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The Yoga Matrix
- The Body as a Gateway to Freedom
- Narrated by: Richard Freeman
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
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Summary
Within the Yoga Sutra, an ancient text about the practice of yoga, only two verses mention asanas, or the postures we commonly associate with yoga in the West. Patanjali, the legendary sage and author of this 2,250-year-old work, was concerned not solely with physical development or even mental development. In fact the original purpose of yoga was - and remains - to function as a complete spiritual path where the body serves as a gateway to enlightenment.
In The Yoga Matrix, the renowned instructor Richard Freeman immerses us in the rich teachings and sutras that inform the many schools of yoga and reveals how the body can serve as the ultimate laboratory, temple, and place of pilgrimage for spiritual inquiry. Looking back 5,000 years, Freeman uncovers the living roots of yoga philosophy and observes how they have grown into many schools, techniques, and philosophies that are united by a vast, interpenetrating matrix that holds the key to understanding yoga's full depth and greater purpose.
Freeman first traveled to India in 1968, where he began a lifetime of study with the living masters of yoga and its mysteries. Now he teaches these authentic lessons and their original subtleties, with the questions and concerns of the serious Western student in mind. What is the yogic view of reality? Why was yoga first developed? How is progress traditionally measured? What are the principles of working with the body's subtle energy? Where do I start?
From profound concepts at the center of this ancient cosmic philosophy to the cherished teaching stories and chants that enrich its daily practice, here is a complete audio curriculum with the power to catalyze your daily yoga practice.
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- LJ
- 31-10-16
A 'Must Read' for those interested in the way of Yoga
The Yoga Matrix, gave me great insights as to how the many aspects and paths of Yoga blend and overlap. Richards's ability to take a comprehensive subject and explain it in an easy to understand, humble and at times fun way makes this book a must for most, if not all with an interest to learn the origins and essence of Yoga. Being an audio book complemented the text, as the delivery and guidance makes it feel like 1:1 tuition. Thank you Richard
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- SJ Paz
- 23-01-17
Very Complete, easy to listen to, Brilliant
As you can see from the title I loved it. DM for more info
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- Ma
- 30-08-17
Profound interpretation of ancient art
I listened to The Yoga Matrix maybe five times by now. Arrive to new understanding each time. Thoroughly enjoys this book, will come back to it again I'm sure!
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- Rafal Gadomski
- 10-03-22
lovely lecture
very inspiring lecture that allow an insite to a deep sense of what yoga is or could be for any practitioner on any level of achievement
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- Miss SL Whicheloe
- 17-03-18
clear and direct
Gently spoken , good even pace and manner. A well explained overview of yoga from a practioners view.
Richard has made sense of yoga by grappling with its paradox's and terminologies and testing it on the yoga mat and the meditatiom cushion
Ultimatey seeing how yoga can help us live day to day in relationship with ourselves and each other.
highly reccomend
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- Kindle Customer
- 18-04-22
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As a yoga teacher student this was a delight to listen to. Enjoyed Richard’s voice as well as the content of the book. Have listened to twice and intend on listening more.
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