Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Thought leader, visionary, philanthropist, mystic, and yogi Sadhguru presents Western readers with a time-tested path to achieving absolute well-being: the classical science of yoga.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 natural world to a young daredevil who crossed the Indian continent on his motorcycle. He relates the moment of his enlightenment on a mountaintop in southern India, where time stood still and he emerged radically changed. Today, as the founder of Isha, an organization devoted to humanitarian causes, he lights the path for millions. The term guru, he notes, means “dispeller of darkness, someone who opens the door for you. . . . As a guru, I have no doctrine to teach, no philosophy to impart, no belief to propagate. And that is because the only solution for all the ills that plague humanity is self-transformation. Self-transformation means that nothing of the old remains. It is a dimensional shift in the way you perceive and experience life.” The wisdom distilled in this accessible, profound, and engaging book offers readers time-tested tools that are fresh, alive, and radiantly new. Inner Engineering presents a revolutionary way of thinking about our agency and our humanity and the opportunity to achieve nothing less than a life of joy. Praise for Sadhguru and Inner Engineering “Contrarian and consistent, ancient and contemporary, Inner Engineering is a loving invitation to live our best lives and a profound reassurance of why and how we can.”—Sir Ken Robinson, author of The Element, Finding Your Element, and Out of Our Minds: Learning to Be Creative “I am inspired by Sadhguru’s capacity for joy, his exuberance for life, and the depth and breadth of his curiosity and knowledge. His book is filled with moments of wonder, awe, and intellectual challenge. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in self-transformation.”—Mark Hyman, M.D., director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, and New York Times bestselling author “Inner Engineering is a fascinating read of Sadhguru’s insights and his teachings. If you are ready, it is a tool to help awaken your own inner intelligence, the ultimate and supreme genius that mirrors the wisdom of the cosmos.”—Deepak Chopra Review: Great book - Book of Sadguru means... quite fresh unique view on life. I love all his books. ❤️🌿 Review: A phenomenal non-religious book on mysticism and yoga - A phenomenal non-religious book on mysticism, yoga, well-being, inner peace, and more. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder and head of the Isha Foundation, a nonprofit organisation based at the Isha Yoga Center in India. Instead of being pedantic, the book is practical and relatable. Everything makes sense and seems logical. “If you have observed yourself, when you are angry, you sit a certain way; if you are happy you sit a different way; if you are depressed, you sit another way. For every different level of consciousness or every psychological state your body naturally tends to assume certain postures. The converse of this is the science of asanas (postures in yoga). If you consciously get your body into different asanas, you can elevate your consciousness,” The book is filled with little gems – provocative statements and ideas that make readers rethink how they deal with problems or life situations. This is the inner engineering he talks about, that is central to the programmes offered at his foundation. It's hard to sum this book up because in a way, it's good, in a way, it's terribly incomplete. It's like a jumble. If you're a complete COMPLETE beginner - then yeah, this will be useful. It explains a couple of things very well. But the problem is, it keeps jumping, changing tack or just telling stories that are a bit too random, in my opinion. Thoughts are not really finished up, conclusions aren't drawn. It's not that it's written badly - but it seems to lack a system. It's an inspirational tool at best. But it was enjoyable and easy to read.
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M**U
Great book
Book of Sadguru means... quite fresh unique view on life. I love all his books. ❤️🌿
D**Y
A phenomenal non-religious book on mysticism and yoga
A phenomenal non-religious book on mysticism, yoga, well-being, inner peace, and more. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder and head of the Isha Foundation, a nonprofit organisation based at the Isha Yoga Center in India. Instead of being pedantic, the book is practical and relatable. Everything makes sense and seems logical. “If you have observed yourself, when you are angry, you sit a certain way; if you are happy you sit a different way; if you are depressed, you sit another way. For every different level of consciousness or every psychological state your body naturally tends to assume certain postures. The converse of this is the science of asanas (postures in yoga). If you consciously get your body into different asanas, you can elevate your consciousness,” The book is filled with little gems – provocative statements and ideas that make readers rethink how they deal with problems or life situations. This is the inner engineering he talks about, that is central to the programmes offered at his foundation. It's hard to sum this book up because in a way, it's good, in a way, it's terribly incomplete. It's like a jumble. If you're a complete COMPLETE beginner - then yeah, this will be useful. It explains a couple of things very well. But the problem is, it keeps jumping, changing tack or just telling stories that are a bit too random, in my opinion. Thoughts are not really finished up, conclusions aren't drawn. It's not that it's written badly - but it seems to lack a system. It's an inspirational tool at best. But it was enjoyable and easy to read.
A**D
A wonderful engineering with occult climax...
Inner Engineering by Sadhguru... 5/5 rating for Amazon delivery and the page print quality... Sadhguru talks about three important things which controls our thoughts and emotions in life... Those are *Body, *Mind, & *Energy... *Body : Sadhguru says... Body is the only thing that is visible and can easily controlled... Every human being has 5 senses i.e., 1) Touch, 2) Sight, 3) hearing, 4) Taste, and 5) Smell... If these 5 senses stops working then it is hard for one to realize actually what and who you are... So, these 5 senses plays a important role in life... and hence one should maintain them very well... one must gain focus & control over these senses or else it will impact on one's Mind and Energy... *Mind : Sadhguru says... (Sadhguru) Shares and very interesting and funny story of A man wants to acquire Supernatural powers from a Spiritual guru... (pl. read the book for the story) What ever you input to your brain the same output it gives... if you input positive thoughts only positive will be outcome... and vice versa... *Energy : Sadhguru says... If one uses energy in right direction it gives benefit and if one uses it in wrong direction one will suffer... Here Sadhguru treated Energy as Karma... and said If one do good to others the same will return to him/her... and vice versa... The best part of the book is in Sadhana : A small exercise which helps one to do meditation... and there are bunch of sadhanas shared in this book... My thoughts : If you are a follower of Sadhguru, then you like this book, If you are not, then I don't recommend this book to you... (Now this is totally subjective), Because at the last chapter Sadhguru talks about occult powers which I personally Didn't like, apart from that, this book is OK and pl. don't buy this book with full expectations... you may get disappointed). I don't recommend this book to every one but only to sadhguru followers... and do recommend following books to read... * Life's Amazing secrets - Gaur Gopal Das * The power of Now - Eckhart Tolle * Think and grow rich - Napoleon Hill * The power of subconscious mind - Joseph Murphy * Jonathan Livingston seagull - Richard Bach
V**L
Simply great. A must read!
This book has given such an immense insights to what is the true meaning of consciousness and how to be aware of it. How to be spiritual in life and what added advantages it provides you by being constantly aware and mindful of being in a state of consciousness inwards. Its starts from inside to outside not reverse. Sorry… can go on. 😀 Nonetheless, this book is for those who are interested and curious to know or have started their journey to know spirituality and how to go about it through methods being shared by Sadhguru. Thank you for writing this book and sharing such an immense and magical journey through experiences in your life, Sadhguru. Excited to read more of his books.
M**K
A Transformative Manual for Inner Well-Being
Inner Engineering is one of those rare books that blends ancient yogic wisdom with practical, modern-day clarity. Sadhguru explains the mechanics of the mind, body, and energy in a way that feels both profound and accessible. The stories, methods, and insights gently push you to look inward and take responsibility for your inner state. Whether you’re seeking peace, clarity, or a deeper sense of joy, this book serves as a powerful starting point.
B**R
Inner engineering
This is great book to understand sadhguru and how he thinks about life
A**R
Book
Good book read once
A**A
Must read
Very good book to understand self
A**E
Some find the bliss in wine and others find it in Divine. While others still seek the knowledge of what is divine
I have been reading since last 20 years and I read about 4 books a month and i can honestly say that this books is one of the 3 most influential books I have ever read. Spirituality has become a western fad as of late, every other person who goes to a yoga class or has read a couple of books thinks he/she is enlightened. Nothing can be further from the truth, a lot of people try this or that spiritual idea for a few days and then give up as they lack the correct mindset to sustain that life. Ignorance is the like the fog obstructing the truth which is right in front of our eyes. We will all need a teacher who can show us the way and Sadhguru will be your teacher when you experience his profound wisdom. He explains the human and cosmic nature both through the eyes of a yogi and a 21st century scientific man. Its easy to follow the path in this book and change your thinking and way of life with tiny steps at a time. If you are unsure please watch Sadhguru's Ted talk [...] The teacher can appear only when the student is ready
T**H
It introduced me to so many things
Thank you Gurujji for teaching me that I have agency over my thoughts. I indeed have responsibility over what is in the world, and I am empowered to go through life. I have been touched by your grace and I hope to keep aware of what actually is in my everyday life.
S**T
A must read for people seeking themselves
This book is easy, the wisdom of Sadhguru is powerful, and the book propose some very easy and practical exercises that help to understand the meaning of a section. Sadhguru is using common good sense and it helps to just realise that simple changes can be powerful in your life.
M**L
Super 👍👍👍👍
Merci 👍👍👍👍
N**O
Great tool for personal evolution
This book is great in that it is written in plain English, easy to understand, easy to follow logically and most of all enjoyable. Difficult these days to find gurus that are easy to understand and are so in touch with today's realities. I have read many books by Sadhguru and would recommend this one to anyone whether as a first approach or simply a refreshment on the topic of inner growth. It would be amazing in the future to have an italian translated version available too to be able to gift it to my parents.
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