Awaken: Inside Yoga Meditation [first edition]

There is no happiness without peace, no peace without a tranquil mind."Humans have been seeking the experience and vision of the world deep within the self since the dawn of civilization. Jaganath Carrera's manual on Yoga meditation brings together carefully selected ancient sources of wisdom and contemporary practical instructions that we can take with us as we awaken to this inward journey. The author himself is an accomplished lifetime yogi who desires to assist us with the voice of a teacher as we step into the landscape within. As both a caring guide and a most gracious host, Carrera, with this guide, beautifully ushers us in!" -- Graham M. Schweig, Ph.D., Scholar, Yogi and Teacher of Yoga, Professor, Author-translator of Bhagavad Gītā: The Beloved Lord's Secret Love Song."Awaken: Inside Yoga Meditation, is well written, practical and accessible. It serves to make meditation from a yogic perspective understandable to a larger audience. The book corrects a lot of distortions in popular Yoga today in which meditation is usually kept in the background, and shows its centrality in all of Yoga." -- David Frawley, Author, Yoga and Ayurveda, Mantra Yoga and Primal Sound and other works. Founder of vedanet.com. Awaken: Inside Yoga Meditation presents a clear, modern perspective on meditation theory and practice rooted in the 5000 year old tradition of Yoga. * Step-by-step guidance for beginners and experienced meditators* Proven methods to build and maintain a regular practice * Hints and suggestions to deepen your meditation experience * The roots of Yoga meditation * The science of meditation* Two sample meditation routines * Extensive cross referencing* A Quick Start Guide so you can begin practicing today