The Book

Books:

Awareness through the Body: A way to enhance concentration, relaxation and self-knowledge in children and adults. Published by Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research – Auroville – India.  Second edition(2010) is available now at http://www.auroville.com/auroville-publication-awareness-through-body-p-1648.html or http://www.amazon.com

About the book:

“This book provides a wealth of material in a systematic manner related to the theme of “awareness of awareness” and the “witness consciousness” through the exploration of the powers of  the physical senses…and increasing contact with the subtle body, and inner realms of consciousness.”

Dr. Kireet Joshi  (Chairman of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research)

 

“I was asked to do hatha yoga classes for a group of developmentally challenged middle aged adults. Some have physical handicaps and emotional issues as well. I was inspired by the Awareness Through the Body workshops I attended and by the ATB book to use a number of those principles and exercises with this unique group.

It has been really well received. Surprisingly, everyone participates (even those who look most unresponsive). This was a surprise to their daily caregivers who warned me that the group was “lazy”.  People are much more cheerful and animated after the class. They say things like: “The class gave me a lot of energy!”

Some techniques that I have learned from ATB are to encourage the students to witness all that they do, to become aware of their feelings and how they change with the different exercises. I also see the importance of getting constant feedback from the students, so they express their experiences and feelings in a more conscious way.

I keep turning back to the ATB book for inspiration for more and more things to do with these wonderful people.”

Wendy Lines 9/1/10
Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center, Mount Tremper, New York

Now also in Spanish

DESPERTAR LA CONCIENCIA A TRAVÉS DEL CUERPO

Un camino para mejorar la concentración, la relajación y el autoconocimiento en niños y adultos

Published by Editorial Milenio is available at  http://www.edmilenio.com/ESP/default_milenio2.asp

and French

L’éveil de la conscience par le corps. Published by Le Souffle d’Or – Barret-sur-Méouge – France  available at: www.souffledor.fr