labria

Thanks, Miffymog. Meditation techniques are the least of the problem, IMO. I've found a few good pointers here on the forums. But I don't feel that meditation alone can take me much further. What I really miss are _other_ techniques, like pranayama, and a _system_ for combining all of the practices.

To be very short, I want this book: =)

Thanks! I've actually decided to join after reading some of the rants about AYP here. I've been practicing for about a year now ("Deep" Meditation + "Spinal Pranayama", some asanas), and I do feel a lot of progress, but I started feeling that something is off with the AYP system. What dragged me to AYP like a magnet were basically a few things: Simple instruction and explanations A well-balanced (?) system of practices to cover the many aspects of yoga LEGO-set style of adding practices when you become comfortable with the previous one. After some time practicing and reading, I started to get the feeling that Yogani actually stepped into the trap he was denouncing (taking up one limb of Yoga, and hoping it will work alone), but on another level: he's focusing on one (or very few) practices from each limb, ignoring others. Also, after reading some of the critique, it seems Yogani's practices are not as canonical as he presents them, as are some of the terms he's using. So, if you ask what I'm looking for, I'd have to say "a new practice system". I want a broader look at the practices available and recommended. Eventually, I want to find "my" way to enlightenment (don't we all?). For now, I'm planning to continue with the my practice schedule, but I want to review it and make sure it's actually beneficial =)

Hey, everyone! I'm a AYP follower for a year now, but started having doubts recently about his motivations and practives, so looking to find some other "school" to follow, or at least resources for research.