Raja Yoga

by Yogi Ramacharaka

Overview

"Raja Yoga" by Yogi Ramacharaka, a pseudonym for William Walker Atkinson, offers a unique perspective on mental development and spiritual exploration. Despite its title, the book delves into New Thought principles as much as traditional yogic practices. Through meditation, breath retention, and concentration techniques, readers are guided toward the ultimate goal of cosmic absorption.

This work, laden with mental exercises and affirmations, presents a fusion of Western ideas and Hindu philosophy. Atkinson's extensive exploration of science mirrors contemporary New Thought trends that reference quantum physics.

Despite its eclectic nature, readers find immense value in the clarity with which Atkinson explains the processes of the mind. Offering advanced meditation practices, the book provides a roadmap to transcendental states, aligning with the solitary path of spiritual exploration. "Raja Yoga" becomes a beacon for those seeking profound insights into the mind, offering a steady guide for spiritual growth and self-discovery.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613420652
Publisher:	Cornerstone Book Publishers
Publication date:	11/15/2012
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.46(d)

About the Author

Yogi Ramacharaka is the pen name of spiritualist author William Walker Atkinson (1862-1932) and probably a mystery collaborator well versed in Indian philosophy (to whom Atkinson himself actually attributed the books). The two of them published a series of books at the beginning of the 20th century with the purpose of demystifying Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. The first book, Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism, became an instant success and has been in print ever since. Atkinson was an attorney, author, publisher, businessman, and a leading figure in the New Thought Movement that studied ancient wisdom and Eastern philosophy. He wrote over a hundred books during the last thirty years of his life. In the foreword of this new edition from Bamboo Leaf Press, yoga teacher and writer Richard Rosen discusses the extraordinary work of Atkinson and explores the mystery and identity of his alleged collaborator.

Table of Contents

Preface 7

Foreword 9

The Original Publisher's Note 21

First Lesson

The "I" 25

Second Lesson

The Ego's Mental Tools 47

Third Lesson

The Expansion of the Self 69

Fourth Lesson

Mental Control 91

Fifth Lesson

Cultivation of Attention 113

Sixth Lesson

Cultivation of Perception 135

Seventh Lesson

The Unfoldment of Consciousness 157

Eighth Lesson

The Highlands and Lowlands of Mind 179

Ninth Lesson

The Mental Planes 201

Tenth Lesson

Subconsciousing 223

Eleventh Lesson

Subconscious Character Building 245

Twelfth Lesson

Subconscious Influences 267

Endnotes 291