Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy

Name: Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy
Rating: 4.406 (8 reviews)
ISBN: 9798227451507

By Sadhguru

Publisher Description

'Inner Engineering is a fascinating read, rich with 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
In his revolutionary new book, visionary, mystic and yogi Sadhguru distils his own experiences with spirituality and yoga and introduces the transformational concept of Inner Engineering. Developed by him over several years, this powerful practice serves to align the mind and the body with energies around and within, creating a world of limitless power and possibilities.
Inner Engineering is your own software for joy and well-being.

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4.0

Khushboo Khan

Created 2 months ago

Poornima Janakiraman

Created 2 months ago

“This book is a wonderful, simplified introduction to Sadhguru’s methods, rather than a detailed philosophical text. I love how he starts off by saying that this book doesn't claim to be a self-help manual but rather a straightforward, accessible guide to inner well-being that prioritizes experience over belief. What I really appreciated is how clearly he keeps coming back to the idea that yoga though deeply rooted in Hinduism, is not about belief systems, identity, or external performance, but about inner transformation (yoga literally means union). He also touches on how many dharmic concepts (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism & Sikhism) have been deeply misunderstood over time. Especially words like karma, yoga, guru and even more advanced systems like tantra & chakras. These ideas get reduced, repackaged, or turned into something completely different from their original depth. And somewhere in that dilution, the meaning gets lost while the words become trendy or aesthetic (like the sacred Om). That part really stood out to me because we see it everywhere now. People casually calling themselves “yogis,” using “karma” as a pop-culture explanation for everything, or treating yoga as just a fitness trend. Even practices that are meant to be deeply inward and disciplined get turned into branding or lifestyle content. It feels like the language is still there, but the understanding behind it is often missing. Sadhguru warns that having someone else attempt to "realign" or "open" your chakras is extremely dangerous, likening it to a plumber trying to fix a complex computer; since these energy centers are the very basis of your life, any forceful or external manipulation can cause permanent damage to your physical and psychological system. Overall, it’s a simple read on the surface, but it carries a lot underneath it if you actually sit with it. Definitely one of those books that feels more like a reminder than new information.”

Book Gobbler

Created 4 months ago

Dharshan

Created 4 months ago

Motivational Provocative Thought-provoking Timely

Nicky

Created 9 months ago

“So good I read it twice. Very insightful.”

Captivating Engaging Fascinating Life-changing Motivational Well-researched Cohesive

About Sadhguru

Sadhguru, a yogi and profound mystic of our times, is a visionary humanitarian and a prominent spiritual leader. A contemporary Guru, rooted as strongly in mundane and pragmatic matters as he is in inner experience and wisdom, Sadhguru works tirelessly towards the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of all. His mastery of the mechanisms of life, an outcome of his profound experience of the Self, guides in exploring the subtler dimensions of life.

At home in loincloth as much as he is in blue jeans, barefoot through the mighty Himalayas, or straddling a BMW motorcycle on the expressway, Sadhguru is the most unusual mystic that one can encounter. Marking a clear departure from mere customs and rituals, Sadhguru's scientific methods for self-transformation are both direct and powerful. Belonging to no particular tradition, Sadhguru incorporates and presents what is most valid for the contemporary life from the yogic sciences.

Sadhguru speaks at some of the world's most prominent international leadership forums. In January 2007, he participated in four panels at the World Economic Forum and spoke on issues ranging from diplomacy and economic development, to education and the environment. In 2006, he addressed the World Economic Forum, the Tallberg Forum in Sweden, and the Australian Leadership Retreat. He has also served as a delegate to the United Nations Millennium Peace Summit and the World Peace Congress.

Sadhguru's vision and understanding of modern social and economic issues have led to interviews with BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, CNNfn, and Newsweek International. His insights are regularly featured in India's leading national newspapers. A well-known public figure, he regularly draws crowds of more than 300,000 people for his public talks and "sathsangs" (group meditation).

Traversing seamlessly from the ancient to the ultramodern, Sadhguru bridges the gap between the known and the unknown, enabling all those who encounter him to explore and experience the deepest dimensions of life.