***SIVANANDA YOGA
Swami Venkatesananda’s lectures given in Rishikesh in 1982. Revealing insights into the guru-disciple relationship. Relates how Swami Sivananda used simple everyday situations to train his disciples.160 pages 134gm
FROM THE RIDICULOUS TO THE SUBLIME
Gems of wit and wisdom gathered by Allison Salter from talks and discussions with Swami Venkatesananda in New Zealand
Books that we hope to publish again soon:
INSIGHTS AND INSPIRATIONS
Daily readings compiled from articles written by Swami Venkatesananda, in a style which is easy to read. His wisdom, humour and insight are made accessible to all readers. Included are 100 photos of Swami taken at all ages and in different situations. 366 pages 573gm
CHRIST, KRISHNA AND YOU
Lectures given by Swami Venkatesananda on Yoga and Christianity in 1982. An in depth look at these two major religions. In collaboration with Fr. Terence Melvin O.S.M. 180 pages TOTAL LOVE
Where is the love that is timeless? Who knows of it? In this beautifully presented little book one can begin to understand the nature of love.
76 pages
MULTIPLE REFLECTIONS
The Yoga Vasistha is the greatest help to spiritual awakening and the direct experience of the Truth. If this is what you want you will find this book of talks by Swami Venkatesananda a wonderful introduction.
YOGA
Easily readable, informative handbook on yoga, with sections on karma yoga, raja yoga, bhakti yoga, vedanta and hatha yoga (with a step-by-step description given for all the important classical postures). Illustrated with photographs of postures, pranayama techniques, mudras and bandhas. A must for all students of yoga. 210 pages
PRACTICE OF YOGA
In this book, Swami Venkatesananda bridges the gap between Eastern and Western thought by exploring their common ground. His clarity of thought and lucid style, and his knack of explaining the most difficult concepts in the simplest way, make this book a joyous communication. 184 pages
LECTURES ON RAJA YOGA (with a comprehensive foreword by Baba Muktananda). Not a text book as such, but a handbook which contains enough material to enable the eager student to take up the practice of yoga in earnest. 90 pages
TALKS ON YOGA
An enlightening series of lectures based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 57 pages
FROM THE RIDICULOUS TO THE SUBLIME
Gems of wit and wisdom gathered by Alison Salter from talks and discussions with Swami Venkatesananda in New Zealand. 64 pages 100gm
A book on Hinduism for the serious seeker and those interested in comparative religion. 40 pages
THOUGHTS FOR TODAY *** New Edition
Originally published as 'Venkatesa Daily Readings', this eagerly awaited new edition from Cape Town will delight both old and new readers. Liberally seasoned with photos. 97 pages
YOGA AROUND THE WORLD
A compilation of articles written by Swami Venkatesananda on places and people, as he travelled around the world, Oct.‘71 to Oct ‘72. Full of human insight, wisdom and humour. 162 pages
This booklet contains the Sri Venkatesa Stotram, Prapattih and Mangalasasanam; Venkatesa Puja, Guru Pada Puja and Havan. The chants are in transliterated Sanskrit with brief explanations in English for those wishing to do the puja and havan. 37 pages
Swami Venkatesananda’s books are produced on a voluntary basis by trustees of the Chiltern Yoga Trust in South Africa, Australia and Mauritius. The books are sold to cover costs, and any profit is used to publish more books. This way we hope to make this great sage and scholar’s unique style of practical wisdom available to all.
