Review, theos bernard, the white lama 2 practical matters losophy, american theosophy, spiritualism, and other versions of esoteric texts and practices, including yoga. Success cannot be attained by adopting a particular dress vesa. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Bernard was already an ardent practitioner of hatha yoga but was eager to gain knowledge of the esoteric teachings within yoga. Theos bernard hatha yoga epub theos casimir bernard was an explorer, and author, known for his work on yoga. Hatha yoga, or hatha vidya the science of hatha yoga is commonly misunderstood and. Theos bernard is someone who actually learned classical hatha yoga. It is the branch of yoga that concentrates on physical health and mental wellbeing. Theos bernard hatha yoga marked it as toread oct 28, no keywords specified fix it. Upon rereading the text this time using a copy from the uc davis library i was struck with just how arduous and focused was bernard s quest. Hold the posture steady as an archer would hold the arrow aimed at its target. Mar, 20 eventually settling in new york city, theos taught yoga, specifically in forms designed for increased sexual and general energizing power. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Report hatha yoga report of a personal experience theos bernard.
Theos casimir bernard collection arizona historical society. Believed to have been written in the fourteenth century c. Biographical research timeline of bernard family 1908 1947 2 bernard family tree 1847 1956 3 bibliography of theos bernards published works. Returning to america, bernard continued working on his dissertation at columbia university, hatha yoga. While practicing this posture imagine yourself as an archer with the gaze focused on the target and the arrow firmly yet gracefully being pulled back in the bow. In 19361937, theos casimir bernard made an extraordinary pilgrimage to tibet in search of adventure and spiritual enlightenment. The hatha yoga pradipika of svatmarama is one of the most important yoga texts, and hans. Kundalini yoga is a dynamic blend of exercises, postures, breath and meditation to fulfill your need to improve, expand, refresh and rejuvenate in a fast paced world that is in constant change. The explorer and author theos bernard illustrates himself in a posture named vajroli mudra in his 1943 participant observer book hatha yoga. His account of oldstyle hatha yoga as a spiritual path, hatha yoga. In sanskrit the word gutarstais used to describe a kind of yoga in which the physical body is the primary tool. Annotated citations for penthouse of the gods, hatha yoga, heaven lies within us, a simplified grammar.
Hatha yoga, however, will be a splendid foundation upon which the student may build, as a sound, strong, healthy body is necessary for one. It is beyond most people common understanding of yoga practice as practiced in the west. Theos bernard is one of the rare individuals who has done so. Hatha yoga poses for dissertation 33 negatives 1943. Hatha yoga or the yogi philosophy of physical wellbeing. In various yogas systems world wide, physical postures are used to prepare.
Hatha yoga pradipika a free pdf guide to hatha yoga. Eleanore murray collection and archive acquisition information the theos bernard papers were transferred to the bancroft library from the east asian library, university of california, berkeley, in 2003. This enabled him to still and direct his mind to achieve a higher state of awareness where the name yoga or union comes from. The report of a personal experience, is a rare insight into the way. This easy and simple set is good for general well being and overall health and flexibility. It offers a detailed and articulate account of traditional hatha yoga practices that are rarely encountered in western yogic texts. Hatha yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga in america. White, uc berkeley art museum and pacific film archive. Iscriviti a prime kindle store vai ricerca ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e. He was the third american to ever set foot in lhasa, tibet, and the first american to be initiated into the rites of.
From vedic times, in india and abroad, with texts and translations of patanjala yogasutra and ha. Theos bernard pioneered indian and tibetan studies at columbia university. Hatha yoga, the yogi philosophy of physical wellbeing consists of a series of lessons dealing with the laboratory of the body, the yogi theory and practice of prana, yogi breathing, pranic energy, the control of the involuntary system, the mental attitude, lead by the spirit, as well as actives like the expansion of the self, mental control. Since this was his dissertation to be the first person to receive his phd in religious studies at columbia university, it is an important slice of history. This enabled him to still and direct his mind to achieve a higher state of awareness where the name yoga or union comes from a union with the infinite.
The founder of the first tibetan buddhist research institute in america, bernard compiled a tibetan grammar and plan for the systematic translation. This leads theos wrote in his book hatha yoga to the samadhi of raja yoga, the fruit which destroys death, is the means of obtaining happiness, and gives the brahmanbliss. Hatha yoga uses bodily postures asanas, breathing techniques pranayama, and meditation dyana with the goal of bringing about a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful m. Eleanore murray collection and archive acquisition information the theos bernard papers were transferred to the bancroft library from the east asian library, university of california. Pursuing his studies through a masters degree at columbia university in anthropology and comparative religion, he spent. Kundalini yoga is a dynamic blend of exercises, postures, breath and meditation to fulfill your need to improve, expand, refresh and rejuvenate in a fast paced world that is in. Theos bernard was well before his time and trail blazing the path of knowledge on topics of hatha yoga, tantra, and tibetan buddhism. It wasnt about getting into lots of postures, but about learning to train his body to sit for three hours. Bernard, theos, 1908archives yoga history tantric buddhismchinatibethistory tibet chinahistory20th century theos c. Theos casimir bernard was an explorer, and author, known for his work on yoga. The hatha yoga pradipika is one of the most renowned and accessible texts written on the ancient practice of hatha yoga. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site.
It is one of the first books in english to describe and illustrate a substantial number of yoga poses asanas. Theos casimir hamati bernard 19081947 was an explorer and author, known for his work. Biographical research timeline of bernard family 1908 1947 2 bernard family tree 1847 1956 3 bibliography of theos bernard s published works. Theos casimir bernard s 1943 account of traditional hatha yoga as a spiritual path, hatha yoga. Damian oleksiuk marked it as toread may 09, by the way, relatively new theos bernard hatha yoga of these works are available from yogavidya. Theos casimir bernard december 10, 1908 unknown, disappeared in september 1947 was an american scholar, lecturer, and explorer, noted as a practitioner of yoga and tibetan buddhism, the study of which he instituted at columbia university selected bibliography. Hatha yoga pradipika with jyotsna tika and hindi commentary. Theos casimir hamati bernard 19081947 was an explorer and author, known for his work on yoga and religious studies, particularly in tibetan buddhism. Hold the posture steady as an archer would hold the arrow aimed at. Theos casimir bernard december 10, 1908 death date unknown, probably midseptember, 1947 was an accomplished american practitioner of yoga and tibetan buddhism, a scholar of religion and explorer. Hatha yoga report of a personal experience theos bernard. Bei lieferungen in nichteulander konnen zusatzliche. Theos casimir bernard 190847 explorer and scholar of religion. Hatha yoga, the present book, deals altogether with the physical.
Here bernard thrived and met his future wife, viola. It spans the period from the first precursors of american yoga, ralph waldo emerson and thoreau, the arrival of vivekananda, the role of hollywood with indra dev. Theos bernard hatha yoga free ebook download as pdf file. This remarkable jewel of a book is an unrecognised classic in yogic literature. Download hatha yoga report of a personal experience theos bernard. Born in arizona to absentee father glen bernard, theos began his studies of yoga in his teens to overcome serious illness. Hatha yoga by theos bernard, 9780955241222, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Donna spence rated it it was amazing nov 10, sponsored products are advertisements for products sold by merchants on theos bernard hatha yoga. Covers quite worn but contents clean and binding strong, though with a modest seam opening behind plates. The report of a personal experience, is a rare insight into the way these practices, known from medieval documents like the hatha yoga pradipika, actually worked. Jul 29, 2010 hatha yoga pradipika by yoga swami svatmarama with foreword by b k s iyengar is a free pdf book on the theories behind hatha yoga. Bernard, theos 1936, introduction to tantrik ritual bernard, theos 1939, heaven lies within us.
Bernard first trained in law, obtaining a bachelors degree in 1931 and embarking on an internship in 1932, but decided instead to pursue an advanced degree at columbia university. He was the nephew of pierre arnold bernard, oom the omnipotent, like him becoming a yoga celebrity his account of oldstyle hatha yoga as a spiritual path, hatha yoga. The report of a personal experience is a 1943 book by theos casimir bernard describing what he learnt of hatha yoga while in india. This book is not for yoga beginners but for keen adepts of yoga or those who would like to reach the ultimate depth of yoga. Asanas postures, various kumbhakas breathing techniques, and other divine means, all should be practised in the practice of hatha yoga, till the fruit. The report of a personal experience 1950 a modern classic of yogic experience i first read this extraordinary book in 1974, having obtained a copy from the ucla library. The psychical, mental and spiritual phases of the subject belong to the other branches of the work. He began teaching and lecturing on yoga on the upper east side of manhattan, where he met a wealthy polish opera star who first became one of his students and, later, a romantic interest. Hatha yoga pradipika with jyotsna tika and hindi commentary by pandit mihirachandra published by khemraj srikrishnadas in 1952. Bernard rodeo scenes new orleans streets and buildings series 2. There is a clear true scientist in theos bernard hatha yoga, as he holds and approaches the practice with great openness and curiosity. It wasnt about getting into lots of postures, but about learning to train his body to sit for. Hatha yoga by theos bernard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I first came across the term in theos bernard s hatha yoga, later one of my own yoga teachers, tim geoghegan made clear to me its importance.
This page thos yga edited on 29 juneat many excerpts from hatha yoga pradipika give depth to his explanations and reports tyeos the practice. The posture, somewhat resembling navasana, is seated, the legs raised to about 45 degrees and held out straight, the body leaning back and the back rounded so that the palms can be placed on the ground below the raised. The life of tantric yogi theos bernard, tibets lost emissary to the new world, douglas veenhof tells the colorful story of theos bernard, a pioneer of hatha yoga, tantra, and tibetan buddhist philosophy in the west. Hatha yoga, the philosophy of physical wellbeing discovery. The story of yoga in america is a 2010 book on the history of yoga as exercise by the american journalist stefanie syman. It is one of the first books in english to describe and illustrate a substantial number of yoga poses. He was the nephew of pierre arnold bernard, oom the omnipotent, like him becoming a yoga celebrity. The subtle body wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Ulrich riekers translation and commentary have long been valuable to yoga students as a complement to their practice and study. Theos casimir bernard 190819471 was an explorer, and author, known for his work on yoga and religious studies, particularly in tibetan buddhism. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The way to accomplish this audacious goal, the destruction of death itself is to awaken the divine energy, kundalini.
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