Raja Yoga

The Science of Raja Yoga teaches the Control of the Mind. It holds that the internal world must be conquered before the outer world is attacked... It aims to clear away all mental rubbish and encumbrances to conduct a mental house cleaning, as it were, and to secure a clear, clean, healthy mind. A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga addresses the branch of yoga that focuses on mental development and concentration. The series consists of twelve lessons that set readers on a path to a greater understanding of themselves and their latent powers. Written 120 years ago, this book, as well as its two precursors (Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Advanced Course) is part of a series of books that introduced in simple language Eastern philosophy to a Western audience. Some of the subjects explored in the book: How to cultivate mental control How to cultivate ones Attention, Perception, Memory How to train the mind to materialize thoughts into action How to use the subconscious mind to modify ones behavior and character Eleven meditation mantras and exercises are also included for the readers personal and spiritual growth. Republished by Bamboo Leaf Press, this new modern edition includes a foreword by Richard Rosen, the renowned yoga teacher and writer. The printing is of the highest quality and has a stitch-binding that allows you to open the book flat on a desk without the pages falling out while reading.