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Yoga and Vipassana: An Integrated Life Style
In modern first paced life Yoga is not only necessary relaxation but it is also essential for a happy life. On the physical side yoga makes our body strong and flexible. Yoga brings relaxations in our muscles and it also helps to improve the blood circulation in our body. Yoga brings harmony in body mind and soul. The peaceful and calming effect of Vipassana is also time tested. The insight meditation, mindfulness of Vipassana meditation removes the past impressions.
The author Amit Ray, shares the benefits of yoga and vipassan in an integrated way, which is easy to follow. This is a practical and valuable guide for all, who wants to enjoy the combine fruits of the ancient practices of yoga and vipassana.
The author Amit Ray, shares the benefits of yoga and vipassan in an integrated way, which is easy to follow. This is a practical and valuable guide for all, who wants to enjoy the combine fruits of the ancient practices of yoga and vipassana.
232 pages
First published May 12, 2010
About the author
Amit Ray
51 books410 followersAmit Ray is an enlightened spiritual master in the Himalayan Yoga and Vipassana tradition. His discoveries of the 114 chakras, quantum attention function, and compassionate artificial intelligence have made him famous. He began sharing his experiences after a series of transformative spiritual awakening. He is a man who attained complete realization of the Infinite. He is a man of compassion and love.
In his Himalayan Centre at Uttarkashi, he lives a life dedicated to meditation and yoga. He is author of several books on meditation, compassion, yoga, quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence and other topics.
Amit Ray, as a scientist, after doing his PhD in artificial intelligence and computational neuroscience, conducted many research in the areas of intelligence, quantum theory and the nature of consciousness. He worked in India, USA and UK for about 15 years. He has implemented many complex and large-scale AI projects across the world. With a spiritual bent of mind from his very childhood, he undertook intense practices in meditation from when he was a child. In his later years, many mystical experiences prompted him to dedicate his life for the search of truth. He taught that true freedom is possible for everyone of us.
In his Himalayan Centre at Uttarkashi, he lives a life dedicated to meditation and yoga. He is author of several books on meditation, compassion, yoga, quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence and other topics.
Amit Ray, as a scientist, after doing his PhD in artificial intelligence and computational neuroscience, conducted many research in the areas of intelligence, quantum theory and the nature of consciousness. He worked in India, USA and UK for about 15 years. He has implemented many complex and large-scale AI projects across the world. With a spiritual bent of mind from his very childhood, he undertook intense practices in meditation from when he was a child. In his later years, many mystical experiences prompted him to dedicate his life for the search of truth. He taught that true freedom is possible for everyone of us.
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August 12, 2011
Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga are complementary to each other. In this book Dr. Amit Ray shows in a scientific manner the ways and means, the methods and techniques to combine these two ancient teachings in a seamless manner. The sequence of the selected yoga postures with mindfulness are having wonderful result. Recent scientific researches on neuroscience proved the benefits of these two techniques in several studies. Ray shows the practical ways to use them in busy life. Whether you have no background in mindfulness meditation or yoga or have been practicing for years, this book is for you.
For getting perfect balance in physical fitness, strength, beauty and happiness, this book is an asset. The presentation of the book is plain, simple and penetrating. This is easy to follow. There is something good for everyone, from beginning students to more advanced practitioners.
The book dissolve the boundaries between Buddhism and yoga in a lucid and fluid manner. Experimenting with them is surely beneficial to every one.I highly recommend this book for all.
For getting perfect balance in physical fitness, strength, beauty and happiness, this book is an asset. The presentation of the book is plain, simple and penetrating. This is easy to follow. There is something good for everyone, from beginning students to more advanced practitioners.
The book dissolve the boundaries between Buddhism and yoga in a lucid and fluid manner. Experimenting with them is surely beneficial to every one.I highly recommend this book for all.
July 26, 2012
Vipassana (mindfulness meditation) is considered the heart of Buddhist meditation but its essence is universal and of deep practical benefit to all. Similarly yoga exercises are beneficial for our health and mind. This book is for getting the benefits from both these practices. Ray's book is more detailed in its exercises and explanation of breath and postures during daily formal meditation as well as retreat practices. The book describes the limitations and benefits of mindfulness and yoga practices. It explains the combined procedures for integrating the yoga principles and Vipassana (mindfulness) meditation in details. From this book, I have learned practices for my physical fitness and mental happiness.
December 31, 2016
An wonderful guide for subtler meditation.
February 24, 2011
The author Amit Ray, explains everything that are needed for daily yoga and vipassana practices. For the first time Patanajli's yoga sutra techniques and Buddha's vipassana meditation techniques are successfully combined.
He specifically discusses how the different types of yoga can be appropriately incorporated into the daily vipassana training program. Two chapters of the book is dedicated to the postures, breathing and meditation.
This author seems to be one of the very few, who truly understands the depth of yoga and vipassana.
This is just a wonderful book. I hope it gets the attention of a very broad audience because it has so much to offer.
He specifically discusses how the different types of yoga can be appropriately incorporated into the daily vipassana training program. Two chapters of the book is dedicated to the postures, breathing and meditation.
This author seems to be one of the very few, who truly understands the depth of yoga and vipassana.
This is just a wonderful book. I hope it gets the attention of a very broad audience because it has so much to offer.
June 22, 2013
I'm not particularly predisposed to spiritual impulses! But I love meditation particularly Vipassana meditation. The author of this book has something timeless and important to impart, and he does so with unusual intelligence, grace and divinity. This is simply a beautiful book, beautifully written.
The meditation techniques of the book added much more value to me. Now, I could go into a much deeper, peaceful and meaningful meditative state.
The meditation techniques of the book added much more value to me. Now, I could go into a much deeper, peaceful and meaningful meditative state.
April 30, 2015
Very thorough and comprehensive, covering all aspects of meditation and practice within the yoga and vipassana path.
January 25, 2014
I should start by saying that I came close to abandoning this book after reading the first two chapters. And I'm very glad that I did not - it was a good read if you overlook some obvious issues.
The book an easy read and brings together yoga and vipassana (loosely mindfulness meditation) in an elegant way. Yoga is based on a Hindu perspective while Vipassana is closely linked to Buddhist teachings. This book outlines why both of these practices are important and the benefits of implementing both.
That said, it REALLY needed some editing - makes me wonder who the editors were! The book has a lot of grammatical errors and even typos that make it frustrating to read sometimes. This is most noticeable in the beginning and I suppose one gets used to it after a few chapters.
I recommend this book if you can overlook the typos, grammar, and somewhat stilted English at times.
The book an easy read and brings together yoga and vipassana (loosely mindfulness meditation) in an elegant way. Yoga is based on a Hindu perspective while Vipassana is closely linked to Buddhist teachings. This book outlines why both of these practices are important and the benefits of implementing both.
That said, it REALLY needed some editing - makes me wonder who the editors were! The book has a lot of grammatical errors and even typos that make it frustrating to read sometimes. This is most noticeable in the beginning and I suppose one gets used to it after a few chapters.
I recommend this book if you can overlook the typos, grammar, and somewhat stilted English at times.
February 24, 2011
I really liked this book. It has enough information to open your eyes, but not too much to scare you away. This is a book that has to be read slowly and with determination, with many pauses for looking-off-into-the-distance-deep-in-thoughts and practices.
In the book Amit Ray continually brings the focus back to the simple and perfect practice of sitting, standing, walking postures and mindfulness. Ray talks as a good spiritual friend. In this book Amit Ray expresses the heart of Yoga and Vipassana in the simplest but most profound ways.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I absolutely learned a lot from it.
In the book Amit Ray continually brings the focus back to the simple and perfect practice of sitting, standing, walking postures and mindfulness. Ray talks as a good spiritual friend. In this book Amit Ray expresses the heart of Yoga and Vipassana in the simplest but most profound ways.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I absolutely learned a lot from it.
June 19, 2012
This book is incredibly dense and the author has done an amazing amount of research. I am learning so much about mindfulness meditation and yoga from this book. The approach is very different from what we normally hear.
The nine principles of integrating mindfulness meditation (Vipassana) and Yoga is unique and very practical. I am extremely happy to have found and read this. I liked the micro movement meditations. This book is most suited for me at this point of my meditation practice. This book gives the reader a rich insight into combining and getting benefits of Yoga and mindfulness meditation to the modern readers.
The nine principles of integrating mindfulness meditation (Vipassana) and Yoga is unique and very practical. I am extremely happy to have found and read this. I liked the micro movement meditations. This book is most suited for me at this point of my meditation practice. This book gives the reader a rich insight into combining and getting benefits of Yoga and mindfulness meditation to the modern readers.
July 12, 2015
I am living in a small town called Montauk, small but magically beautiful. It has stunning beaches and spectacular trees in the state park. On week end I was there, to escape from the city, leaving the stress, and worries behind. I was doing my vipassan meditation under a tree. It has given me an wonderful experience. It has cleared many of my deep-rooted fears and impressions. I am thankful to this book. It has taught me the essential spirit of vipassana meditation. I liked about 80% of this book, specially the middle and the end part. The rest 20% I knew. It is an wonderful gift. In this book, there are many meditation techniques but I liked the daily micro-meditations. I liked the dynamic yoga poses. I am sure this vipassana yoga will change your body, mind and life!
July 11, 2016
I am on the flight, returning home from London. Air Canada flight attendant Just asked if I wanted to eat. I said no. Her presence make me happy. I want to be happy, extraordinary and play big in my life. We are told that the key to happiness is inner peace. However, the greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion. Now, I understand one tiny step of yoga and meditation can result in gigantic consequences in our inner peace over time. I love this book, because it explained the ways to get that inner peace. Dr. Amit Ray is one of the most highly respected yoga and meditation masters of the world. His teachings of meditation and yoga benefited millions of people across the world. This book is an breakthrough in traditional yoga teachings. It has many innovative directions of combining vipassana meditation and yoga. It has the ways for relaxation and deeper inner peace.
March 19, 2011
I have read a few other books of his and while “Yoga and Vipassana: An Integrated Life Style” is my favorite, this book is great because Amit Ray introduces - via anecdote and examples - tangible ways of becoming more happy.
This lucid and beautifully written guide to Eastern meditation provides Westerners with a method of learning the skills of yoga and vipassana.
This lucid and beautifully written guide to Eastern meditation provides Westerners with a method of learning the skills of yoga and vipassana.
August 1, 2016
If you love meditation then you'll love this book! This book explains so much about vipassana meditation and yoga. I really enjoyed it, and will read it over and over again! The principles of integrating the mindfulness meditation with yoga are excellent. The book is very clear and understandable for all levels of meditation and yoga expertise.
September 28, 2017
I am not a yoga student but I love the vipasana meditation part. It is an excellent book.
April 12, 2018
Very unique! You will love the final integration part of the book.
December 31, 2016
Helpful book on understanding Vipassana meditation in depth.
June 16, 2018
This is has been a very useful book. It "found" me at just the right time.
September 6, 2015
This book is one of those timeless yoga and meditation classics that takes the fundamental precepts of new wisdom, and makes them accessible, relevant and particularly practical for someone who might be facing emotional challenges.
I recommend this book to anyone who is serious about meditation and yoga, and learn the skills of life mastery. This book, and the study of (The Power of Now) are indispensable tools for those committed to creating a radiant, wholesome and vibrant life.
I recommend this book to anyone who is serious about meditation and yoga, and learn the skills of life mastery. This book, and the study of (The Power of Now) are indispensable tools for those committed to creating a radiant, wholesome and vibrant life.
July 7, 2016
There are some amazing moments in life. You cannot capture them through camera. I learn meditation from this book. First time, I was reading this book while I was traveling the coast of British Columbia. It gave my immense happiness to understand the depth of yoga and meditation. Thanks for providing nothing but the best of yoga. The book helped me to align me with the highest. This is a incredible powerful but soft book on meditation.
August 4, 2015
This is my 2nd book of the author, the previous being Om Chanting and Meditation. The book deals with combining the good features of two different streams of meditation - Yoga and Vipassana. It says that they are not mutually exclusive and can be used to great benefit together. It has many meditation and yoga examples which a person can do.
March 14, 2016
I read a lot of articles about “how to overcome anxiety” or “how to beat depression” and those doesn’t really work for who have severe illnesses. I do think yoga with meditation can help a lot. This book is best for combining light yoga exercises with meditation. The last part of the book is the 'meat', for me, in which Ray goes into some depth about the meditation practices.
July 16, 2015
I loved this book. I felt this book is a rare gem on meditation and yoga that few people know about. This is one that I will definitely read again. The book cultivated the interests to see yoga in a new way. This is a book that everyone should read.
February 3, 2016
I do not have much experience on Vipassana meditation. In my college days I used to do yoga exercises. Now, I am too lazy. I am not getting any time to do meditation or yoga. But reading this book is fantastic. The author has given an excellent explanation of the two techniques. I loved it.
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November 25, 2011I hear this book is excellent but cannot find it anywhere. has someone been able to purchase it on line or order it through a bookstore (in the US)?
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June 27, 2012
I love the nine principles of integrating Yoga and Mindfulness meditation practices.
June 5, 2015
Marvelous and simple.
August 23, 2016
Good book! Dr Amit Ray given a fresh and new approach to get the benefits of mindfulness meditation and yoga. It helped me.
October 4, 2015
Most modern book on yoga. It includes mindfulness aspect of yoga. Great contribution to yoga.
December 3, 2015
I was in the biggest breakdown of my life. This book helped me out. It gives me the practices of simple yoga exercises with deep meditation.
December 24, 2015
A classic book on integrated yoga with mindfulness meditation. I am slowly reading the book. Exercises are very easy to follow,
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