Author: Junko Tomonaga
This book contains the words of Junko Tomonaga, a leading yoga instructor.
The author was a leader in yoga in Japan from the 1970s, and devoted himself to spreading yoga and nurturing the next generation of yoga practitioners until his death in 2024. He shares the "teachings of yoga (wisdom for living)" he gained through various experiences, including his encounter with a saint in India, his family, and his own illness, in a way that is easy to understand even for those unfamiliar with yoga.
The book is full of words that resonate deep in the heart, including practical tips to deepen your yoga practice, such as "What is meditation like?" and "How can stiff people use yoga to make their bodies more flexible?", as well as words that serve as a guide for how to live, such as "Happiness lies within you."
Whenever you feel weak, when you feel tied down and in pain, or when you want to be happy, open the pages of this book. You will find your heart at ease and the courage to live will rise up within you.
Junko Tomonaga, a leading yoga instructor, studied under Tsuruji Sahota, Masahiro Oki, and Nukumi Iijima before studying at the Sivananda Ashram (The Divine Life Society), the largest ashram in Rishikesh, northern India, founded by Swami Sivananda, revered as the greatest guru of modern times. She founded the Tomonaga Yoga Institute in 1978. Since then, she has taught yoga to many people and produced many yoga instructors. She was the mother of two sons and one daughter. She passed away on October 1, 2024, at the age of 80.
Released 25/08/29
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