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Classical ancient Eastern teachings meet modern metaphysical Western ones in this natural marriage of spiritual yoga and the wisdom of the Edgar Cayce readings. Explore the Yoga Sutras, the yamas and niyamas, and the purpose of meditation, together with 12 steps to enlightenment from Cayce?s visionary psychic readings. This is a profound work for anyone interested in a beautifully presented, common-sense approach to uniting body, mind, and spirit, and a much more abundant, hopeful, and happy life.

About the Author
Istvan Fazekas, a gifted and passionate teacher, has instructed countless students in the many aspects of psychosomatic science. He attended Sacramento State University and has taught workshops regarding health and healing, meditation, the yogic tradition, and somatic sciences throughout the western United States. He currently lives in San Francisco, California.

What is this book about?

The description describes it as a meeting of classical Eastern teachings and modern Western metaphysical ones, bringing together spiritual yoga and the Edgar Cayce readings.

Who is The Yoga Sutras and Edgar Cayce meant for?

It is described as a work for anyone interested in an approach to uniting body, mind and spirit.

What will I learn from it?

The topics named are the Yoga Sutras, the yamas and niyamas, the purpose of meditation, and 12 steps to enlightenment from Cayce’s readings, which the description calls “visionary psychic readings”.

Who is the author?

The description names Istvan Fazekas as the author. It says he has taught workshops on health and healing, meditation, the yogic tradition and somatic sciences across the western United States, and lives in San Francisco.

Everything above comes from the book description on its Amazon page.

What are the yamas and niyamas?

In classical yoga texts, the yamas and niyamas are ethical guidelines: restraints and observances that come before the physical practice. Ideas such as non-harming, truthfulness and contentment are often listed among them. These come from a philosophical tradition and are not medical advice, and different schools interpret them differently.

The NCCIH yoga page confirms that yoga began as a spiritual practice and that the classical form includes elements beyond physical poses. A book that blends that heritage with another spiritual outlook offers a viewpoint worth reading critically, as you would any interpretation.

For exercise, move within comfortable limits and speak with a doctor if you are unsure.

Related reading on this blog: What Is Yoga? and A Short History of Yoga: From Ancient Texts to Hatha Classes and a Record Number of Americans

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