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

I have practiced Jivamukti Yoga since 1991, when a dance teacher at NYU shared some flyers decorated with photos of Sharon Gannon in Parivritti Bakasana, or Seat of the Crow. My first class with Sharon, she read from Lama Govinda’s Foundation of Tibetan Mysticism about the miraculous power of Om Mani Padme Hum, the Buddhist mantra of compassion. It’s been a lot of sweating, stretching and chanting during the last 27 years, and Sharon has never let me down as a yoga teacher.This book belongs in a quartet of required texts for the Jivamukti Teacher Training curriculum, The Jivamukti Yoga Book, Yoga and Vegetarianism, The Jivamukti Assists Manual and the Jivamukti Chant Book. The physical sequence of the Magic Ten is a basic yoga warm up meant to precede a longer yoga class or stand on its own as a practice. However, the mystical aspect of the Magic Ten allows Sharon Gannon to share her favorite inspirational teachings in the most up to date format.The final third of the Magic Ten takes the exploration of Yoga in a radical direction as the founders of Jivamukti Yoga explore the connection of Egyptian cultures to the practices of Yoga. Sharon Gannon has turned the wheel of dharma and yoga, maintaining an ethical practice of vegan advocacy, while joyfully honoring the spiritual teachers who have inspired her to always reach for new heights of compassionate intention.

Sharon Gannon did it again, WOW.... She guides us through 10 weeks program of yoga practice. The first one is not down-dog. She starts with gratitude for the week 1. You don't have to get a new yoga mat, clothing.. You can do the first 2 weeks from your comfortable bed... This book is for everyone who currently practice yoga ( meaning yoga asana) or someone who has never done it. This book is not just meant to read it once but it becomes a part of your life as you practice. You would cherish this book. And Glossary of Sanskrit words are very helpful. There is no need to google back and force since Sharon was kind to include it for us.

Inspiring. Very helpful guide to living in a balanced, happy manner

Just awesome!!!

Sharon Gannon writes from a non-conceptual, experiential place. She's one of those masters, teachers, authors, practitioners who is willing to share with others her approach and her own personal practice. This book like many of the other books (Yoga & Vegetarianism, Yoga Assists, Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body and Soul) she has written or co-written, is a transparent, compassionate, authentic account of someone who has practiced, studied, and delved into the teachings of Yoga with fearlessness and with the highest aspiration for Self-realization. This latest work - The Magic Ten & Beyond - is an accessible guide packed with practical suggestions and explanations that can assist anyone interested in Yoga on their path. Sharon Gannon urges us to practice with joy and as a way to discover joy. The connection she makes between Yoga and Egyptian culture takes this practical manual to another level, peeking our curiosity into history and the interdependence of our stories.

The Magic Ten and Beyond takes the reader through a day of yoga practices that start with waking and giving thanks for the new day, sending blessings to all your loved ones, feeding the wild birds, a complete and doable asana practice, kicking up your heels to heal, cleansing practices for mind and body, life-changing breathwork, deeper pranayamas, meditating, and relaxing away stress. All that, and your day is just begining!

You know those people who make even the most mundane things appear as unique, special, even magical. Sharon Gannon (affectionately called Padmaji by students and friends) is one of those people, who seem to be able to bring magic, happiness, equanimity, (yoga) with her wherever she goes, and spread this bliss to others simply with her presence.Generously, in this handbook for a happy yogi Padmaji shares the recipe for becoming one of those magical beings. This is not a book about "doing" the fanciest yoga poses, it is a book that guides us in creating a detailed plan for creating habits that elevate our day-to-day lives, and the lives of others.The author's view is that details are important, for any magical endeavor. If you have a particular desired outcome, you must do a specific action to get the result (think flipping the light-switch if you want the lamp to turn on, if you don't bring your hand to the switch, it will never turn on). But for the magic to really unfold, the action must be done daily.Padmaji has spent many years developing her personal daily practice, a practice that essentially turns the light on for being a more compassionate, mindful, saintly person. The Magic Ten and Beyond is a detailed manual, with plenty of room for personalization and modification, for producing this alchemical shift towards the most magical version of our Self.

I spent a lot of time looking for guides on how to put together everything I know that works (pranayama, yoga, cleansing routines, diet, meditations etc.) Written beautifully and easy to read, The Magic Ten encompasses all of these and more than I expected to take me through my days. I am so excited to track my growth and am ready to receive whatever arises from this magical work. Also, love the size and the fact that it fits in my purse! Thank you for the gift of your teachings Sharon.

Very interesting and easy read. Easy to follow. I've shared it with others. Worth a read if you are interested in jivamukti or the core simple practice of yoga

This is a simple, beautiful and powerful book about ten habits that the author does. I enjoyed reading this book, I actually love her and David, so it was very nice to read. Recommended.

Gibt einem eine Menge an wichtigem Wissen

Gran admiración por la autora. Una joya más de su colección.

Cualquier libro de Sharon es una maravilla