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Da quando in Occidente si è diffuso l'interesse per lo yoga e per analoghe pratiche indù, si è ripetutamente parlato della "misteriosa Kundalini", ma quasi sempre finendo in divagazioni e in fantasie per la mancanza di conoscenze di prima mano. La Kundalini, chiamata simbolicamente anche "il potere del serpente" per via di una delle sue raffigurazioni, è la forza creatrice fondamentale dell'universo, così come è presente nel corpo umano, ma in esso trovandosi abitualmente allo stato latente e non essendo priva di relazioni con l'energia sessuale. Nella Kundalini e nel risveglio di essa per mezzo di tecniche precise, una delle varietà dello yoga, forse la più interessante fra tutte, vede l'organo essenziale per tutte le sue realizzazioni, le quali non hanno un carattere semplicemente contemplativo e ascetico ma mirano al risveglio delle forze segrete del corpo, di quei "centri" invisibili e sovrasensibili nei quali si può conoscere e dominare tutta la gerarchia dei poteri dell'universo.
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- Pagine: 388
- Data di uscita: 30-09-1983
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In the tangled history of lies and counter-factualizations and blasphemies that is the "Western" creation of the "Eastern" creation of "Tantra," Sir John Woodroffe aka "Arthur Avalon" turns out to be, oddly, one of the most sincere and sympathetic figures, neither attempting to read Indian religion
Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) has written several incredible volumes on yoga. Considered a "masterwork" even by Indians, these books offer an incredible wealth of information. The Serpent Power is a classic of Kundalini Yoga.
This sounds like it ought to be one of Llewellyn's dodgier offerings, but is actually a serious translation by an Edwardian gentleman scholar (legal name Sir John Woodroffe) of two Sanskrit yoga texts and associated commentary, both describing chakras and associated concepts. Avalon's introductory c Leggi tutto
For how old this book is, Woodroffe (a.k.a. Arthur Avalon) does a really good job at being informative and well-researched, citing sources often and yet also elucidating concepts in fairly clear language. Recommended for those who want a more 'traditional' understanding of Hindu tantra and kundalini Leggi tutto
Sir John Woodroffe or Arthur Avalon was a scholar and he translated complicated Sanskrit texts into English with a commentary. This book is a milestone in the western attempt to understand Indian mysticism. It explains fundamentals of Kundalini Yoga.
This book is like a lecture series, only more difficult. each chapter is like a standalone thesis, which is exactly what i enjoy. beautiful book, but its a slow burn.
A extensive thesis on the subject of kundalini tantra. The book covers the subject in more of a theoretical approach and offers a lot of references from ancient Indian writings. One of the oldest but live description of the journey and experiences of the author. Only i felt that more illustrations c Leggi tutto
Unveiling the Secrets of Kundalini: A Review of The Serpent Power by Arthur Avalon Arthur Avalon's (Sir John Woodroffe) The Serpent Power is a seminal text for anyone delving into the world of Kundalini yoga and Tantra. This isn't a light weekend read, but a profound exploration of a powerful and com Leggi tutto
Avalon's "The Serpent Power" is a captivating exploration of Kundalini yoga, delving into its philosophical underpinnings, esoteric anatomy, and the practices associated with awakening this potent energy. Avalon, the pen name of Sir John Woodroffe, meticulously translates two crucial Sanskrit texts o Leggi tutto
This sounds like it ought to be one of Llewellyn's dodgier offerings, but is actually a serious translation by an Edwardian gentleman scholar (legal name Sir John Woodroffe) of two Sanskrit yoga texts and associated commentary, both describing chakras and associated concepts. Avalon's introductory c Leggi tutto
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