{"product_id":"soham-yoga-abbot-george-swami-nirmalananda-giri-9780998599878","title":"Soham Yoga: The Yoga of the Self: An In-Depth Guide to Effective Meditation","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete guide in the theory and practice of meditation on the mantra \"Soham.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Soham Yoga Meditation?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeditation is the process of centering our awareness in the principle of pure consciousness which is our essential being. In this way we will never lose sight of our real identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNormally we lose awareness of our true Self through consciousness of external objects. Since we are habituated-if not actually addicted-to objective consciousness, we can use that very condition to our advantage. Rather than disperse our consciousness through objects that draw us outward, away from the source of our being, we can take an object that will have the opposite effect, present it to the mind, and reverse our consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch an object must have three qualities: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit must be something whose nature it is to turn our awareness inward and draw it into the most subtle depths of our being, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit must be something that can continue to be perceived even in those most subtle areas of our awareness, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eit must already be present in our inmost being awaiting our discovery of it. Therefore it must be an object that can both impel and draw us, accompanying our questing consciousness inward, not being transcended when the mind and senses are gone beyond, but revealing itself as the Self.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThat object is the mantra Soham.\u003c\/b\u003e By sitting with closed eyes and letting the mind become easefully absorbed in experiencing the inner mental repetitions of Soham we thereby directly enter into the state of consciousness that is Soham, the state of consciousness that is both Brahman the Absolute and our Self.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Meditation is the shortest, simplest and most efficient method of Self-realization. Experiencing the oneness between the seeker (the individual sadhaka) and the sought (Satchidananda Brahman) is the essential feature of meditation. \u003cb\u003eSoham sadhana is its most potent method\u003c\/b\u003e (practice)\". -Swami Swarupananda of Pavas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSoham Yoga: The Yoga of the Self\u003c\/i\u003e you will find a full explanation of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is Yoga?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Soham Yoga?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to practice Soham Yoga meditation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat great teachers say about this practice, such as Ramana Maharshi, Swami Sivananda, Gajanana Maharaj, Swami Muktananda, Kabir, Sankara, and many others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointers for success in meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe foundations of yoga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreath and Sound in Meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose who seek to practice meditation will need nothing further than this in-depth guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Abbot George (Swami Nirmalananda Giri)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0998599875\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780998599878\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Light of the Spirit Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/16\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 342\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d","brand":"Abbot George (Swami Nirmalananda Giri)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43947676008703,"sku":"9780998599878","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_46219d0b-7ffa-4a0f-9029-429f6017e93a.jpg?v=1681520130","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/soham-yoga-abbot-george-swami-nirmalananda-giri-9780998599878","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}