{"product_id":"transitioning-in-grace-a-yogis-approach-to-death-and-dying-9781565893368","title":"Transitioning in Grace: A Yogi's Approach to Death and Dying","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe deeper teachings of yoga state that \"We are a soul, and have a body,\" but how do yogis respond when confronted with death―with their own time of passing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTransitioning in Grace \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(based on the teachings of \u003cstrong\u003eParamhansa Yogananda\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of the classic\u003cem\u003e Autobiography of a Yogi\u003c\/em\u003e), Nalini Graeber presents true accounts of how longtime yogis and meditators have left their bodies. Some struggled with pain or illness. Others passed suddenly or unexpectedly. Most of these accounts are inspiring; all have something to teach about the transitioning experience. More than just a collection of uplifting stories, this work can serve as a handbook for individuals helping family or friends to leave this world-for those soon to make the transition themselves―and for all thoughtful souls who recognize the wisdom of gaining important insights into early preparation for \"Life's Final Exam.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in these pages: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to prepare for death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA yogic \"astral ascension\" ceremony (funeral\/memorial service) that can be adapted for your particular needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA description by a great master of yoga, of what we experience during the moments when we leave our bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA simple meditation technique that can help greatly to bring calmness to the event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories, descriptions, and poems that offer helpful insights and inspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNalini Graeber is a minister, and a lifelong meditator and follower of the deeper teachings of yoga, as taught by the great master of yoga Paramhansa Yogananda (author of the classic Autobiography of a Yogi). For more than forty years Nalini has lived at Ananda Village, a yoga community in Northern California; she is one of Ananda's founding members, having joined the community after receiving academic training at Stanford and Columbia Universities. She has helped to bring inspiration to yogis around the world through her writing and counseling, and through her work in creating and directing the online inspirational and yogic music program known as \"Radio Ananda.\"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Crystal Clarity Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50356700348690,"sku":"9781565893368","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_56c8bea6-3a7c-4ebe-bb09-ddb74e2b59ac.jpg?v=1728312604","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/transitioning-in-grace-a-yogis-approach-to-death-and-dying-9781565893368","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}