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The Weiser Concise Guide to Yoga for Magick (The Weiser Concise Guide Series)
By Nancy Wasserman
Contributing authors: James Wasserman
Aleister Crowley's instructions on yoga for the practitioner of Magick.
Published by Weiser Books in 2007, 132 pages, English
Yoga today connotes many images and ideas -- from holy men on a high mountaintop to throngs of young women toting designer mats. Yoga, meaning 'union,' is actually a many-layered discipline designed to help an individual attain health, serenity, focus, and ultimately, union with the Divine. Aleister Crowley was one of the first Europeans to practice yoga and believed the practice was essential to spiritual growth, stating that 'Magick is a Pyramid built layer by layer. The work of the Body of Light -- with the technique of Yoga -- is the foundation of the whole.'
This succinct and uniquely helpful book explores the frequently overlooked importance of bringing a healthy body and a clear-thinking mind to the practice of ceremonial magick or Wicca. While many books on magick discuss the importance of ritual, almost none point to the physical, spiritual, and moral quality necessary to make those rituals effective. Spiritual power demands physical health and the contemporary western practitioner can learn much from the ancient tradition of yoga.
About the Author
Nancy Wasserman is an experienced and dedicated occultist who has been practicing the magical system of Aleister Crowley for many years. She has contributed several articles to the O.T.O. publications as well as The Pathworking of Aleister Crowley. She lives in New York City with her husband and editor, James Wasserman.
James Wasserman is a lifelong student of esotericism. His writings include The Mystery Traditions: Secret Symbols and Sacred Art, and Aleister Crowley and the Practice of the Magical Diary. His Chronicle Books edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day features the full-color Papyrus of Ani with integrated English translation. The Templars and the Assassins: The Militia of Heaven has thus far been published in six languages. His controversial The Slaves Shall Serve: Meditations on Liberty defines political freedom as a spiritual value. His newest book is An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar. He is currently editing a series on Western occultism known as The Weiser Concise Guides. You can find him online at www.studio31.com. He lives in New York City with his wife Nancy.
Amazon Reviews:
3.0 out of 5 stars Yoga for Majick
By Douglas Plumadore on July 4, 2007
I found the book insightful and it opened new avenues of thought. It gives good basic background information on yoga in a manner that is easy for the beginner to understand and a good refresher for those who have been practicing both yoga and magic for a while. Although the subject matter deals mostly with ceremonial magic, those practicing Wicca or another form can certainly benefit from this book. I recommend this book for anyone who studies occult and wants to improve their practice.
4.0 out of 5 stars I had to work all this out for myself
By Azael on September 13, 2009
I have been a practicing magician for nearly 20 years now and a member of the OTO and AA for almost fifteen of them. I had actually never read this book until this last weekend, when, with a little time to kill, I perused it in a book store. I have to admit that I didn't buy it, but I did think to myself, "I've got to remember to recommend this to the Minervals and First Degrees at my Oasis." Now, first of all, there is no substitute for the actual works of the Logos of the Aeon, Aleister Crowley. None of the primer books even begin to rival his work in either depth or breadth. But I don't think Nancy (nor Jim Wasserman, nor Lon DuQuette, nor Richard Kaczynski, et al.) would pretend to set their works against his. They're simply trying to help people find their way into Crowley's works. This little book does just that.
Israel Regardie, in his "Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic" devotes a section to the minimum work actually necessary for attainment. What I think Nancy's book does so effectively is outline this minimum work within the narrow context of the Thelemic approach to yoga, modified slightly based on the accumulated western yogic tradition in the fifty or sixty years since Crowley published Eight Lectures on Yoga. I noticed that another review dismissed this book as simply being a rehash of Eight Lectures. I do not think that is a fair criticism. The discussion of the Middle Pillar Ritual as well as the presentation of a simple Sun Salutation routine and actual exercises of pratayahara and pranayama make this book quite worthwile in its own right.
If you are an experienced practitioner of hatha or raja yoga, this book is probably not for you. But even experienced magicians who find their yoga skills undeveloped and would like to know where to begin will find this book a helpful introduction. That goes double for beginners of both magical and yoga disciplines.
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb! A must-read for all practicing magicians!
By Amazon Customer on August 9, 2007
This book is excellent and long overdue! Speaking as a yoga practicioner and a ceremonial magician, as well as the owner of a metaphysical wellness center, I recommend this book to anyone and everyone who realizes the importance of disciplining the mind and strenghthening the body while walking the magical path. Nancy Wasserman has done an excellent job of clarifying and expounding other foundational texts on yoga, while offering many valuable new insights. She has presented her information, along with photographs of specific postures, in a manner that the beginner can easily understand and follow. The seasoned magician will also gain a great deal of insight into this often neglected area of magical practice.
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy the book, practice Yoga
By W. M. Thom on August 15, 2007
I have practiced Magick and Mysticism for over 15 years. The concise guide series and Nancy Wasserman's contribution to it is invaluable to many students.
This book is for the novice to intermediate Magician. It is a book that will get you started and moving down the Path. Nancy has laid out the basics in a simple, easy to understand style.
The book contains excellent exercises, suggestions, and personal insights. It is up to the individual student to apply these lessons.
Buy the book, practice Yoga
5.0 out of 5 stars a great guide
By Ernest J. Kemp on February 8, 2009
For thous who are looking for a eazy to follow book on raja yoga and how to combine with the yoga of the west aka Magick, this is your book.Like some of the other reviewers , yes i've read Aleister Crowleys eight lectures on yoga (which is a lecture A.C given which is based on part one of book 4 liber ABA )and yes, Ive read book 4 ABA and raja yoga by Vivekananda. Well they are the classics .But sometimes too heady and one can miss the point. I feel sorry for thous reviewers who did not see the depth and or the much add information the writer has add since the days of the G.D,A.A and OTO. This is a up too date book on yoga and the Great Work.
Ive used this book to fill in the gap,get a clear idea of The Great Work . Its basic and when it comes down to it ,Its all about the basic.When you dont feel like walking around with a bunch of books and just want to keep it simple and real want to know what magick is. Buy this Book.
By Nancy Wasserman
Contributing authors: James Wasserman
Aleister Crowley's instructions on yoga for the practitioner of Magick.
Published by Weiser Books in 2007, 132 pages, English
Yoga today connotes many images and ideas -- from holy men on a high mountaintop to throngs of young women toting designer mats. Yoga, meaning 'union,' is actually a many-layered discipline designed to help an individual attain health, serenity, focus, and ultimately, union with the Divine. Aleister Crowley was one of the first Europeans to practice yoga and believed the practice was essential to spiritual growth, stating that 'Magick is a Pyramid built layer by layer. The work of the Body of Light -- with the technique of Yoga -- is the foundation of the whole.'
This succinct and uniquely helpful book explores the frequently overlooked importance of bringing a healthy body and a clear-thinking mind to the practice of ceremonial magick or Wicca. While many books on magick discuss the importance of ritual, almost none point to the physical, spiritual, and moral quality necessary to make those rituals effective. Spiritual power demands physical health and the contemporary western practitioner can learn much from the ancient tradition of yoga.
About the Author
Nancy Wasserman is an experienced and dedicated occultist who has been practicing the magical system of Aleister Crowley for many years. She has contributed several articles to the O.T.O. publications as well as The Pathworking of Aleister Crowley. She lives in New York City with her husband and editor, James Wasserman.
James Wasserman is a lifelong student of esotericism. His writings include The Mystery Traditions: Secret Symbols and Sacred Art, and Aleister Crowley and the Practice of the Magical Diary. His Chronicle Books edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day features the full-color Papyrus of Ani with integrated English translation. The Templars and the Assassins: The Militia of Heaven has thus far been published in six languages. His controversial The Slaves Shall Serve: Meditations on Liberty defines political freedom as a spiritual value. His newest book is An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar. He is currently editing a series on Western occultism known as The Weiser Concise Guides. You can find him online at www.studio31.com. He lives in New York City with his wife Nancy.
Amazon Reviews:
3.0 out of 5 stars Yoga for Majick
By Douglas Plumadore on July 4, 2007
I found the book insightful and it opened new avenues of thought. It gives good basic background information on yoga in a manner that is easy for the beginner to understand and a good refresher for those who have been practicing both yoga and magic for a while. Although the subject matter deals mostly with ceremonial magic, those practicing Wicca or another form can certainly benefit from this book. I recommend this book for anyone who studies occult and wants to improve their practice.
4.0 out of 5 stars I had to work all this out for myself
By Azael on September 13, 2009
I have been a practicing magician for nearly 20 years now and a member of the OTO and AA for almost fifteen of them. I had actually never read this book until this last weekend, when, with a little time to kill, I perused it in a book store. I have to admit that I didn't buy it, but I did think to myself, "I've got to remember to recommend this to the Minervals and First Degrees at my Oasis." Now, first of all, there is no substitute for the actual works of the Logos of the Aeon, Aleister Crowley. None of the primer books even begin to rival his work in either depth or breadth. But I don't think Nancy (nor Jim Wasserman, nor Lon DuQuette, nor Richard Kaczynski, et al.) would pretend to set their works against his. They're simply trying to help people find their way into Crowley's works. This little book does just that.
Israel Regardie, in his "Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic" devotes a section to the minimum work actually necessary for attainment. What I think Nancy's book does so effectively is outline this minimum work within the narrow context of the Thelemic approach to yoga, modified slightly based on the accumulated western yogic tradition in the fifty or sixty years since Crowley published Eight Lectures on Yoga. I noticed that another review dismissed this book as simply being a rehash of Eight Lectures. I do not think that is a fair criticism. The discussion of the Middle Pillar Ritual as well as the presentation of a simple Sun Salutation routine and actual exercises of pratayahara and pranayama make this book quite worthwile in its own right.
If you are an experienced practitioner of hatha or raja yoga, this book is probably not for you. But even experienced magicians who find their yoga skills undeveloped and would like to know where to begin will find this book a helpful introduction. That goes double for beginners of both magical and yoga disciplines.
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb! A must-read for all practicing magicians!
By Amazon Customer on August 9, 2007
This book is excellent and long overdue! Speaking as a yoga practicioner and a ceremonial magician, as well as the owner of a metaphysical wellness center, I recommend this book to anyone and everyone who realizes the importance of disciplining the mind and strenghthening the body while walking the magical path. Nancy Wasserman has done an excellent job of clarifying and expounding other foundational texts on yoga, while offering many valuable new insights. She has presented her information, along with photographs of specific postures, in a manner that the beginner can easily understand and follow. The seasoned magician will also gain a great deal of insight into this often neglected area of magical practice.
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy the book, practice Yoga
By W. M. Thom on August 15, 2007
I have practiced Magick and Mysticism for over 15 years. The concise guide series and Nancy Wasserman's contribution to it is invaluable to many students.
This book is for the novice to intermediate Magician. It is a book that will get you started and moving down the Path. Nancy has laid out the basics in a simple, easy to understand style.
The book contains excellent exercises, suggestions, and personal insights. It is up to the individual student to apply these lessons.
Buy the book, practice Yoga
5.0 out of 5 stars a great guide
By Ernest J. Kemp on February 8, 2009
For thous who are looking for a eazy to follow book on raja yoga and how to combine with the yoga of the west aka Magick, this is your book.Like some of the other reviewers , yes i've read Aleister Crowleys eight lectures on yoga (which is a lecture A.C given which is based on part one of book 4 liber ABA )and yes, Ive read book 4 ABA and raja yoga by Vivekananda. Well they are the classics .But sometimes too heady and one can miss the point. I feel sorry for thous reviewers who did not see the depth and or the much add information the writer has add since the days of the G.D,A.A and OTO. This is a up too date book on yoga and the Great Work.
Ive used this book to fill in the gap,get a clear idea of The Great Work . Its basic and when it comes down to it ,Its all about the basic.When you dont feel like walking around with a bunch of books and just want to keep it simple and real want to know what magick is. Buy this Book.