Yoga for Real Life: The Kundalini Method

It's a very inspiring, easy to read, colourful, uplifting and positive book all about Kundalini yoga. Maya writes with passion about how yoga has changed her life and helps her stay calm in an increasingly demanding information overloaded culture. I have recently started a kundalini class and this book really brings it to life and gives me the insight and depth I was hoping to find but it is written in a very grounded, down to earth clear way. There are many practical kriyas and exercises and mantras to try and a bonus of recipes! I particularly like the way Maya has divided the sections into the chakras and the beautiful colours and pictures put a smile on my face everytime I open it. Well worth the money!

I love Maya! This is a compliment to her myriad of yoga dvd's and over all practice/beliefs. The book - specifically is a bit difficult to read (i.e. the pages are full colour glossy with small print) BUT I managed! (Good lighting and did wind up reading most of it close up and no i don't require reading glasses!) Lovely book, wonderful over all messages and so much to learn which only enhances our daily experience AND yoga. Thank you Maya for all you give and share :)

I found the lack of table of contents frustrating, so here goes, hope it is useful:18 Easy pose19 Gyan Mudra Root lock Corpse Pose21 Warm up Spinal flex22 Sufi grind23 Spinal twist24 Neck rolls25 Life nerve stretch28 Root chakra43 Recipe The connector44 Root Chakra exercise Moving crow pose45 Frog pose Grounding46 Mantra – fresh start47 Mantra – releasing fear, breaking habits and healing addiction50 Sacral chakra72 Venus lock73 Exercise for eyes & Dealing with insomnia74 Recipes Love and passion tonic75 Venus dream76 Sacral exercises Adrenals Breath of fire Cannon breath77 Bridge pose/Pelvic lift78 Flow79 Sat Kriya82 Solar plexus102 Recipe Manipura shake103 Remedy for nerves Energiser104 Solar exercises Stretch pose105 Lymphatic drainage106 Anger release107 Buttock kick Rock pose110 Heart Chakra127 Recipe Love tonic128 Heart exercises Criss cross hands (Heart opener) Venus triangle129 Kissing hands Kundalini lotus130 Heart energiser131 Meditation for inviting love134 Throat Chakra145 Facial massage to reduce wrinkles147 Recipe Talk to me148 5 Tibetans First Tibetan (spinning)149 Second Tibetan (abdominals)150 Third Tibetan (digestion)151 Fourth Tibetan (table)152 Fifth Tibetan (cobra/dog)156 Third eye chakra173 Recipe Visioniser174 Pregnancy exercises Life Nerve Stretch175 Squatting176 Pelvic floor177 Hip Rotation178 Child’s pose179 Meditation to relax your baby182 Crown chakra198 Recipe Divine Align199 Exercises Moving yoga mudra Clear your thoughts200 Yogi push ups201 Lion’s paws202 Meditation for guidance203 Meditation for abundance

It is a very nice book to have. Too bad the pictures for the Yoga exercises are too small. If you are to have the book by the side when you do the yoga, it is a bit difficult to see.

Lovely book, I just ordered the DVD to go with it as I need more motivation to do the asanas. It is lovely to read about her experiences together with motivation for a better way of life. I love Kundalini yoga and this woman has a beautiful spirit for teaching it. A must have if you are interested in Yoga.

I chose this book because I already own a Maya Fiennes DVD which I like very much. I was not disappointed with the book, it is easy to read, suitable for beginners and I have lent it to my daughter in the hope that she might find it helpful as there are sections on mums and children also.

Nice book with some cool things in there. What puts me off is the woman! She’s such a poser and it gives the book a weird energy

Lovely interesting book, beautifully illustrated. Divided into the 7 Chakras which is the same as her DVD's of working through the chakras. Really inspiring.

Thank you. Fast delivery, good quality.

I really loved this book and still use it from time to time when I need inspiration. It has kundalini yoga exercises, as well as recipies and her story of how she began with Kundalini. I think its wonderfully written because she never sounds as she is just rambling on about herself. She is truly a believer in Kundalini yoga and how it can manifest wonderful things in your life. She puts different quotes that are inspirational throughout the book, but don't think she is just quoting from other people. Everything is very well intertwined. She goes over the 7 Chakras as well covering it's symbol color what it governs and what are the emotions that indicate the chakra is out of balance. It's amazing and must buy. A side note here: if you can get the DVD Yoga for Real life along with the book that is even better. The many of the exercises in the book are in the DVD as an instructional so it's great if you if you'd like to see how a particular exercises is done. Thanks for reading--- Hope this helps.

The Yoga asanas in the book with pictures and all the additional knowledge in the book regarding chakras and linforamtion about some diets related to them, were very explanatory. Found it really helpful.

A really heartwarming book, with lots of short anecdotes about Maya's life, or those of her readers or participants. I find it particularly well-laid out, and a pleasure to read. The exercises are very clearly explained and the photography is wonderful. This book makes a great gift for a dear friend.

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