Mussar Yoga: Blending an Ancient Jewish Spiritual Practice with Yoga to Transform Body and Soul

by Edith R. Brotman

A clear and easy-to-use introduction to Mussar Yoga—a blending of Jewish and Eastern spiritual practices. Intended for the novice as well as the yoga expert and for people of all faiths, each exercise is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, helpful photographs, mantras and journaling exercises.

Genres: Nonfiction

264 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 6, 2014

Reviews

[Elaine de Jong · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mussar yoga is a blend between the practice of Jewish ideologies expressed in ancient yogic tradition. Traits like humility, equanimity and loving-kindness are meant to show you who you are and who you are meant to be.

The practice of Mussar combined with yoga is appealing self-enhancement but lacks the deeper spiritual connection with community and the Maker of the Universe.

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I do not practice yoga, I found this book to be quite informative. It provided a nice overview of Mussar traits.

[Marcialevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This synergy between Mussar practice and yoga is a profound wholeness of mind body and spirit. I go to this book regularly for grounding in disciplines that i value. Its an approachable book but also most powerful if you have existing practice.