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Enhance your yoga practice with this all-new expanded edition of the ultimate guide to the stories behind the most beloved poses of all time. Many yoga practitioners explore the benefits of yoga through its poses, but did you know that the magic and mystery of yoga lie within the power of yogic mythology? Myths of the Asanas was the first book to collect and retell the ancient tales of yogic myth to a modern audience, and has since become a beloved resource for yoga practitioners and instructors the world over. This expanded edition contains nine unheard stories about some of the yoga world's most beloved poses.   The myths behind yoga’s spiritual tradition have the power to help students of all levels realize their full potential. Understanding the subtle whimsy and power of the child while in child’s pose gives us permission to recall forgotten dreams and find the power to manifest them now. Learning of the disabilities of the great sage Astavakra while attempting his arm-balance pose encourages us to understand how powerful we are when we recognize the strength that lies beyond any perceived limitations. Marveling at the monkey-god Hanuman’s devotion to his best friend, Ram, keeps us in alignment with our integrity during the hanumanasana splits pose as we dig deeply to discover the source of spiritual strength within ourselves. 

In this exciting rendition of the renowned classic, Krishna Dharma retells this epic as a fast-paced novel, but fully retains the majestic mood of the original. As the divinely beautiful Draupadi rose from the fire, a voice rang out from the heavens foretelling a terrible destiny. "She will cause the destruction of countless warriors." And so begins one of the most fabulous stories of all time. Mahabharata plunges readers into a wondrous and ancient world of romance and adventure. A powerful and moving tale, it recounts the history of the five heroic Pandava brothers and their celestial wife. Cheated of their kingdom and sent into exile by their envious cousins, they set off on a fascinating journey on which they encounter mystical sages, mighty kings, and a host of gods and demons. Profound spiritual themes underlie the enthralling narrative, making it one of the world's most revered texts. Culminating in an apocalyptic war, Mahabharata is a masterpiece of suspense, intrigue, and illuminating wisdom.

Self-Care is a captivating book authored by Insight Editions. Published in 2019 by the renowned Mandala Publishing Group, this book falls under a genre that has been gaining immense popularity in recent times. The book is a profound exploration of the concept of self-care, offering readers a deeper understanding of its importance and how it can be incorporated into their lives. Insight Editions, the author, has brilliantly woven together various aspects of self-care, making it an enlightening read. The book is written in English and is a testament to the author's adeptness in communicating complex ideas in an engaging manner. Mandala Publishing Group, a publisher known for its diverse and thought-provoking books, adds another gem to its collection with Self-Care. This book is sure to be a valuable addition to your library.

Celebrate the majesty of America’s National Parks all year long with this beautiful 12-month wall calendar. With a breathtaking image highlighting a different U.S. national park for every month of the year, let this stunning calendar inspire you to embrace the majesty of the outdoors in 2024.Revel in the beauty of the U.S. National Parks this year by using this 12-month wall calendar with captivating imagery from some of America’s most treasured natural wonders. A contemporary take on the famous W.P.A. posters of the 1930s, each month of the calendar features original artwork from the popular Fifty-Nine Parks print series which showcases artists’ one-of-a-kind illustrative tributes to these natural wonders. STUNNING LANDSCAPES: Featuring snowy mountains, nighttime stars, roaring waterfalls, mysterious caverns, and more, this calendar showcases the immense variety of natural beauty that can be found across the U.S. FILLED WITH FACTS: Along with eye-catching artwork of a national park, each month’s spread includes a brief description of the park, highlighting its location and unique features INCLUDES MOST VISITED PARKS: Some of America’s most beloved national parks and those rated in the Top Ten Most Visited by the National Park Service are featured: Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Zion, Yosemite, Grand Teton, and Olympia FLORA & FAUNA: Artwork illustrates the unique native plants and animals that call these parks home GIFT FOR NATURE LOVERS: This gorgeous calendar makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for any outdoor enthusiast in your life COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Fifty-Nine Parks’ gorgeous artwork of the U.S. National Parks is also featured in The Art of the National Parks coffee table book, The Art of the National Parks Coloring Book, and The Art of the National Parks Park-Lover’s Journal

The life and legends of the god Ganesh in your hand, accompanied by a glorious gallery of historical imagery and art, including paintings by the renowned Indian artist, Indra Sharma.Son of the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati, Ganesh is the elephant-headed deity known most often as a remover (and sometimes creator) of obstacles. Worshipped in Hindi faith at the outset of new meetings and ventures, Ganesh is seen as a figure of prosperity and protection. This publication in the mini book scale collects traditionally styled Indian artwork by Indra Sharma and others, and a selection of writings on the history and philosophy of this deity to inspire thoughts and worship for followers of the deity, and fascinating insights for anyone interested in world religions in general. • Features the elephant-headed god’s origin tale, as well as other teaching stories, inspirational quotes, and a guide to understanding the symbols found in ancient and contemporary depictions of the deity. • A wide range of artwork including gorgeous original pieces from noted painters Indra Sharma, Mahaveer Swami, B. G. Sharma, and others • Also includes high-quality reproductions of ancient artworks, and images of traditional sculptures and temples dedicated to Ganesh.

This collection of beautifully illustrated affirmations from artist Tarn Ellis is a love letter to the soul, inspiring and empowering women of all ages to blossom into their full potential.You Are Home is a love letter to your soul, inspiring and empowering you to blossom into your full potential. The breathtaking illustrations and words of wisdom from artist Tarn Ellis will uplift and energize you, moving you to live a more loving, peaceful, and connected life. Read it cover to cover, flip to any page for instant inspiration, or display it on a coffee table or altar, open to your favorite affirmation. This beautiful book will teach you how to work your magic. To manifest your dreams. To bloom. INSPIRING: Brimming with beautiful, full-color illustrations, this book makes the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, graduations, birthdays, promotions, or any meaningful occasion. INCLUSIVE: Tarn’s evocative illustrations depict women of all colors, shapes, and sizes. INVENTIVE: Can be read cover to cover, flipped to any page for instant inspiration, or displayed on a coffee table or altar, open to a favorite affirmation. EMPOWERING: Gives readers permission to be who they already are, but also encourages them to blossom into their full potential, through messages of reassurance, acceptance, and loving kindness. RESONANT: Themes include appreciating the small things, finding comfort in community, receiving the wisdom of the natural world, cultivating self-care, and manifesting dreams.

Turn your pain into power. Part inspirational memoir, part practical guide, Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit to unpack your “trauma pack” and step into the best version of yourself.Join wellness advocate and wilderness guide Sydney Williams as she shares her healing journey from eating and drinking her feelings to hiking her feelings. When Sydney unexpectedly found herself diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, while grappling with grief and unresolved trauma built up over a decade, she set out on a quest to turn her pain into power. Two hikes across Catalina Island and eighty miles later, she learned to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with herself, all through the power of nature. Now, she’s encouraging others to get outside and blaze their own trail to self-love, turning buried traumas into healthy coping mechanisms. With affirmations, prompts, and reflection exercises throughout—all presented from Sydney’s supportive and self-effacing perspective—Hiking Your Feelings offers a toolkit to unpack your “trauma pack” and step into the best version of yourself. INSPIRATIONAL & INSIGHTFUL: Follow Sydney as she reflects on her own journey from buried traumas and poor body image to acceptance, healthy coping mechanisms, and self-love. RELATABLE & UNIVERSAL: Touches on themes and problems that many struggle with, including grief and loss, sexual assault, poor body image, career stress, and the stigma of diabetes, all presented from Sydney’s supportive and self-effacing perspective. HEALING POWER OF NATURE: Discover how getting outside—even just for a walk around the block—can help you tune into your body better. HIKE YOUR OWN HIKE: Learn to love yourself as you are now. Go from eating, drinking, working, or spending your feelings to hiking your feelings. UNPACK YOUR TRAUMA PACK: Identify new activities and rituals that will allow you to choose love over fear and lift the invisible weight from your shoulders. PROMPTS, ACTIVITIES & EXERCISES: Apply the lessons Sydney has learned to your own life, through thoughtful tasks at the end of each chapter.

In this in-depth, engaging guide to the Mahabharata, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton explores the central messages of the work's core narratives and passages of instruction, demonstrating how the questions the text poses are as relevant today as they were to those who composed this mighty treatise on human existence.

Enhance your yoga practice with this gift set by leading online yin yoga instructor Kassandra Reinhardt of Yoga with Kassandra.Embrace the life-changing practice of yoga with this gift set from popular YouTuber and yin yoga instructor Yoga with Kassandra. Including the My Yoga Journey guided journal, I Radiate Joy mini book of affirmations, and a soothing citrus and bergamot scented soy candle, this kit has everything you need to begin your yoga journey. As you embark on your yoga journey, this gift set provides an inspiring toolkit to help you accomplish your goals. Light the scented candle as you meditate, track your habit progress and daily thoughts in the 180+ entry guided journal before and after each yoga session, and turn to the mini book of affirmations for inspiration. EXPERT GUIDANCE: Enhance your yoga practice with guidance from leading yin yoga instructor Kassandra Reinhardt of popular YouTube channel Yoga with Kassandra JOURNAL FOR REFLECTION: Take your yoga practice beyond the mat by using the My Yoga Journey guided journal to reflect before and after each session. With space for 180+ entries, the journal includes prompts and space to record the date, personal affirmations, set intentions, and reflect on your yoga and daily thoughts HABIT TRACKER: Stay motivated and track your yoga progress every day with a colorful habit tracker at the beginning of the My Yoga Journey journal INSPIRATIONAL AFFIRMATIONS: The included mini book is filled with 150 affirmations from Kassandra herself, encouraging you on your path of mindfulness and self-care SOOTHING SCENTED CANDLE: Add some ambiance and aromatherapy to your next yoga session with a delightful soy candle with citrus and bergamot scent BEAUTIFUL GIFT: Whether they’ve been practicing for years or are just beginning their yoga journey, this gift set is a thoughtful gift for any yoga enthusiast in your life

The Life of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu offers a brief history of the 15th-century Vedic spiritual revolutionary, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who expounded Bhakti yoga, popularized the chanting of Hare Krishna, and is an incarnation of Lord Krishna.In this abridged biography of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Swami B. B. Bodhayan informs how Sri Krsna appeared in the form of Lord Chaitanya to deliver all fallen souls by distributing His love without discrimination. He taught his devotees how to surrender by His own example and how surrender is the soul of devotional practice. Many scriptures describe Lord Chaitanya as non-different from Lord Krsna; although Lord Chaitanya is Krsna Himself, He took the role of being His own devotee to deliver the people of the world. To spread the chanting of the holy name of the Supreme Lord, which will ultimately give us the taste of divine love, Lord Chaitanya took the renounced order (sannyasa). Thus, He gave the order to everyone to spread His name: Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. We have seen Lord Chaitanya, Himself, preach and inspire people to chant the Hare Krsna mahamantra. But personally, He did not give initiation. He also did not establish any temples. He taught us to spread sankirtana without having any ulterior motives. Our spiritual lineage all follow in the footsteps of Lord Chaitanya. If anyone follows the principle of “first preserve then propagate,” then one shall definitely be delivered from this material world.

With essays, reflection prompts, and tips from award-winning poet and mindfulness teacher James Crews, learn how to integrate the life-changing practice of kindness into your own routine.Kindness Will Save the World inspires reflection on one’s own life, how to find the positive in little moments, and how to radiate kindness to those around you. Read one of the 100 uplifting essays each morning or night and gain inspiration for the new day ahead. With journaling prompts throughout and highlighted Kindness Practices, you are provided the tools to integrate the life-changing practice of kindness into your own life. BITE-SIZE WISDOM: At one to three pages in length each, the stories are heartfelt and thought-provoking, yet brief enough to quickly read during breakfast, on the train, or before bed 100 INSIGHTFUL ESSAYS: In Kindness Will Save the World, you’ll find dozens of inspirational stories highlighting compassion, all captured with a poet’s grace LESSONS FOR LIFE: With writing prompts and simple practices to integrate daily, Kindness Will Save the World will inspire you to lead a kindness-centered lifestyle, enriching your own life and the lives of those around you INSPIRATIONAL GIFT: With a beautiful cover and bite-sized wisdom stories, Kindness Will Save the World is an inspirational gift for anyone in search of hope and light in the world, from new graduates to new parents AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: James Crews is an award-winning poet and writer. His work has been awarded the Prairie Schooner Prize and Cowles Prize. He has also been featured in The New York Times Magazine, The New Republic, Ploughshares, and The Sun Magazine KINDNESS IS SELF-CARE: Kindness has been linked to improved mood, release of feel-good hormones, and better relationships

The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape explores Hinduism as it was practised in temples across the Indian subcontinent throughout history, highlighting the temple’s significance as a marker of cultural identity.The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape illustrates how careful attention to the Hindu temple, its social history, and cultural landscape allows us to better appreciate how Hinduism has been practised and lived throughout history. The Hindu temple was not merely a place of worship or a static indicator of royal generosity but an institution that involved the active participation of the community for its establishment, maintenance, and survival. Rather than studying temples as isolated structures, The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape thus suggests that we need to examine them in the context of their social base and the sacred microcosms of which they form a part. Through a combination of textual study, archaeological evidence, and insights from contemporary anthropology, the book explores the diverse ways in which devotees, patrons, and visitors have engaged with temples, shrines, and their wider surroundings. Drawing attention to the vibrancy of the Hindu temple in different locales, The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape traces the ways in which Hindu notions of sanctity and sacredness were defined and redefined throughout history through the diversity of temple audiences, deities, and rituals. The book thus allows us to form a more accurate picture of Hindu religious life in the past and the central role the temple has played in consolidating Hindu identity. EXPERT ANALYSIS: Author Himanshu Prabha Ray provides authoritative analysis of the Hindu temple, drawing on her expertise as an award-winning Sanskrit scholar, historian, and archeologist. SUPPLEMENTAL STUDY: The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape provides a breadth of educational knowledge as a supplement to both academic coursework and the independent study of Hinduism. With the integration of discussion questions, suggested further reading, a glossary of key terms, and images throughout, The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape offers an accessible introduction to studying the history and significance of Hindu temples. EXPLORE THE SERIES: The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape expands the collection of academic texts developed by the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Publishing Series offers authoritative yet accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects in Hindu Studies. Each book in the series aims to present its subject matter in a form that is engaging and readily comprehensible to persons of all backgrounds – academic or otherwise – without compromising scholarly rigour. The series thus bridges the divide between academic and popular writing by preserving and utilising the best elements of both. Women in the Hindu World and The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide are also available in the series.

Find your way to happiness with this pocket-sized collection of meditations and wisdom.Whether you’re well versed in the art of finding joy in everyday moments, or could use a little help finding your bliss, this gorgeously presented and highly giftable book is filled with cheer and inspiration, featuring over 150 moments of wit and wisdom from writers, speakers, and leaders ranging from the Buddha to Maya Angelou to George Takei. The tiny book is intended for those who want to foster deep reflection on the multifaced nature of joy as well as for those who simply want a little help seeing the best in every day.

Find your inner calm with this pocket-sized collection of meditations and wisdom.In our busy lives, it’s often hard to find those all-too-important yet elusive moments of serenity. Sometimes it only takes a few words of inspiration to help us find our inner calm, and this beautifully presented tiny book features over 150 quotes, inspirations, and contemplations from writers, seekers, and leaders ranging from Marcus Aurelius to Thich Nhat Hanh to Oscar Wilde. The tiny book is intended for those who want to foster deep reflection as well as for those who simply want a little help on the path to finding inner peace.

Contemplations and devotions from the New Testament presented in this lovely, giftable pocket-sized collection of meditations and wisdom.This beautifully presented tiny book features 150 quotes, inspirations, and contemplations from the New Testament of the Bible. Intended for anyone who want to foster deep reflection as well as for those who simply want a little and eminently portable reminder of God’s wisdom and love in their daily lives.

This guided journal provides a space for you to mindfully record and reflect on your daily meditation practice.Meditation: A Day and Night Reflection Journal helps you recognize the benefits of your meditation practice by recording your thought patterns, reflecting on your feelings, and tracking how meditation affects your mood and life. Each page of the journal includes a space where you can reflect on your thoughts, mood, and meditative experience. This 90-day journal will help you create and track a daily meditation habit. Having filled the journal with insights, you will end up with a personal trove that can be a source of positive inspiration at any time. The journal features delicate designs inspired by the theme of meditation. Its 184 lined, acid-free pages made from archival paper take both pen and pencil nicely, and the back pocket proves perfect for holding mementos.

Let the reverence of namaste inspire you through your day as you make lists, take notes, or write your heart out.Stay inspired everywhere you go. From mornings at the yoga studio to evenings in the sanctuary of your home, this beautifully crafted journal will inspire and accompany you as you learn, grow, and create. With sturdy construction and sewn binding, the journal lies flat and features a beautiful vegan leather cover. The 192 lined, acid-free pages of high-quality, FSC®-certified paper take both pen and pencil nicely to invite a flow of inspiration. The journal also features a ribbon placeholder, elastic closure, and 7.5 x 4.5-inch back pocket, ideal for holding photographs and mementos. The elegant design of this journal makes it the spiritual seeker's perfect companion.

This short course sets out a detailed study of the text, philosophy, and contemporary significance of the teachings found within the Bhagavad Gita.The Bhagavad Gita, which was spoken perhaps five thousand years ago and whose written form has been extant for over two thousand years, has continued to inspire new generations of seekers in the East and West for centuries. Gandhi in the East and Thoreau, Emerson, Einstein, and others in the West found within its pages deep wisdom, comfort, and contemporary applications to their lives and times. The Gita ranks with the Bible, Dhammapada, Dao De Jing, Qu'ran, and other significant sacred books as a universal source teaching that transcends sectarian religions. In addition, the Bhagavad Gita-along with the Yogasutras-is one of the two primary foundational books on the yoga path, aspects of which have become wildly popular in the West in recent decades. The Gita has been translated and commented on by great Eastern teachers, such as Shankara (eighth century) and Ramanuja (eleventh century), but also by an ever-increasing group of Western seekers and teachers up to the present day. This new translation and commentary on the Gita is the first in a series of books produced by the Oxford Centre of Hindu Studies (OCHS), a Recognised Independent Centre of the University of Oxford. The OCHS Gita is simultaneously authoritative, academically sound, and accessible for inquiring students and seekers. Each chapter has an English translation of the verses, explores main themes, and explains how the knowledge is relevant and applicable to our twenty-first-century world. To see available courses from the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, visit ochsonline.org.

This short course sets out a detailed study of the text, philosophy, and significance of the millennia-old yoga system defined in the Yogasutras. The popular practice of yoga finds its origin in one of the most venerated wisdom books of India: the Yogasutras. Comprised of 196 short statements on the essential teachings of yoga, Patanjali's Yogasutras holds the position of being the seminal work that defines the yoga system. Over the centuries many important commentaries have been written that seek to explain and extrapolate the full meaning of the sutras, and to this day, the text continues to be appreciated for the profound wisdom contained within it. While the Yogasutras were originally written in Sanskrit, this short course offers an accessible translation and commentary without sacrificing any of its profound wisdom. This edition will allow the reader to study and dive into the meaning and philosophy of this ancient text with its significant contemporary relevance. Yoga students, practitioners, and scholars alike will appreciate the way in which this short course guides the reader through the text. To see available courses from the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, visit ochsonline.org.

A comprehensive yoga asana guide, with over 800 unique poses performed by renowned practitioner Yogrishi Vishvketu. *Also appeared in October Buyer's Notes*

Take a wild ride with the Myrtle Beach Safari and witness the heartwarming interspecies friendships created there.Wild Family reminds us that friendships aren’t just for humans. When the struggles of living in the wild are removed, all kinds of animals can become best buds. This collection of extraordinary stories and amazing photographs chronicles seven such interspecies friendships. Meet Pharos, a restless black Lab who finds his purpose in life when introduced to Apollo and Odin, two liger cubs who need someone to look up to. Follow chimpanzee Anjana as she helps raise white tiger cubs born prematurely during a hurricane. And get to know orangutan Suryia and his best friend, Roscoe the hound dog, whose magical friendship has inspired videos and books—the proceeds from which have been donated to save endangered orangutan habitats in Borneo and Sumatra. The stories are told by Myrtle Beach Safari’s own Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, renowned animal conservationist and the preserve’s founder. Each of these heartwarming tales reminds us that, just like humans, animals are capable of empathy, compassion, and love.

Art Wolfe’s definitive opus, Earth Is My Witness represents forty years of expeditionary photography. For the first time, Wolfe presents the three subjects at the heart of his work—landscapes, wildlife, and cultures on the edge of extinction—in a single masterpiece that takes us through the world’s ecosystems and geographical regions in a vivid display of the fragility and interconnectivity of life on Earth, while simultaneously exploring his evolution as an artist and the techniques he uses to capture the nuances and rhythms of nature.Earth Is My Witness is the most extensive collection of Art Wolfe photography ever compiled. This lavishly produced work spans the globe, bringing the beauty of the planet’s fast-disappearing landscapes, wildlife, and cultures into stunning focus. Containing unpublished work from throughout Wolfe’s widely celebrated career, Earth Is My Witness offers a riveting and comprehensive look at the world’s ecosystems and geographical regions. Here Wolfe presents an encyclopedic selection of his photography along with intimate stories that exemplify his boundless curiosity. From the rich sights and smells of the Pushkar Camel Fair to the exact moment when a polar bear and her cubs leave their Arctic den, these images represent what Wolfe has lived for: moments when circumstance, light, and subject miraculously collide to form an iconic image. These photographs and the stories behind them explore the delicate interconnectivity of life across our planet. Setting the stage for this fascinating journey is award-winning author Wade Davis. Together, photographer and author present a world that borders on the fantastic but is all the more precious for its fragility. At the heart of Wolfe’s work is the appeal for environmental, cultural, and wildlife preservation, which he makes with beautiful, far-reaching precision in this definitive opus.

This collection of sublime discourses delivered between 1997 and 2000 in the US, Europe and India encapsulate insightful analogies and lucid commentary on the essence of the divine teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the saints of ancient India. Compelling topics include: the words of Vamsi das Babaji; a humorous description of Krishna's illusory potency; the questions between Yamaraj and Yudhistira Maharaj in the Mahabharata; new insights into the Bhagavad Gita; the holy life of Ambarisha Maharaj and an unforgettable explanation of the inner meaning of Janmastami.