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Im working on this book:

A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya

This is, in my opinion, the most complete book you will find on Yoga.

Also, I have been working on his companion book:

Kundalini Tantra

This second book covers in more detail Kundalini and Chakra work.

Both of these books are "esoteric". The Swami mentions "magick" several times and even compares Tantra with Kabbalah in several places. So it's definitely not just a bunch of poses. This guy is the real deal.

Well done brother! I can only advise that keep things small to begin with. Even if you just do 20m of pranayama per day to start, it’s better than trying to do an hour per day and giving up at Day 4.

If you really want to get deep into I would recommend reading this (no affiliation, promise) - Yoga and Kriya: A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques: 1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/8185787085

Check the other sellers of the book as you can buy it for 1/3 the prime price

Ah, I see.

Satyananda Saraswati - A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya


Satyananda Saraswati - Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha

Mukunda Stiles - Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy

KS Joshi - Yogic Pranayama

David Frawley - Ayurveda and the Mind

Satyananda Saraswati - Kundalini Tantra


Good luck and all the best. I recommend all books for a rounded introduction. I'd also recommend a more technical book on Chakras by Harish Johari, but I'd start with the above books.

http://www.amazon.com/Systematic-Course-Ancient-Tantric-Techniques/dp/8185787085/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1462380086&sr=8-4&keywords=kriya+yoga

This book is considered "The Bible" of yoga. Other spiritual books that have helped me is a book called "Mindfulness in Action" by Chogyam Trungpa

First of all, just to reiterate, goals can get you down if you see you're not attaining them. Your major goal, probably, is to just do your best, and let the unknown unfold.. Kind of cliche, I know.

Second, the book/course for you depends on what side of meditation you are coming from, but if you really want to take meditation seriously and are determined to go by a systematic course, then I can give you the absolute best book to get: A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya. This book is by far the best course/instructions/information on yoga. There is nothing it does not cover. You can get a hundred different books on various yoga paths, such as raja yoga, bhakti yoga, hatha yoga, etc etc, but everything you can find right here. It will cover the Buddhism as well. You will learn everything you need to know, and it slowly but surely teaches everything in a precise order, little by little, gradually introducing more advance meditation techniques, including Kriya yoga. But yoga isn't just about meditation of course, it's about how to lead a balanced, fulfilling life.

The book is basically compiled with the intention that the teacher is right in front of you. You can go through one lesson a week, or one lesson biweekly or monthly; it's up to you.

And don't be put off by a couple strange things that seem so strange to westerners. For example, the very first lesson teaches Jala neti, a good preparation for meditation that involves cleaning the nostrils with water. Be your own judge; if you don't want to do something it says, don't. (Though I would personally recommend jala neti as it has amazing effects).

Hopefully this has been of some help to you and others. Take care.

Edit: Oh, and don't be put off by the price. The book has so much information that it really is all you need. If it is really what you are looking for, it's the best long-term investment you can make. There are two in my house just in case something happens to one of them =)

I had no knowledge of yoga apart from hearing here and there.
But i got hold of a book "A Systematic Course In The Ancient Tantric Techniques Of Yoga And Kriya". Following the book ever since. It gives detailed practice regime from 15 Mins per day to an hour based on your time availability. Highly recommended. Till now, no need to change food habits. practicing from 6 months.

The Anatomy of Yoga is good for teaching beginners outside of the actual asana time. Focus muscles are highlighted in chart-like photos and diagrams.


Also this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8185787085/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

has a lot of ancillary kriya that can help many people if you can teach it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yoga-Kriya-Systematic-Ancient-Techniques/dp/8185787085

Working through this book would be an adventure for anyone, whatever level their skill in asana, pranayama, etc.

All the best to you - I still feel like a beginner and I've been practicing for a few years now. Never stop opening yourself up to new territory and never stop observing. Everything can be learned from, my friend :)

That's fine, just make sure you go slow and do the preparatory practices first. Otherwise you'll just be met with extreme pain and agony as the energy forces itself and burns through any blockages or impurities in your nervous system. I use this book It's a complete course on pretty much everything to do with meditation, yoga, etc. You're supposed to do each chapter for a month before moving on to the next one. I've had great results so far and don't have any negative effects.

*: I found a pdf of the book. It's pretty expensive on amazon. I got mine for around $35.

check out this: A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques of Yoga and Kriya also available online in a pdf here the book expects that you take 3 years to complete it

I literally gave you an ancient practice to generate the warmth of love and the feeling along with commentary that is suitable for a begginer. I got that from the book a systemic course in the ancient tantric techniques of yoga and kriya. https://www.amazon.com/Systematic-Course-Ancient-Tantric-Techniques/dp/8185787085

The author was one of the most respected yogis in the world, a master of multiple tantric rites and formed multiple monasteries and ashrams. But your right he probably has his head up his ass and you know the way.

I can tell you techniques they used to generate body heat (but you don't feel the warmth due to the depth of meditation) that they use to meditate in the snow for prolonged periods but you don't seem open enough and receptive to advice to use it safely, nor do you understand the metaphysical body and the deeper essences of emotions required to go that deep so it would be useless to you.

The most important thing is your desire to experience this feeling will blind you. Desire is the enemy and your ego is obviously out of balance. Maybe someone else will tell you