The Genius of Yoga by Alan Finger, Peter Ferko
Description
Discover the transformational power of yogic meditation--a practice that goes beyond mindfulness to help you access your innate "inner genius" and source of creative inspiration.
Both mindfulness meditation and yoga practice have reached such a level of popularity that they have revolutionized how we think about tending to the health and well-being of ourselves, our families, our patients, students, and co-workers. But meditation done through a yogic framework goes beyond mindfulness. It not only gives you specific tools for improving health and creating emotional balance, but also offers you an experience beyond the sense-focused mind. It allows you to access atman, your unbound intelligence, or what the authors refer to as your innate "genius." Accessing atman allows you to go beyond the limits of mindfulness to reach a deep source of creativity and inspiration within you--and connects you to your true purpose and direction in life.
My Review
Finding this on Netgalley at the time I did, could not have been more perfect! I’ve been doing a 30-Day Yoga challenge with Adrienne this month so to tie in this read with my practices, has been amazing.
During this time especially, we’re all looking for ways to escape, to find calm and silence, but it’s not easy. We’re either all in the house or venture out to work but with the added stress and fear of whether or not you’ll get the virus. For my family, we’re dealing with an extra amount of stress but now is not the time to discuss that, however, it is the reason I’ve decided to step up my game when it comes to health and wellbeing.
When you’re feeling stressed or just not yourself, it’s a sign that you need to get in touch with your inner self. For most that is done in silence through breathing and meditation. Some find solace in other ways but this has always worked for me!
I invite you to get in tune with yourself again, find the peace within you, and learn how to manage stress in these trying times!