The Magic Ten and Beyond: Daily Spiritual Practice for Greater Peace and Well-Being

by Sharon Gannon

From the co-founder of the yoga method that launched yoga into the mega-popular mind-body practice that it is today (the Jivamukti method), here is a simple guide to developing your own individualized daily spiritual practice for greater peace and well-being.
 
This powerful little book from legendary yoga teacher Sharon Gannon shows readers how to design their very own daily spiritual practice, incorporating yoga poses and practices, meditation, blessings, and other spiritual practices, to begin one's day in a positive and life-affirming place. While many people experience yoga only in yoga studios, Gannon explains that it is highly beneficial to have a private spiritual practice that can be done at home. Replete with how-to instructions on the ten simple yoga poses Gannon recommends readers do for health and flexibility, as well as guidance on meditation, blessings, and awareness exercises that can be added  to the mix, this book will help readers infuse their day with greater focus, compassion, and joyfulness.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Spirituality

112 pages, Paperback

Published June 19, 2018

Reviews

[Ananya thefoodandbooklife · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was well written and the illustrations and instructions were very clear. The author gave a comparison between Indian yoga practice and the practices of ancient Egypt. The similarities were logically explained and made interesting. While this book cannot be used by beginners to start the practice of yoga, it can definitely be used as a guide by people who have the basic knowledge learnt from an experienced guru.

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book describes the sadhana of Sharon Gannon which includes 10 steps / the magic ten. Furthermore, after the explanation of each of the steps, she describes a story linking yoga to Ancient Egypt and how she found this sadhana represented when she visited the country. Quite interesting sotry.

The Magic Ten:
1. Gratitude
2. Giving blessings
3. Feeding the birds
4. Asana - The Magic Ten sequence
5. Dance
6. Kriyas
7. Kapalabhati
8. Pranayama
9. Meditation
10. Relaxation

[Tiffany Mercer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and easy to incorporate daily practice and an interesting perspective may be found in this book. I definitely agree with the author’s husband that the personal experience story about Egypt in the end really tired the whole book together and made it much more enjoyable to read than a manual.

[Cherie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gannon's magic ten asanas, plus lots of other yoga stories. Lukewarm.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story about the author’s experience in Egypt was very interesting. I skimmed the directions for each of the practice, but really enjoyed the connections between the practices and the ancient yoga teachings. I practice the Magic 10 asana sequence each morning and it feels great!

[Francesca Dunne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect guide for those studying the jivamukti method, and even those who aren't but are looking for more structure to their yoga and spiritual practice