[PDF] Mussar Yoga eBook

Author : Edith R. Brotman, PhD, RYT-500
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 10,18 MB
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1580237843

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An accessible introduction to an embodied spiritual practice for anyone seeking profound and lasting self-transformation. “Mussar practice aims to help us become more whole in our lives. It is focused on helping us move from partialness or even brokenness toward wholeness. Yoga embodies a similar concept.... By marrying Mussar practice and yoga practice, this book opens a new pathway to developing greater wholeness.... The wholeness that comes of our efforts in turn affects both body and soul, and we experience the fruit of our efforts in the form of inner peace.” —from the Foreword In this clear and easy-to-use introduction to Mussar Yoga—a blending of Jewish and Eastern spiritual practices—you will learn how to explore the physical dimension of ethical behaviors and attitudes such as humility, generosity, enthusiasm and gratitude through yoga poses and the yogic practice of breath work. Intended for the novice as well as the yoga expert, and for people of all faiths, each exercise is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, helpful photographs, mantras and journaling exercises. With practice, Mussar Yoga can help free you from bad habits and self-destructive behavior, increase your capacity for compassion and acts of goodness, and help you develop a more fulfilling, meaningful life.

Author : Alan Morinis
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 18,6 MB
Release : 2014-06-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781459682191

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A clear and easy - to - use introduction to Mussar Yoga - a blending of Jewish and Eastern spiritual practices. Intended for the novice as well as the yoga expert and for people of all faiths, each exercise is accompanied by step - by - step instructions, helpful photographs, mantras and journaling exercises.

Author : Alan Morinis
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 24,97 MB
Release : 2008-12-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834822210

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Mussar is an illuminating, approachable, and highly practical set of teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiritual realization in the midst of day-to-day life. Here is an accessible and inspiring introduction to this Jewish spiritual path, which until lately has been best known in the world of Orthodox Judaism. The core teaching of Mussar is that our deepest essence is inherently pure and holy, but this inner radiance is obscured by extremes of emotion, desire, and bad habits. Our work in life is to uncover the brilliant light of the soul. The Mussar masters developed transformative teachings and practices—some of which are contemplative, some of which focus on how we relate to others in daily life—to help us to heal and refine ourselves.

Author : Greg Marcus
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 29,55 MB
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0738749877

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Bring your everyday life into alignment with your aspirational values through Mussar, a thousand-year-old Jewish practice of spiritual growth based on mindful living. Perfect for anyone, regardless of age or experience, this comprehensive book presents thirteen soul traits—ranging from humility and gratitude to trust and honor—and the simple daily actions you can take to develop them. Drawing on universal principles and providing grounded instruction, The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions helps you explore soul traits through daily techniques and exercises, including mantras, mindful observation, and journaling. Nurture your spirit with inspiring stories and build a soul trait profile to better understand yourself. By dedicating two weeks of practice to each trait, you'll see major changes in how you approach the world and feel empowered to be your best self. Praise: "The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions opens wide the doors to a traditional Jewish spiritual practice that has the power to transform your life."—Alan Morinis, Dean, The Mussar Institute and author of Everyday Holiness "Weaving ancient wisdom with twenty-first-century circumstances, Greg Marcus beautifully presents how the teachings of Mussar can bring you a deeper sense of purpose and a better life."—Tiffany Shlain, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and creator of The Making of a Mensch

Author : Alan Morinis
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 46,54 MB
Release : 2007-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834826054

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“A compelling portrait of the relationship between a student and a teacher,” this spiritual memoir “raises important questions about the meaning of Judaism and the search for spirituality in this world” (Los Angeles Times) Jewish by birth, though from a secular family, Alan Morinis explored Hinduism and Buddhism as a young man. But in 1997, in the face of personal crisis, he turned to his Jewish heritage for guidance. In his reading he happened upon a Jewish spiritual tradition called Mussar. Gradually he realized that he had stumbled upon an insightful discipline for self-development, complete with meditative, contemplative, and other well-developed transformative practices designed to penetrate the deepest roots of the inner life. Eventually reaching the limits of what he could learn on his own, he decided to seek out a Mussar teacher. This was not an easy task, since almost the entire world of the Mussar tradition had been wiped out in the Holocaust. In time, he found an accomplished master who stood in an unbroken line of transmission of the Mussar tradition, and who lived in the center of a community of Orthodox Jews on Long Island. This book tells the story of Morinis’s journey to meet his teacher and what he learned from him, revealing the central teachings and practices that are the spiritual treasury and legacy of Mussar.

Author : Alan Morinis
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 45,58 MB
Release : 2010-08-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834822199

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The myriad events and interactions that make up our everyday life provide a rich opportunity for us to examine our impulses and actions and grow spiritually, according to the Jewish practice of Mussar. Mussar is an eminently wise, practical, and effective way to cultivate awareness, gratitude, personal growth, and ethical action on a daily basis. The path has its origins in Orthodox Judaism but it has become popular with Jews of all affiliations who are interested in a practice that can infuse daily life with more purpose and meaning. This daybook will be an essential companion to anyone who wants to experience this life-changing contemplative practice. Using a "soul trait" such as honesty, courage, enthusiasm, honor, and equanimity as a starting point, each practice page includes: • a teaching that illuminates the trait of the day • an affirmation phrase focused on that trait • a practical exercise to expand our experience of the trait • a space for journaling about experiences with the trait To learn more, visit www.mussarinstitute.org.

Author : Steven A. Rapp
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 35,9 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1580231624

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Gracefully blends aspects of hatha yoga, the shapes of the Hebrew letters, physical fitness and spiritual wellness to connect yoga practice with Jewish spiritual life-and vice versa. Includes easy-to-follow instructions, black-and-white photographs showing each yoga pose, the relationship of the Hebrew letter yoga pose to its equivalent hatha yoga pose and a list of resources for further information.

Author : Steven J. Gold
Publisher : Steven Gold
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 18,98 MB
Release : 2009-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0557126924

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This work is subtitled, "Om Shalom: Explorations of a Jewish Yogi". It expresses insights, connections and syntheses between the traditions of Judaism, including Jewish mysticism and kabala; the Western Mystical Tradition, including Theosophy and related subjects; and the Eastern Spiritual Tradition as expressed through Indian Yoga and Vedanta. It contains a succinct summary of basic spiritual principles distilled from years of study, meditation and self-transformation.The improved and expanded second edition contains new material on Hebrew Mantras and Jewish Healing Meditation, along with other additions and revisions. Learn about aspects of Yoga beyond the mat and Judaism beyond religion, and the many connections between these two ancient spiritual traditions. Includes practical guides to basic Yoga and Jewish meditation and healing meditation and their theoretical underpinnings. This Second Edition is the same as the other one listed, just with a different ISBN for different distribution.

Author : Tara Feldman
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 19,79 MB
Release : 2021-11
Category :
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Drawing on a deep knowledge of both traditions, Feldman and Epstein illuminate the Jewish holiday cycle through the lens of yoga. Part practical handbook, part journal, this insightful work leads the reader on a yoga journey anchored in Jewish time. For 12 holidays, from Rosh HaShanah to Tisha B'Av, a curated selection of yoga poses, accompanied by a Hebrew mantra and meditation, guides beginning and advanced practitioners alike to embody the themes and essence of each holiday.

Author : Diane Bloomfield
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 20,94 MB
Release : 2004-03-31
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0787973408

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This highly original book introduces a fascinating new approach to yoga and Torah by combining the practice of classic yoga postures with traditional and mystical Jewish wisdom. Each chapter begins by presenting a central Jewish spiritual concept that engages readers of all faiths on a personal level. It offers an in-depth exploration of the concept, quoting and commenting on sacred Jewish texts from the Pentateuch (Five Books of Moses) and other sources. It then guides its readers with mastery and clarity through a meditation and a set of fundamental yoga postures--clearly illustrated by beautiful photographs--for both beginning and advanced yoga students. The Torah concept is actualized and experienced through the practice of these postures. Torah Yoga helps to heighten awareness of body, mind, and spirit?it illuminates the heart of Jewish wisdom.