TEACH YOGA. TOUCH HEARTS

A Guide to Creating Inspirational Yoga Practices

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Preface

 Buddha said that words have the power to both heal and destroy and when words are true and kind, they can change our world. Today, from my heart to yours, I offer you inspirational words from around the world. I offer you love from the bottom of my heart. I offer you faith that you too can change your world with the words of wisdom. I offer you confidence that you too can make a difference in someone else’s life with your beautiful smile and your generous and kind words.

Teach yoga, Touch hearts is my first book. This was a concept that originated in my heart and became a labor of love and a source of joy. It is a compilation of poems, quotes, themes, and prayers that I have been collecting for over twelve years. You will find easy-to-share meditations, quotes, and themes to design your classes. I offer them to you in a methodical fashion based on Patanjali’s eight limbs in the Yoga Sutra.

Whether you are a new or experienced yoga teacher, my hope is that you will find peace and comfort in the words of ancient wisdom. I do hope that many ideas for classes and cues will help you create beautiful and inspirational experiences for your beloved students.

 Foreword By Swami Maheshananda Saraswati

I met Ritu many years back, maybe in 2010, during my wandering years, in Boston. She was kind enough to host me and introduce me to her family. Again in 2018, the connection was rekindled when she joined me on the arduous pilgrimage of Kailash Manasarovar in Western Tibet. I noticed that she was living her yoga fully and had developed a profound sense of surrender. She invited me to do yoga programs in 2019 at her Sohum Yoga Studio near Boston and I had a glimpse of her dedication and the sense of heartfelt connection she had developed with her yoga students. The qualities of surrender, sadhana, compassion, peace, beauty, and bliss have blossomed in her over many years of dedication to yoga, along with a deep understanding of the profound wisdom of yoga.

This book by Ritu Kapur highlights the heartfelt rules, poems, passages, perspectives, and contemplation themes to keep the enthusiasm high throughout our journey in yoga and self-realization. It beautifully integrates the sayings, poems, and wisdom of great yogis, poets, and masters in an organic blend of inspirations that touch upon the reader's heart.

The ingenuity and originality in presenting the various topics, themes, meditations, quotes in a systematic and refreshing way have come from deep insights that Ritu has experienced over her years of living yoga. Words can make a difference and you will feel their powerful impact through this book. There are a lot of pointers in the book that will touch upon your heart, and you will feel the need for further contemplation.

 For many seeking the right inspiration and enthusiasm on the path of inner pilgrimage, this book may become an indispensable guide. ~ Swami Mahesh, OmSiya.com

Words of Praise for the Book

Ritu Kapur has brought out inspiring guidance to all yoga teachers in this handbook. Not only does one get a simple systematic knowledge from the source books, our scriptures, but the step-by-step guidance also adds a compassionate touch. The quotes and poems add universal harmony and an additional fragrance—a must read for all who want to get a comprehensive overview for teaching the ancient tradition of yoga and meditation, so relevant and a necessity of modern times. ~ Shashikala Dwarkanath, Physician, Spiritual Teacher, Co-Founder of Chinmaya Boston

Profoundly beautiful. The light of love that is in your pages is transmitted effortlessly to the reader.  Inspiring and transforming in a mindful way. It now has not only had an impact on me, but also on my students, and all they come in touch with. That ripple effect effortlessly shining and spreading. You have made this world a better place. Namaste! ~ Margie Hunter, Yoga teacher in California, Author of “Transcending MS”

“Teach Yoga, Touch Hearts” will be your well-loved companion for planning unique, inspirational, and heart-centered yoga classes as well as a handy resource to be used during class for favorite quotes and tidbits of wisdom for any practice. Ritu teaches from her heart, and you will too - with Ritu by your side - in this simple and all-inclusive guide! ~ Lisa Campbell, Meditation teacher in MA, Owner of Mindfulfilled

Just as a curator brings us the finest of art and positions it in an art gallery to make art accessible to all, so also Ritu Kapur’s book combs through a vast collection of inspirational quotes and ideas, positions them in a beautiful framework thus making these deeply transformational ideas accessible to all. Thank you Ritu Kapur for this great effort!  ~ Ranjani Saigal, Yoga practitioner, Classical Indian Dance teacher, Community Leader, Executive Director at the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation (bringing literacy to many rural and tribal areas in India)

Coverage of the Book

Interview with Valeria Teles, podcast host of “Fit for Joy”

Interview with Jan Lewis of Upton Cable TV channel

The spotlight in Hopkinton Independent, A local Newspaper

Article in an online Newsletter, Lokvani

Interview with Margie Hunter of Transcending MS

Interview with Jim Cozzens on HCAM TV

Conversation with Lisa Campion on Empower Radio- Miracle of Healing. Lisa is an author, Reiki Master, Healer

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