The Royal Path: Practical Lessons on Yoga

Swami Rama The Royal Path is an enduring classic, and one of the clearest and most inspiring introductions to yoga science and Raja Yoga available in English. Whether our goal is improved health, emotional balance, enhanced creativity, or spiritual exploration, the practices Swami Rama describes here hold the key. In The Royal Path, Swamiji introduces us to the ancient yogic techniques as they were practiced by those who attained the highest goal of life: samadhi. In this step-by-step program, Swami Rama outlines the basic physical exercises, mental disciplines, and ethical commitments of Raja Yoga, the Royal Path to self-transformation and enlightenment. An excellent accompaniment to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The Royal Path is both a practical and informative look at the science, structure, and philosophy of Raja Yoga. The Royal Path will take you on a systematic journey through the eight limbs of classical yoga: The Yamas (restraints) The Niyamas (observances) Asana (postures) P