Everyday, millions of people roll out their yoga mats or sit on their meditation cushions in an effort to quiet the mind and heal the body. Some practice Iyengar yoga, while others practice vinyasa or restorative yoga-almost all who practice yoga have touched something deep within themselves and had their lives transformed by this ancient practice. In Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic, Darren Main offers a fresh, down-to-earth approach to the time-tested practice and philosophy of yoga. He shows us the way to apply the ancient wisdom of India to every aspect of life. From work and relationships, to death and dying-allowing even our busiest days to become powerful and mystical adventures, filled with all the wonder and magic that was once reserved for those living as monks and nuns. This is not a book about perfecting yoga asanas or pranayama breathing techniques. It is a book about changing the way we see the world-transforming every experience and relationship into a yoga practice unto itself. Since teachers like Swami Vivakananda and Paramahansa Yogananda brought yoga to the West, yoga students and teachers alike have sought to integrate the practice and philosophy of yoga into modern life. Find out why this best-selling yoga book has been used in yoga teacher training programs the world over and has become a modern spiritual classic.

Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic

Many yoga teachers are great at teaching, but often struggle with the business of yoga. Finding a balance between sharing yoga with the world and running an ethical business can be challenging. The Yogi Entrepreneur is the definitive manual on starting and growing a yoga business. Whether you are an established teacher, looking to expand your student base, a new teacher fresh out of yoga teacher training, or you are simply considering signing up for your first yoga certification course-this book is for you. The Yogi Entrepreneur offers chapters on becoming a yoga teacher, marketing and branding, ethics, leading retreats and workshops, developing a Wordpress website, managing social media like Twitter and Facebook, and many other important skills for success as a teacher or yoga studio owner. With scores of resources, low-cost marketing tips, and time-saving tools, this book is a yoga teachers toolbox. The Yogi Entrepreneur has been used in hundreds of teacher training programs around the world and has helped thousands of yoga teachers to find their audience, define their brand, and share their unique approach to yoga more effectively. Whether your teaching is rooted in more traditional styles of yoga like Iyengar, Kripalu and Integral, or in more contemporary disciplines such as Forrest, Bikram, Baptiste and Anusara yoga, the simple and straightforward tools outlined in these pages will help you to reach your true potential as a yoga teacher. If you are ready to jumpstart your yoga and meditation business then look no further!

The Yogi Entrepreneur: A Guide to Earning a Mindful Living Through Yoga

Every day, modern science validates what ancient mystics have long known-Meditation is good for the body, mind, and soul. Yet thousands of people attempt to meditate each year only to give up in frustration; perhaps you are one of them. The truth is-meditation need not be difficult. You don't need to be able to sit on the floor or to chant ancient mantras. The only thing that is needed is a desire to quiet the mind and heal the body. Inner Tranquility: A Guide to Seated Meditation, strips away the mystery and misconceptions so often associated with the practice. By using contemporary examples from his own practice and more than three decades of teaching, author and yoga teacher Darren Main will help you develop a rewarding and lasting meditation practice. Forget what you think you know about meditation, and try it again for the first time using the proven techniques and useful tips that-when used constantly, guarantee a life-long practice.

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