The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga: A Practical Guide to Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit

Preface: The Four Yogas ix

Acknowledgments xv

Introduction 1

Part I: The Philosophy of Yoga

1 Yoga Is Union 9

2 Soul Questions 23

3 The Royal Path to Union 31

4 The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga 49

Part II: Meditation and Breathing

5 Meditation: Calming a Turbulent

Mind 77

6 Moving Energy: Pranayama and

Bandhas 99

Contents

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