that mind must recognise and penetrate its own state of being, not 'being this or that, here or there, then or now', but just timeless being. This is a legacy from a unique teacher who helps the reader to a clearer understanding of himself.

The Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi

Spiritual instruction from one of the most renowned Hindu mystics of the twentieth century--now in a Shambhala Classics edition.

Be As You Are: The Teachings Of Ramana Maharshi

The essential teachings of one of India's most revered spiritual masters.

The Teachings of Ramana Maharshi

This volume contains actual conversatinos with those who sought the spiritual guidance of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, covering the whole religious and spiritual field from basic theories about God and the nature of man, to advice about the conduct of our daily lives.

Living With The Himalayan Masters: Swami Rama

In this inspirational collection of stories Swami Rama relates his experiences with the great teachers who guided his life, including Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo, and Ramana Maharshi. Living with the Himalayan Masters documents Swami Rama's spiritual quest, which showed him that direct experience is the source of real knowledge.

Talks with Ramana Maharshi: On Realizing Abiding Peace and Happiness

The great Indian sage Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) had the unique gift of embodying the highest wisdom in the most ordinary manner. His words, full of insight and understanding, express the authentic experience of Enlightenment. For decades, they have guided people from diverse backgrounds and traditions to the Source of enduring peace and happiness. Through the wise words of this beloved sage, we are clearly and consistently shown how to reclaim our innate Freedom--simply by looking in the right place and discovering what has always been present. A fundamental shift of attention is all that is required. By approaching these dialogues in the spirit of inquiry, one has the opportunity to awaken to a greater Reality: that of our own Being, our true Self.

Ramana, Shankara and the Forty Verses: The Essential Teachings of Advaita

Ramana Maharshi and Shankara are two of the greatest and most important sages in the history of Advaita, Indian Philosophy and religion. In this book we have some of the major works of Shankaracharya actually translated by Ramana Maharshi. It includes Shankara's famous The Crest Jewel of Discrimination and Maharshi's Seminal Forty Verses On Reality. The Shankaracharya consolidated the teaching of the Upanishadic and Brahmana Sutras into a practical philosophy of living leading to the non-dual state of Self Realisation. In the Twentieth Century, Ramana Maharshi revived this great teaching and by his exemplary life brought about a world-wide Renaissance of Advaita. In this book, where Ramana translates Shankara we have a blending of wisdom by these two Self-realised Sages.

Man's Eternal Quest: Paramhansa Yogananda

This series of fascinating talks explores subjects that include approaches to God-awareness, meditation, life after death, the nature of creation and powers of the mind.

God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita - Paramhansa Yogananda

Yogananda's translation of and commentary on the "Bhagavad Gita" unlocks the deeper meanings hidden in its symbology.

The Essence of Self Realization: Paramhansa Yogananda

The scope of this book is vast--it offers as complete an explanation of life's true purpose, and the way to achieve that purpose as may be found anywhere. A few of the chapters include: The True Purpose of Life; On Meditation; How to Pray Effectively; The Law of Karma; The Lesson of Reincarnation; and Ways in Which God Can Be Worshiped. Filled with lessons and stories that Yogananda shared only with his closest disciples, this volume offers one of the most insightful and engaging glimpses into the life and lessons of a great sage. Much of the material presented here is not available anywhere else.

Path of Fire and Light Vol. II: Swami Rama

As a practical and inspiring guide to the systematic science of the path of meditation, this volume will benefit both beginners and more advanced students. This comprehensive guide to yoga shows how to understand the mind, transform thought patterns, and work with relationships. It discusses kundalini, the chakras, and the practice of yoga nidra, and helps you take the first steps toward self-transformation.

Light on Yoga: BKS Iyengar

B.K.S. Iyengar's "Light On Yoga" is established now as the classic text for all serious students of yoga. It contains: a step by step photo-guide to routines for beginners to highly advanced; guide to yoga breathing; introduction to the philosophy behind the Yoga and a guide to healing specific health problems.;It contains a new larger format an easier to read edition of this Yoga classic.

Light on Pranayama: BKS Iyengar

An introduction to the techniques of yogic breathing, together with a background of yoga philosophy.

The Road Less Travelled: M. Scott Peck

A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth Confronting and solving problems is a painful process which most of us attempt to avoid. And the very avoidance results in greater pain and an inability to grow both mentally and spiritually. Drawing heavily on his own professional experience, Dr M. Scott Peck, a practising psychiatrist, suggests ways in which facing our difficulties - and suffering through the changes - can enable us to reach a higher level of self-understanding. He discusses the nature of loving relationships: how to recognize true compatibility, how to distinguish dependency from love, how to become one's own person, and how to be a more sensitive parent. This is a book that can show you how to embrace reality and yet achieve serenity and a richer existence. Hugely influential, it has now sold over six million copies - and has changed many people's lives round the globe. It may change yours.

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha: Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha is recognised internationally as one of the most systematic yoga manuals available today. Since its first publication by the Bihar School of Yoga in 1969, it has been reprinted thirteen times and translated into many languages. It is the main reference text used by yoga teachers and students of Bihar Yoga/Satyananda Yoga within the International Yoga Fellowship Movement, and many other traditions as well.

This comprehensive text provides clear illustrations, step by step directions and details of chakra awareness. It guides the practitioner or teacher from the simplest to the most advanced practices of the hatha yoga system. A therapeutic index is included for use by doctors and yoga therapists incorporating recent information from research into yoga. This edition successfully brings the exposition of yoga practices to the standard of a university text.

Suitable for all teachers and practitioners.

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A Search In Secret India: Paul Brunton

The late Paul Brunton was one of the twentieth century's greatest explorers of and writers on the spiritual traditions of the East. A Search in Secret India is the story of Paul Brunton's journey around India, living among yogis, mystics and gurus, some of whom he found convincing, others not. He finally finds the peace and tranquility which come with self-knowledge when he meets and studies with the great sage Sri Ramana Maharishi.