Maharishi's Yoga: The Royal Path to Enlightenment (Volume - I)

To many, yoga is seen as an ancient form of exercise, practiced primarily for its health benefits. However, yoga is much more than physical exercise, and its benefits extend far beyond health alone.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has provided a unique and profound understanding of the ancient science of yoga, restoring its deepest significance. He has revealed that the true purpose of yoga is to elevate life to its highest potential-enlightenment.

Maharishi's approach integrates both theory and practice. Central to his teachings is the Transcendental Meditation program, which enables anyone to dive deep within and experience the infinite ocean of bliss that is the birthright of all. This practice serves as the key to inner peace, relief from stress and anxiety, happiness, wellness, success, and, ultimately, the realization of our full potential in the state of enlightenment.

This accessible and far-reaching book explores Maharishi's teachings on yoga philosophy from multiple perspectives. It highlights yoga's profound practical benefits for individuals and societies while also addressing traditional aspects of yoga philosophy, such as siddhi performance, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, and the fulfillment of the four traditional goals of human life: Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.

Readers familiar with Maharishi's teachings will appreciate the depth and breadth of his lectures on yoga, thoughtfully distilled by Dr. Sands into this comprehensive guide for achieving perfection in life. Those with a general interest in yoga will enjoy the systematic and logical exploration of Maharishi's yoga philosophy and its powerful conclusion: the goals of yoga-from inner peace to full enlightenment are not only attainable but can be achieved effortlessly.

About the Author:

William F. Sands is the author of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi And His Gift To The World, as well as numerous articles on Maha-rishi's revival of Vedic wisdom. He is currently Dean of the College of Maharishi Vedic Science at Maharishi University of Management and Professor of Sanskrit and Maharishi Vedic Science. He completed his undergraduate studies at Georgetown University, and received an MA and PhD from Maharishi University of Management. His doctoral dissertation was on the Valmiki Ramayan and Maharishi's Absolute Theory of Government, for which he received the Vyasa Award for the outstanding dissertation of his graduat-ing class. He has worked in various capacities in Maharishi's worldwide organizations for over forty years, including twelve years directly with Maharishi at his international headquar-ters in Holland.