Prana Pigeon & Prose: Poems from the Yoga Mat of William Austin

by William Austin

Overview

William Austin has been expressing his thoughts, feelings, and faith in God with poetry most of his life. In recent years, his work has taken on a deeper meaning once he began practicing yoga in 2014. When we realize we are the stewards of our own inner light, and that we have the power to change all aspects of our lives, we are truly awake. This collection is an introspective collection of poems that grapples with the accepting responsibility of accepting our own sovereignty. "Prana Pigeon & Prose" reflects one man's journey into the self, by the self, with himself— a journey that continues unto this very day. Once we start down the path, traveling towards home, we begin the process of healing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781098366346
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	04/30/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	206
File size:	782 KB

About the Author

Poet, Artist, Outdoor Enthusiast, and Owner of Austin Art and Living Water Yoga Studio, located in Lockport, IL., Bill has been writing poetry for over 30 years. He shares his works on social media, and during his group, and individual yoga classes. Bill has taught over 3,000 yoga students, leads corporate meditation classes, retreats, and yoga classes for companies like LinkedIn and Our Lady Of Angels. He is the event coordinator for Yoga Triathlon, an annual fundraising event that benefits the Will-Grundy chapter of the North American Alliance on Mental Illness every May.

When not working you may find Bill (or not), out hiking, or walking in the nearest wooded area, or getting completely lost in one of our National Parks. Want to know more, or see more of Bills artwork or poetry? Feel free to connect using any of the resources listed below:
linkedin.com/in/Bill-austin-522a6a42/
www.Livingwateryoga.net www.facebook.com/bill.austin.92/
www.facebook/waustinart/

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 1

Foreword 3

Preface 5

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Awakening & Svadhyaya (Self-Study) 9

Chapter 2 Tapas (Self Discipline) Willpower & Coming into Stillness 27

Chapter 3 Apigraha (Non-greed) & Finding Our Breath 43

Chapter 4 Relaxing into the journey Inward & Brahmacharya or (Conduct consistent with God) 59

Chapter 5 Forgiveness & Ahimsa (Non-Harming) 83

Chapter 6 Saucha (Purity, Mind, Body and Spirit) & Atma Prema (Self-love) 99

Chapter 7 Asteya (Non-stealing) & The Present Moment 121

Chapter 8 Satya (truthfulness) Finding & Accepting Our Truth 139

Chapter 9 Joy (Mudita) & Ishvara Pranidhana (Surrender to Divinity) 149

Chapter 10 Santosha (Contentment) & Peace, Beyond All Understanding 159

Chapter 11 Samadhi (Perfect Bliss) and Returning Home 171

References 191

About this Book 193

About the Author 195