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Thrive InsideTM offers reviews of the best books, dvds, cds, mp3s and workshops. There is a wealth of information about the most profound aspects of yoga, meditation and health. For example this page with detailed instructions on dozens of yoga poses.
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Books of the Month
Title: Thrive Inside - Secrets of Spiritual Masters, Gurus and Shamans
Review: Thrive Inside weaves together teachings from many spiritual traditions. This tapestry opens doors for personal growth. The compelling storyline is filled with tremendous insight, inspiration and profound knowledge. Experience an encounter with His Holiness the Dalai Lama that reveals the compassion and love at the core of all relationships. Learn how to access the innate healing intelligence of the energy systems in your own body from one of the great yoga masters of India. Bill Eager is the author of ten books that have sold more than one million copies and is a certified yoga instructor, yoga nidra facilitator, reiki practitioner and energy healer.
Learn More and Buy It On Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com
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Title: Iyengar Yoga: Wisdom & Practice
Review: I had the opportunity to study with B.K.S. Iyengar when he came to a Yoga Journal conference. This man is yoga. He was born in India in 1918 and has been teaching yoga since of the age of 17. Iyengar Yoga Wisdom & Practice is a practical, inspiring anthology of Iyengar's insights into yoga and life. Yoga practice is detailed with more than sixty step-by-step sequences of yoga postures specially shot in India. They are accompanied by Iyengar's illuminating observations on technique, their significance, and benefits. This book presents Iyengar's practical advice on how to perform key yoga postures. It also encompasses other material taken from interviews and world lecture tours, as well as the many texts Iyengar has written about yoga and about his life's journey.
Buy It: http://www.amazon.com
CD of the Month
Title: Slumdog Millionaire
Review: Isn’t this a fantastic movie! When the credits roll at the end you want to get up and dance. Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack scored by superstar composer A.R. Rahman, won eight 2008 Academy Awards in the US, including Best Picture and Best Director. The music is awesome, and danceable. Since Roja made it to movie screens in India in 1992, A.R. Rahman has been redefining film music. Generally regarded as the finest Indian film composer of his time, Rahman produced music for nearly 35 widescreen releases during his first five years in the industry.
Buy It: http://www.whiteswanmusic.com
DVD of the Month
Title: Solar Flow Yoga with Shiva Rea
Review: I had the pleasure to meet and practice with Shiva Rea at a yoga conference. She has incredible energy and presence. This is a fabulous, interactive DVD. It is intended to revitalize and strengthen both beginning and intermediate students with the invigorating energy of the sun. A progressive program of 15 vinyasa (flow) sequences from sun salutations to Shiva’s innovative “Dancing Warrior” technique, Solar Flow Yoga features two hours of immersive material: tutorial instruction in the techniques of flow yoga; four complete, pre-set guided practices; and an easy-to-use DVD menu for designing your own sequences, brought to life by an ambient fusion soundtrack and stunning scenery from the Maldives’ Cocoa Island and Kerala, India.
Buy It: http://shop.soundstrue.com
Workshop of the Month
Title: Quantum Breath Meditation with Yogi Amrit Desai
Review: From world-renowned master of yoga and meditation Amrit Desai, you will learn ancient secrets that take you into the deepest levels of meditation like a seasoned master. Experience a paradigm shift that effortlessly silences your mind and draws you into the innermost core of your Being. The uniqueness of this technique is that it opens the door for your restless mind to instantly enter a deeper integrative state. The Quantum Breath Meditation helps decrease stress-related health problems such as anxiety, depression, fatigue and insomnia.
Workshop dates: September 3 to 5 2010
Location: Shambhala Mountain Center, Red Feathers Lake CO
More information: http://www.shambhalamountain.org



