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Meditation and Its Practice

In this practical guide to inner life, Swami Rama—one of the most advanced yoga masters to visit the West—teaches us how to slip beyond the mental turbulence of our ordinary thought processes into an infinite reservoir of consciousness from which we can draw guidance, creative power, joy, and tranquility. The techniques presented here have been used by the sages of India from time immemorial to live in harmony with the world around them, to find strength to face life’s difficulties, and to know themselves.

About the Author:

One of the greatest masters from the Himalayas, Swami Rama is the founder of the Himalayan Institute. Born in India, he studied in both India and Europe and received his spiritual training in the Himalayan cave monasteries and in Tibet. His best known work, Living With the Himalayan Masters reveals the many facets of this singular adept and demonstrates his embodiment of the living tradition of the East.

Table of Contents:
    Introduction by Rolf Sovik, Psy.D.
    Preface
    1. What Is Meditation
    2. Preparation for Meditation
    3. Meditation Postures
    4. Meditation, Mind, and Mantra
    5. Breathing Practices
    6. A Program for Progress in Meditation
    Questions and Answers on the Practice of Meditation
    Recommendations for Further Study
    Appendix A: Relaxation Exercises
    Appendix B: Breath Training
    Glossary
    About the Author

Excerpts:

"Meditation can give you that which nothing else can give you. It introduces you to yourself."
 —Swami Rama


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