ness while spending extended time in silence. In Seduc-
tion of Spirit, our intensive meditation course held twice
yearly at the Chopra Center, we repeatedly see the bene-
fits that conscious movement brings to our guests, when
their attention is directed inward for hours each day. As a
result of our personal experience and that of thousands of
course participants, this book emerged.
The information and practices presented in this book
provide you with a path to expand your awareness of the
relationship between your individuality and your world.
Our planet is in need of healing and transformation.
With exploding population growth, the human footprint
on earth looms larger each day. People who understand
the relationship between individual and collective
choices cannot ignore the issues of social justice, eco-
nomic disparities, ecological disruption, and cultural
conflicts. At times, the challenges of our age can seem
overwhelming and beyond the influence of individual
intention. We believe, however, that each of us has an
opportunity to contribute to a better world through the
very personal choices we make on daily basis. Through the
Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga program, you will enhance
the integration between your body and mind and develop
the practice of maintaining balance and flexibility in the
midst of challenge. You will gain increased access to your
creativity and intuition and become aware of how your
individual thoughts, words, and actions influence and are
influenced by your environment. As a result of this
awareness, you will contribute to the collective awakening
of world consciousness.
All of our work through the Chopra Center has been
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