Inner engineering
by Vasudev, Jaggi Sadhguru · first published 2016
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Practical yoga and meditation guide from Sadhguru, valued for giving structure and perspective on inner habits like thought and emotion; readers say it helped them start a practice and reframe personal responsibility.
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The practice of hatha yoga, as we commonly know it, is but one of eight branches of the body of knowledge that is yoga. In fact, yoga is a sophisticated system of self-empowerment that is capable of harnessing and activating inner energies in such a way that your body and mind function at their optimal capacity. It is a means to create inner situations exactly the way you want them, turning you into the architect of your own joy. A yogi lives life in this expansive state, and in this transformative book Sadhguru tells the story of his own awakening, from a boy with an unusual affinity for the
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I recommend the book "Inner Engineering". The book is written by a man that goes by the name Sadhguru. He's spent the last 30 or so year spreading classical yoga around the world. He founded the Isha Foundation. They initiate people into classical…
on “The Impact of Meditating Every Day” ↗Inner Engineering by Sadhguru. For me it was an unexpectedly transformational when I read it 6 months ago. Unlike the stoicism books that teach you to condition yourself to be unaffected by external events, this is a…
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on “Ask HN: What are some interesting books you read in 2017?” ↗…a biography of Warren Buffett). So many life lessons here (in addition to teaching you a way to think through investing) - The Goal (and its descendants). Changes the way you look at organizations - Inner Engineering by Sadhguru [0]. Changes the way you look at yourself. I'd say base some of your life decisions around this and you'll live better - The little book that builds wealth [1] . No, despite the corny title…
on “Ask HN: Which book/essay changed your life?” ↗Interesting. Thanks for sharing your perspective. After reading Inner Engineering, I have a different understanding of the fundamental ideas Sadhguru has about responsibility. He comes from a place of ultimate and full responsibility of every single individual for everything that they…
on “Ode to a world-saving idea: attribution error and cognitive empathy (2021)” ↗Fantastic writing. I recently did a yoga / meditation retreat (Inner Engineering by Sadhguru) that helps develop this and I find it immensely helpful. I always had trouble knowing how or where to begin, despite reading and knowing so much about the benefits. Inner Engineering gave…
on “The quiet art of attention” ↗- Reading (especially, Inner Engineering by JV) - Listening (Farnam Street/Knowledge Project podcast) - Speaking with the many smart folks I meet at work/school/meetups. - Realizing how little I know.
on “Ask HN: What influenced your personal growth the most?” ↗…manager. I am always on the lookout to improve my knowledge of computer science. This book helps tremendously by showing a way to _look_ at problems. Certainly helps to have a better mental toolkit. Inner Engineering - A Yogi's guide to joy [1] . Has really helped me get perspective on the issues that matter and how to lead a happier life. I have been reading up on Physics (Richard Feynmann's books, obviously) and…
on “Ask HN: What are you learning in 2019?” ↗If you learn to engineer your interior the way you want it to be, i.e. your thoughts and emotions OCD will not be that big of an issue to handle. I'd recommend taking the Inner Engineering program online. It has done wonders for me and millions across the world. Visit: innerengineering.com
on “Ask HN: Anyone suffering from OCD? how to you handle it?” ↗> I recommend the book "Inner Engineering". The book does not teach anything. It's largely an upsell to Sadhguru's cultish meditation programmes. Meditation instructions in the book are something like: a) pay attention to your heartbeat, or…
on “The Impact of Meditating Every Day” ↗Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy
on “Ask HN: Books you plan to read in 2020?” ↗