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 Advanced Yoga Practices
Easy Lessons for Ecstatic Living
By Yogani
AYP Publishing (Dec 2004)
/ 548 Pages / English
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Description, Table of Contents, and Amazon Reviews (Average - )
The premise of Yoga is simple. There is an outer reality and an inner one, and our nervous
system is the doorway between them. Effective Yoga practices stimulate and open that
doorway. The result? Peace, creativity, happiness, and a steady rise of ecstatic bliss
radiating from within us...
Advanced Yoga Practices (AYP) brings together the most effective methods of Yoga in a
flexible integrated system that anyone can use. Instructions are given in plain English
for deep meditation, spinal breathing pranayama, bodily manipulations (asanas, mudras and
bandhas), tantric sexual practices, and other methods that are systematically applied to
swing open the door of our nervous system to permanent higher experience. This is a
non-sectarian approach that is compatible with any belief system or religious background.
There are over 240 easy-to-follow lessons here, including many hands-on questions and
answers between Yoga practitioners and the author. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran
in Yoga, the AYP lessons can serve as a useful resource as you travel along your chosen
path.
Extensive reader feedback is provided in the book. Here are a few excerpts:
"I searched for years to find a method of meditation that I can
do. This is do-able." – AN
"I've learned more about yoga in 4 months than in the previous 30 years of
study." – SL
"This is a very valuable inspiration for people taking up and maintaining
meditation." – DB
"Spinal breathing pranayama makes me feel so ecstatic, I want to do it all the
time." – YM
"After my first meditation session, I never felt so relaxed. You made me a
believer." – JF
"You make everything seem so simple, yet the practices are profound and
dynamic." – SS
"I wish I had this kind of information when I started some 15 years back."
– AD
"I love the way you explain everything. So simple, logical, and so safe." –
RY
"These are the best lessons I have read on yoga anywhere." – RD
Table of Contents
Introduction
Summary of Additions and Illustrations
The Main Lessons
1-9 – (Not Used)
Lesson 10 – Why This Discussion?
Lesson 11 – What is Yoga? What is Religion?
Lesson 12 – The Essential Ingredient – Desire
Lesson 13 – Meditation – Awakening the Silent Seed
Lesson 14 – Not Much Happening in Meditation
Lesson 15 – Restlessness in Meditation
Lesson 16 – Bliss in Meditation
Lesson 17 – Was I Asleep in Meditation?
Lesson 18 – Finding the Time for Meditation
Lesson 19 – What Tradition to follow?
Lesson 20 – Enlightenment without God?
Lesson 21 – Objects of Meditation
Lesson 22 – Vibratory Quality of Mantra
Lesson 23 – Watching the Clock in Meditation
Lesson 24 – Does Meditation Cure Sickness?
Lesson 25 – Effect of Meditation on High Stress
Situations
26 – (Not Used)
Lesson 27 – Location of Mantra in Meditation
Lesson 28 – Will I become a Milquetoast from
Meditation
Lesson 29 – Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs
Lesson 30 – Diet and Meditation
Lesson 31 – Enjoying the Great Outdoors
32 – (Not Used)
Lesson 33 – A New Way to Sit in Meditation
Lesson 34 – Meditation and World Problems
Lesson 35 – Enlightenment Milestones
Lesson 36 – Meditation and the Fifth Dimension
Lesson 37 – Group Meditations
Lesson 38 – What is Your Time Line?
Lesson 39 – Pranayama – Cultivating the Soil of
the Nervous System
40 – (Not Used)
Lesson 41 – Spinal Breathing Pranayama
Lesson 42 – Is this Pranayama Natural?
Lesson 43 – Relationship of Pranayama to Meditation
Lesson 44 – Finding the Spinal Nerve
Lesson 45 – Breathing is Slowing Down in Pranayama
Lesson 46 – Which Way is Up in Spinal Breathing?
Lesson 47 – Chakras?
Lesson 48 – Pranayama and Health
Lesson 49 – Perspiration in Pranayama
Lesson 50 – Managing the Time in Pranayama
Lesson 51 – Strange Gurglings in Pranayama
Lesson 52 – Big Little Nerve
Lesson 53 – Light and Sound in Pranayama
Lesson 54 – Kundalini – A Code Word for Sex
Lesson 55 – Mulabandha – Enlivening Sexual Energy
Upward
Lesson 56 – Sambhavi – Opening the Third Eye
Lesson 57 – The Guru is in Me?
Lesson 58 – Step by Step
Lesson 59 – Some Mantra Particulars
Lesson 60 – Unexpected Interruptions
61 – (Not Used)
Lesson 62 – Duration of One Spinal Breathing Cycle?
Lesson 63 – Cool and Warm Currents in Pranayama
Lesson 64 – The Ecstatic Silver Thread
Lesson 65 – The Pineal and Pituitary Glands
Lesson 66 – We are Arriving, Not Leaving
Lesson 67 – Bhakti – The Science of Devotion
Lesson 68 – Relationship of Traumatic Experiences and
Bhakti
Lesson 69 – Kundalini Symptoms, Imbalances and
Remedies
70 – (Not Used)
Lesson 71 – Yoga Asanas – A Wonderful Billion Dollar
Industry
Lesson 72 – Please Tell Me Exactly What To Do
Lesson 73 – More on Chakras
Lesson 74 – For This Life, and the Next One
Lesson 75 – Siddhasana – Living in a Fountain of
Ecstasy
Lesson 76 – Siddhis – Are Powers Real?
Lesson 77 – Still More on Chakras
Lesson 78 – Pleasure and the Path
Lesson 79 – Mantra Reminders 117
Lesson 80 – Physical Fitness and Yoga
Lesson 81 – Charging Ahead Too Fast?
82 – (Omitted)
Lesson 83 – There She Goes – Kundalini, that is
Lesson 84 – The Art of Doing Nothing
Lesson 85 – Enlightenment Milestones Revisited
Lesson 86 – Finding your Meditation Routine
87 – (Not Used)
Lesson 88 – The Magic of Bhakti
Lesson 89 – The Caduceus – A Snapshot of You and
Me
Lesson 90 – Caduceus Correction and Ida/Pingala
Review
Lesson 91 – Yoni Mudra Kumbhaka – Purging the Third
Eye, and More
Lesson 92 – The Star
Lesson 93 – Changing Times
Lesson 94 – Some House Cleaning Tips
Lesson 95 – Stabilizing Ecstasy
Lesson 96 – Spinal Breathing Startup Review
Lesson 97 – Tantra – Help for Sex Maniacs and
Ordinary Lovers
Lesson 98 – Yoga and Marriage
Lesson 99 – Practices – Front End and Back End
Lesson 100 – What is Enlightenment?
Lesson 101 – What is Brahmacharya?
Lesson 102 – Importance of Smooth Long-Term
Meditation Routine
Lesson 103 – Destiny and Free Will
Lesson 104 – Stubborn Energy Blockages
Lesson 105 – Hitting a Wall at Mulabandha
Lesson 106 – Mantra and Breathing in Meditation
Lesson 107 – Self-Pacing in Postures and Practices
Lesson 108 – Kechari Mudra – A Giant Leap for
Humankind
Lesson 109 – Bhakti, Meditation and Inner Silence
Lesson 110 – Romantic Love
111 – (Not Used)
Lesson 112 – Bhakti – Up Close and Personal
Lesson 113 – Bliss, Ecstasy and Divine Love
Lesson 114 – Kechari – Throat Jamming in Stage 1
Lesson 115 – Mantra, Language and Meaning
Lesson 116 – Meditation – First Enhancement of Mantra
Lesson 117 – Finding a Mantra with no Meaning?
Lesson 118 – Strong Pulse in Meditation
Lesson 119 – Some Other Approaches to Mulabandha
Lesson 120 – “Getting Enlightenment”
Lesson 121 – Pratyahara – Expansion of the Senses
Inward
Lesson 122 – Witnessing
123 – (Omitted)
Lesson 124 – Keeping it Simple
Lesson 125 – Kundalini Heat
Lesson 126 – Relationship of Pratyahara, Intellect and
Bhakti
Lesson 127 – Siddhasana or Padmasana?
Lesson 128 – Siddhasana and Pressure in the Head
Lesson 129 – Nauli – Raising Kundalini with Your
Abdominal Muscles
Lesson 130 – Vibrations at the Root
Lesson 131 – Coordinating Sambhavi and Spinal
Breathing
Lesson 132 – What is Sin?
Lesson 133 – Nectar
Lesson 134 – Yoga and Western Psychology
Lesson 135 – Kundalini Currents in Legs and Arms
Lesson 136 – Vigyan Bhairav Tantra – The 112
Techniques
Lesson 137 – Getting Both Feet into Paradise
Lesson 138 – Would You Like to get Reconditioned?
Lesson 139 – Dynamic Jalandhara – The Chin Pump
Lesson 140 – Chin pump – Coordinating Head Rotation
and Breathing
141 – (Omitted)
142 – (Omitted)
Lesson 143 – Chin Pump – Effects in the Lower Body
Lesson 144 – Chin pump Lite (Without Kumbhaka)
Lesson 145 – Overdoing it with Asanas
Lesson 146 – Shaktipat – Direct Transmissions of
Spiritual Energy
Lesson 147 – Sequencing of Asanas, Pranayama and
Meditation
Lesson 148 – Why Practices Twice a Day?
Lesson 149 – The Eight Limbs of Yoga and Samyama –
Melting the Darkness
Lesson 150 – Samyama Practice
Lesson 151 – Samyama – Settling in with Your Sutras
Lesson 152 – Thinking about Meanings versus Doing
Samyama Practice
Lesson 153 – Yoga Sutra Translations, and on becoming
“Super-Normal”
Lesson 154 – Samyama – “Let Go and Let God”
Lesson 155 – Samyama – Lightness, Lurching and
Levitation?
Lesson 156 – Muladhara/Root and Integration of
Practices
Lesson 157 – What is Inner Silence?
Lesson 158 – Too Relaxed in Meditation?
Lesson 159 – Too Many Thoughts in Meditation?
Lesson 160 – Extreme Sensitivity to Meditation – What
To Do?
Lesson 161 – Dark Nights and the Rise of Inner Silence
162 – (Omitted)
Lesson 163 – Sublime Clarity
Lesson 164 – Human Power
Lesson 165 – Desire and Change
Lesson 166 – Pay It Forward
Lesson 167 – Living on Air and Sunlight Alone?
Lesson 168 – Is Pain a Prerequisite for Inner Peace?
Lesson 169 – Is this Ecstatic Conductivity?
Lesson 170 – That’s Kundalini?
Lesson 171 – Spinal Bastrika Pranayama – Pressure-
Washing Your Karma
Lesson 172 – Spinal Bastrika Energy, Sleep and Time of
Practice
Lesson 173 – Spinal Bastrika Cycle Time
Lesson 174 – Sex and Sambhavi
Lesson 175 – Suspending Breath and New Experiences
Lesson 176 – Dissecting Samyama
Lesson 177 – Advanced Siddhasana
Lesson 178 – Dharma
Lesson 179 – The Star Revisited
Lesson 180 – Off to a Good Start in Meditation
Lesson 181 – Expectations and Our Time Line
Lesson 182 – Healthy Skepticism
Lesson 183 – Movements and Automatic Yoga
Lesson 184 – Teleportation, Samyama and Siddhis
Lesson 185 – Role of the Intellect
Lesson 186 – Meditation – Second Enhancement of
Mantra
Lesson 187 – Establishing and Maintaining Daily Practice
Lesson 188 – Mantra Design 101
Lesson 189 – Where is the Third Eye?
Lesson 190 – Sambhavi During Meditation?
Lesson 191 – How to Cultivate Ecstatic Conductivity
Lesson 192 – Tips on Kechari
Lesson 193 – Extending Practice Time Safely
Lesson 194 – More Flashing Lights
Lesson 195 – Mantra, Thoughts and Attention
Lesson 196 – Refining a Sound in the Mind
Lesson 197 – Kechari Sensations
Lesson 198 – Targeted Bastrika – A Laser for Karmic
Cleansing
Lesson 199 – Managing the Opening of the Crown
Lesson 200 – Follow-up on a Sensitive Meditator
Lesson 201 – The Drama of a Premature Crown
Opening
Lesson 202 – Free-Form versus Structured Practices
Lesson 203 – Reflections on Some Dramatic
Experiences
Lesson 204 – Summary of Principles, Abilities and
Practices
Lesson 205 – More on Kechari
Lesson 206 – Varieties of Spinal Breathing
Lesson 207 – Left or Right Side Imbalances
Lesson 208 – Inner Energy Collisions and Strong
Emotions
Lesson 209 – Fitting Daily Practices into a Busy
Schedule
Lesson 210 – Handling Automatic Yoga and Siddhis
211 – (Omitted)
Lesson 212 – Whole Body Mudra
Lesson 213 – Conscious Sleeping
Lesson 214 – Finding Your Spiritual “Hook”
215 – (Omitted)
Lesson 216 – Kundalini Jolts and Self-Pacing in
Practices
Lesson 217 – Responsibility
Lesson 218 – Meditation Sensitivity and Head
Movements
Lesson 219 – Irritability in Activity
Lesson 220 – Opening the Heart Chakra
Lesson 221 – Expanding Heart Space
Lesson 222 – Chimes in Inner Space?
Lesson 223 – Kechari Stage 1 and-a-half? (a dialog)
Lesson 224 – Automatic Kechari and Visions
Lesson 225 – Clearing the Clouds
Lesson 226 – Expansion on Our Mind
Lesson 227 – Meditation, Activity and Sleep
Lesson 228 – Heart Opening and Service
Lesson 229 – Spinal Breathing in Inner Space
Lesson 230 – Crown and Third Eye
Lesson 231 – Dusty Rooms
Lesson 232 – Meditation and Automatic Yoga (a dialog)
Lesson 233 – Yoga and Religious Beliefs
Lesson 234 – Inner Wisdom Shining Through
Lesson 235 – Blending Inner Silence and Ecstasy
The Tantra Lessons
Lesson T1 – What is Tantra Yoga?
Lesson T2 – Meditation, Bhakti and Tantric Sex
T3 – (Not Used)
Lesson T4 – The Holdback Method – A Stairway to
Heaven
Lesson T5 – Blocking Male Ejaculation – Putting on the
Training Wheels
T6 – (Not Used)
Lesson T7 – The Woman’s Role – Nothing Less Than
“Divine Goddess”
T8 – (Not Used)
Lesson T9 – The Relationship of Brahmacharya, Tantric
Sex and Celibacy
Lesson T10 – Sexual Healing
Lesson T11 – Blocking and the Evolution of Spiritual
Biology
Lesson T12 – Wet Dreams and Premature Ejaculation
Lesson T13 – Energy Rushing up the Spine During
Urination
Lesson T14 – A Happy Woman
Lesson T15 – Lustful Pleasures
Lesson T16 – What is the Best Tantric Practice?
Lesson T17 – Reclaiming the Body-Soul Connection
Lesson T18 – Enlightenment with and without Orgasm?
Lesson T19 – Sex, Love and Bhakti
T20 – (Omitted)
Lesson T21 – Ancient Advice on Tantric Sex
Lesson T22 – Kundalini and Sexual Attraction for Guru
and God
Lesson T23 – The Count Method – How to Stay in
Front of Orgasm
Lesson T24 – Tantric Masturbation with Sitting
Practices?
Lesson T25 – Sri Vidya – The Fruition of Tantra
T26 – (Not Used)
Lesson T27 – The Quest for Infinite Intimacy
Lesson T28 – Advanced Siddhasana for Women and
Men
Lesson T29 – Sleeping Lingam
Lesson T30 – Vajroli Mudra
Lesson T31 – Constant Coming
Lesson T32 – Menstruation, Yoga and Amaroli
Lesson T33 – Spinal Breathing during Tantric Sex?
Lesson T34 – Kechari and the “Secret Spot”
Lesson T35 – Ecstatic Reflex during Sex
Additional Resources
Topic Index
Glossary of Sanskrit Terms
Reader Feedback
Amazon Reviews (as of 02/2007)
Average Customer Review: based on 21 reviews.
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Comprehensive
yoga manual, cream of the cream, January 25, 2007
Reviewer: G. Hunter Lester (San Carlos, CA USA)
These advanced yoga practices are a great treasure.
The lessons aim to make the practitioner fully responsible for the basic tools of
spiritual development.
This manual is for absolute beginners as well as veteran yogic practitioners.
Basic instructions in deep meditation, spinal breathing pranayama, samyama,
asana(postures),light excercise, self-pacing and balanced managing of techniques, tantra
and much more than can possibly be mentioned. Included are many question and answer
dialogues which bring more clarity to the lessons and temper this system of practices with
the context of our modern everyday life.
These advanced yoga practices are meant to be integrated into your everyday life, but not
necessarily the center of your life. You practice the simple techniques for a short
duration everday and then get up and be active in life in whichever way that you
choose.
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a complete collection of important
practices, June 8, 2006
Reviewer: Alvin Chan (Hong Kong)
Before I came to Yogani's lessons, I was almost frustrated by the task of getting the
best, the most efficient spiritual practices. This is complicated by the fact that there
are plenty of scam nowadays.
But my difficult search ended soon after I'd read Yogani's lessons, and I started
practising instead. From the inspiring lessons to Yogani himself (who writes for no money
and no fame as he shares most of his teaching, anonymously, online for free) you will
learn a lot, and be inspired to start the practises which will change your life.
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I wish Yogani wrote this 12 years ago, April
25, 2006
Reviewer: Sean E. Omlor "Yogi" (Oakland, CA)
I've been studying and experimenting with a broad range of esoteric mystical practices for
over 12 years. This is the most sophisticated, friendly, safe and powerful presentation of
a complete spiritual
path I've ever come across. I cannot recommend this material highly enough. Yogani has
done a wonderful wonderful service to experiential spiritual science with his work.
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Highly recommended, November 4, 2005
Reviewer: Kyle Bairdsen "Kyle Bairdsen" (Columbia, SC USA)
I read this book over a year ago and I can still say that it is the single most important
book that I have ever read. I wouldn't be surprised if it remains at my number #1 position
for the rest of my days.
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I love this book!, August 3, 2005
Reviewer: nina "nina" (Florida)
This book is an excellent tool for those who seek truth. It has helped me and changed me.
I keep it on my night stand.
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An Encyclopedia for Enlightenment, July 27,
2005
Reviewer: Lucid Interval (Phoenix, Arizona)
When most people think of yoga, they think of impossible postures or a way of getting into
shape. The real jist of yoga is to attain union with God. This book could be called
"Everything that you wanted to ask your Guru - and ask you did!" Yogani explains
in depth a comprehensive strategy for enlightenment. For years I have searched book stores
and the internet for this hidden information that was only passed on from guru to disciple
throughout the centuries. Yogani gives it all without restraint in this one book. The book
is filled with questions from students working through the methods and Yogani answers in
full detail with clarity and compassion. If you are truly on the path seeking God, this
book will change your life. It is a literal goldmine!
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A Book To Be Treasured!, June 27, 2005
Reviewer: Antiquairia "The Scribe" (The World)
If you are an advanced yoga practioner who meditates, or just setting out on the yoga
path, Yogani's book will be a worthwhile investment. In his book, Yogani shares his
wisdom, through lessons and via the experiences of other yogi/nis. His book inspires me
greatly and for me, a priceless gem.
I am so greatful to Yogani, and for the book he has put together. He's a wonderful person
who is doing something so worthwhile for the human spirit, and it would be an honour for
me to shake this man's hand one day.
Thank you Yogani for all!
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 I Wish I Could Read it..., June 16, 2005
Reviewer: J. Leffert "JL" (TX, USA)
Make sure to read the small print!!! I made the mistake of ordering this book hoping to
read it on my pocket PC. Unfortunately I did not read the small print that indicated it
only works on PALM OS. Why they would sell it in a format that eliminates 80% of the
portable market is beyond me. At any rate I am attempting to get a refund from Amazon but
I am most likely out of luck.
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A Fabulous Resource, March 21, 2005
Reviewer: Robert D. Hartman "Robert Hartman" (Oakland, California, USA)
This is a book whose time has truly come.
Yogani, the author, ends every lesson and every communication with the following motto,
which I think best sums up the approach of this book and the Yahoo! Group from which it is
derived:
The guru is in you.
The truth about any practice of personal development, whether it comes from a spiritual
tradition or some other source of inspiration, is that no one can teach another person how
to be happy. Those who believe they have useful information can only share what has worked
for them or pass along what they've heard has worked for others. This Yogani does with a
degree of honesty and compassion that is astonishing, refreshing, and consistent.
In this case, the information Yogani passes along comes from the original Yoga Sutras-- an
ancient manual for cultivating the magnificence of the human spirit. The lessons focus on
what works, how it works, and how to recognize when it is working for you. The practices
themselves, though preserved through the Hindu tradition, were developed through
experiment and observation over many centuries without regard to any particular religious
belief. They can be applied to deepen the experience of any faith, or simply build joy and
character regardless of one's opinion about the nature of the divine.
Time after time, both in the lessons and when answering questions, the usefulness of this
no-nonsense approach shines through. Yogani has a way of clarifying the intent of each
practice, which is to make steady and noticeable progress toward a deeper and more
reliable experience of happiness that is independent of external circumstances.
Although much of the material contained in the book is available in the
AdvancedYogaPractices group on Yahoo!, it is extremely useful and convenient to have ready
access to the entire collection of lessons and the additional material that is only
available in the book.
If the 12-Step and other self-help movements were at the forefront of cultural development
at the close of the 20th Century, the advanced understanding of Yoga practices as set
forth in this book will no doubt form the foundation of personal development in the 21st.
When Yogani says things like this:
The essence of divine experience is unending devastating bliss and an unshakable silent
peace.
He is describing an experience that he and other practitioners have noticed. His claim
that this experience can be attained through the practices is easy to verify. When done
properly-without undue strain or haste-the practices are harmless. As long as you remember
that the guru is in you and follow your own inner guidance as you practice, your progress
will be smooth, steady, and noticeable. May you be truly happy!
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unique lessons, February 28, 2005
Reviewer: Ganjikota R. Heera "GKR" (India)
Yogani's contribution to the spread of this invaluable knowledge is beyond words.During
the age when finding a true master is almost impossible, these lessons are a great service
to mankind.Some concepts like "self pacing" explained and emphasised in the
lessons have great practical value during Advanced Yoga practices. For the first time I
was convinced that knowledge presented in the right way can bring out the guru in each and
everyone of us.These lessons are a must read and must practice for everyone who have asked
themselves that fundamental question "who am I?"
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Practical
Enlightenment for the 21st Century, February 27, 2005
Reviewer: S Luedtke (United States)
Advanced Yoga Practices-Easy Lessons for Ecstatic Living
The philosophy of yoga teaches that serenity and ecstatic joy are the natural state of all
human beings. Experiencing this state of living is not a matter of building something new,
but rather of setting free what is already there. In Advanced Yoga Practices-Easy Lessons
for Ecstatic Living (AYP), Yogani provides instruction in a series of ancient yogic
practices that go to the core of that liberation.
Surprisingly, the techniques presented in Advanced Yoga Practices are not difficult.
Unlike hatha yoga, there are no elaborate postures, no dramatic twistings and stretchings.
AYP contains techniques for breathing and meditation that gently but powerfully tone up
the nervous system, raise energy, and liberate our natural serenity and joy. Also
surprising is that Yogani, the author, presents this information as a non-sectarian
mechanical process follow the procedures and the results happen. Just as when you lift
weights your muscles gradually become stronger regardless of whether you re a Hindu,
Muslim, Christian, or Atheist, when you practice the AYP methods, serenity and joy are
gradually liberated regardless of religious or philosophical belief. And, as with physical
training, AYP methods recognize that individuals develop at their own pace. Students are
constantly reminded to practice at a level that maintains a comfortable balance between
inner development and outer life.
The book compiles dialogs from the AYP online discussion group and adds a substantial
amount of new material not found online. The format consists of techniques taught by
Yogani, questions from group members, and Yogani s replies. Yogani writes in impressively
lucid, literate, American English that reveals not only his formidable understanding of
Eastern and Western spirituality, but also his gentle sense of humor and grounding in the
modern world.
I have practiced yoga for over 30 years and have read a lot of yogic literature. I feel
that the information I learned in AYP has done more to further my spiritual evolution than
any other resource. It s truly a practical guide to enlightenment for the 21st century.
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Brilliant Introduction to a magical, never
ending path , February 23, 2005
Reviewer: Tom
Advanced Yoga Practices is probably the best source for anyone who is interested in a
clear, scientific direction along the path of deep meditation. Starting from the basic
principles, then gradually developing towards the most advanced ones, this vast system of
lessons should satisfy well-experienced yoga practitioners, as well as beginners.
Yogani's work is brilliant not only for embarking on the unprecedented effort of combining
knowledge of various esoteric schools into a coherent, scientific core of clear practical
knowledge: Beyond its great opulence of information, it also excells in its ability to
emphasize critical points and matters which the young adept has to face, repeating them
and reassuring their conveyance - while never becoming dully repetitve. Thus, the student
gains the benefit of being carefully lead along this unknown, at times intimidating path,
while being able to safely develop his skills - without taking any unwanted risks.
From personal experience, I may testify that woking with Yogani's system yielded
incredible results during a very short period of time. Perhaps the world of advanced yoga
is not suitable to everyone - some may just stick for the first lessons for their whole
life - however, for those who are interested to take the leap forward, this is probably
the best source available.
Highly recommended!
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I LOve this practice, and highly recommend
the book!, February 22, 2005
Reviewer: marie (montauk ny)
Yogani has a hit with this one. The yoga lessons are precise, to the point and easily
incorporated into your current living patterns. So many of the yoga books I have read and
worked with just expect too much from a householder in terms of time commitment-I find
that yogani's Advanced Yoga practices are the express elevator to finding the spirit
within you. each day you feel a bit more, you give a bit more, and you flow a bit
more....blessings! P.S. Get the book and find out for yourself. A fellow spirit traveler
and yoga teacher/artist marie
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A comprehensive exposition of the higher
techniques of yoga, February 22, 2005
Reviewer: David J Reynolds (Providence, RI, USA)
There was a time when, in order to find the inner secrets of Yoga,
you had no option but to dedicate your life to the yogic path and spend years as a
disciple among those who would slowly reveal those secrets to you. Fortunately, Yogani has
done all that for you. He has gathered these secrets the slow and hard way, and presents
them all in a single easily-accessible book.
The book is a comprehensive exposition of the higher techniques of yoga and tantra. The
question-and answer sections are based on real questions from a yahoo group; this makes
them very real and
informative.
In revealing what is usually kept secret, Yogani pulls out all the stops. The book reveals
heavy-duty yoga techniques, such as Advanced Kechari, which is, as far as I know, nowhere
else available in print at this time.
In a departure from the more paternal Guru Tradition, Yogani teaches in athe tradition of
a Yogic Scientist. He presents the known material, without requiring you to participate in
a myth of his
omniscience. You progress under the advice to pace yourself; you are invited to be your
own guru, judging when you are ready for the more powerful techniques and holding back if
you temporarily find them to be too much.
This is not to say that the book is too advanced for the less advanced yoga practitioner.
Everyone can benefit from the many gentle methods which make up the main body of the book.
But for advanced yoga practitioners in particular, the book is worth its weight in gold.
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BEST YOGA GUIDANCE IS HERE, February 21,
2005
Reviewer: akc "VIND" (USA)
Every human being in their heart loves the peace and bliss that comes forth in meditation.
Unfortunately we may give up due to lack of guidance, too much stress and sometimes too
complicated teaching, doctrines and so many barriers to hinder our true self shining
forth.
The Advanced Yoga Practices lessons are one of the simplest to understand and apply in
daily life because they seem to come right from the hussle and tussle of life. They belong
to no sect, religion or faith but to one who is seeking truth beyond beliefs. I have found
them to be terse and right on target for the person living in the world. I strongly
recommend the lessons for all.
Humanity really needs something which frees it, even while living a worldly life.Yogani's
words are the simplest and easiest to follow and apply. Go ahead with this adventure, for
it is coming to your door.
AKC
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The only book on yoga you will ever need!,
February 20, 2005
Reviewer: Ramón Sender Barayón (http://www.raysender.com) (San Francisco, CA USA)
When these lessons first appeared on a Yahoo list, I was intrigued. When Yogani offered
more and more excellent material without ever 'playing' the guru, AND also remaining
anonymous, I was impressed.
Obviously here was a true teacher, with none of the 'politics' that occur when a group of
aspirants gather around a master. As the Yahoo list readers grew to over 2,000, Yogani
opened a website for all the lessons that now, with some deft edits and additions, has
become a superb book. As someone who has read yoga manuals for over 40 years (the first
was "Fundamentals of Yoga" by Dr. Rammurti Mishra in 1966),
I find the style and suggested practices of this book very accessible, both for the
beginner and the more advanced. It's the only book on breathing, energy circulation,
chakra-openings and meditation that you will ever need. If I had to choose three books to
take to a desert island with me, this would be one. With sincere appreciation, many thanks
to Yogani!
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The easiest way to get close to yoga and meditation,
February 20, 2005
Reviewer: Pedro Hernandez (Mexico)
Yoga is not just asanas. This book is a different approach to try yoga and meditation. It
explains very clearly how to begin meditation with clear results on our daily living. Any
question arriving to your mind after practicing for a few days, has an answer in the book.
The feedback of hundred of pupils around the world gave Yogani the knowledge to develop a
firm, easy and direct path to live in ecstasy.
As a yoga teacher in Mexico I use these teachings in my yoga and tantra classes.
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AYP - a must have for all levels of practice, February 20,
2005
Reviewer: Lilia Petkova (Budapest, Hungary)
'Advanced Yoga Practices' is a very practical and simple guidebook that can help anyone
build an effective yoga routine. It teaches yoga in a way that is unintimidating
(everything is explained clearly and simply) and informative. It is perfect for busy
people who cannot spare hours for yoga but at the same time, ironically, are most in need
of its effects: increased energy levels, improved health and memory, peace of mind and
plain ol' joy of life often lost in everyday struggles. What you will learn from this book
is how to do yoga in the time you have available for it in a way that maximizes its
benefits.
More advanced yoga students will understand better some very advanced techniques and
probably will be tempted to try out new exercises with far-reaching effects.
Using the methods in 'Advanced Yoga Practices' I was able to reduce my eye-strain that was
causing me significant problems and improve my eyesight and energy level. I am really
sorry this book was not with me many years ago and that I only recently started to benefit
from this knowledge.
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Meditation For This Millenium & Beyond, February 20,
2005
Reviewer: Georgia Viktoria Weinkauf (Athens, Greece)
I can clearly say Yogani's book IS THE SINGLE,MOST INFORMATIVE, Helpful, TO THE Point,AND
WORTHY ADVICE On Meditation, AND, OH, SO much More, ADVICE I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS IN MY
ENTIRE LIFE!!! He taught me What Meditation IS!!!
Yogani, has, single-handidly ADDED A DIMENSION(the 5th!) TO my Spiritual Practice, by
helping me in re-suming twice-daily meditation. Before, when I practiced meditation, I
never reached past alpha stage relaxation! Now, with such EASE, I slip into a SEA of BLISS
and EXTASCY!!! As a Yoga Teacher I want to spread the word of this Marvelous book, I
only wish I could order 10-20 copies for my own students!
Thank you, Yogani!
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The book that changed my life, February 19, 2005
Reviewer: nearoanoke (California, USA)
This book is originally an online series of lessons as a yahoo group which I came across
at this crucial juncture of my life and it has been the TURNING POINT of my life.
I was like any other common individual with doubts about the truth of the spiritual life
doubting whether it is REAL or not. I wasnt sure how to clarify this given the fact that I
am regular software
professional with 9-5 job and no time to go and search for sages/rushis who would clarify
my doubts. I couldnt even leave my regular life for a monastic life either because I didnt
know whether it was REAL or not. Even if I go search and find some sage, how would I be
assured that he is speaking the truth? Could I question him? Would such a learned person
answer my ignorant questions not to mention whether he would have time do so or not. And
there is the risk that such spiritual knowledge can be diluted with meaningless religious
myths created by some selfish gurus who want dominance. In this confused state what is the
solution for a normal person like me? How would I know the truth?
Finally the light came in the form of Yogani (the author of this book) and his online
lessons. I just cant describe my happiness after I found these lessons. Each and every
doubt that I had from childhood about life, god, spirituality has been clarified and still
there is a lot I am learning everyday from this great person. This book is a replica of
those online lessons with lot more knowledge added to it and written in a detailed form. I
am generally the kind of individual who doesnt accept anything if I dont see the proper
reason behind it. I promise you that you will never be disappointed with these lessons in
this book and the wonderful way they have been put together (without any religious
prejudices and with an open-to-question truth).
This book will change your life. It has changed my life and it will surely change yours.
It is worth its weight in gold. The money you spend in buying the book also will go to
charity and useful purpose
which is all the more reason to buy it. Dont miss this book. I am indebted to yogani
forever for this book and lessons. Thank you.
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A rare & deep insightful teachings on advanced
yoga!, January 7, 2005
Reviewer: Najla Bose "aum" (Los Angeles)
Yogani's teachings are a blessing to those wanting to learn the higher secretive forms of
yoga that is seldom taught even in India. The teachings manage to capture in words, the
deeper tantric wisdom.
As a yogi who lived in India with the Siddhar Sages, practicing these advanced forms of
yoga, I was so pleasantly surprised to read Yogani's teachings that was so illustrative of
the techniques that I could
not find words for.
These invaluable teachings from Yogani is a gift of the ancient Sages to the world! Yogani
has not only brought in words the techniques and the insights behind it, but has also
built up the teachings on a
foundation of sound principles of safety that can be utilized by even those starting a
yogic practice.
Good luck and blessings to all on this path into Light! AUM
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