Ebook · Éditions Aimeraude
Learn to direct your attention, instead of being at its mercy.
Raja Yoga: The Inner Code offers twelve lessons to cultivate attention, self-mastery and inner calm. A 1906 classic, presented in context.
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- Instant delivery after purchase
- Free lifetime updates
- 12 lessons, short exercises and safety guidelines
Sound familiar?
Your mind runs off, and you follow.
- You pick up your phone to do one thing, and end up doing twenty.
- You read the same sentence three times without taking it in.
- You start one thing, drift to another, and end the day with ten tasks half-done.
- A thought keeps going around in your head, and you can’t set it aside.
Nothing unusual about that. Attention can be trained, and almost no one has taught us how.
The book
A hands-on manual for training the mind, not a lecture.
More than a century ago, Yogi Ramacharaka (William Walker Atkinson) put together twelve lessons on how to observe your thoughts, direct your attention and govern your mind. This modern edition presents them in context and guides you step by step.
Understand
Twelve progressive lessons, from the “I” that observes to the building of character. Each idea is explained with simple images: the searchlight, the rosebush, the trapdoor.
Practice
Short exercises to do at your desk or on the train, with safety guidelines so you can progress safely and at your own pace.
Stay on course
Editor’s notes put the 1906 text in context, and affirmations close each lesson to anchor what you have understood.
The program
Twelve lessons that form a step-by-step path.
- IThe “I”Distinguishing what you are from what you think and feel.
- IIThe Ego’s Mental ToolsLearning to take your mind in hand and use it like a tool.
- IIIExpanding the SelfWidening your sense of belonging, pitfalls included.
- IVMental ControlGoverning a restless mind through practice.
- VCultivating AttentionVoluntary attention, with exercises and children’s games.
- VICultivating PerceptionSharpening the use of your senses.
- VIIThe Unfolding of ConsciousnessFrom the first sensations to mental consciousness.
- VIIIThe Highlands and Lowlands of the MindWhat happens beyond the reach of consciousness.
- IXThe Mental PlanesInstinct, habit, intellect, intuition.
- XSubconsciousnessPutting to work the part of your mind that works without you.
- XIUnconscious Character BuildingHabits, desire, will.
- XIISubconscious InfluencesStanding on what is solid within you, and reading the predictions of 1906 with a critical eye.
An excerpt
The tone of the book, in a few lines.
Pupils are given the example of a rosebush. They are taught that the plant will grow and flourish in proportion to the attention and care it receives, and vice versa. They learn that the ideal of a particular desired trait is a mental rosebush which, with constant attention, will grow and put out leaves and flowers. Lesson XI, “Unconscious Character Building”
Simple images, gradual practice, and a reader invited to check things out for themselves.
What you get
The complete book, plus every future version.
- The complete ebook: all twelve lessons, with their exercises and affirmations.
- Instant delivery. You can download your book as soon as you’ve made your purchase.
- Free lifetime updates. Whenever a new version comes out, you receive a link to download it, at no extra cost.
- Safety guidelines and editor’s notes that put the 1906 text in context.
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Try before you buy: the free mini-guide.
“5 Exercises to Take Back Control of Your Attention”: five exercises of three to five minutes each, drawn from the book, with no equipment needed. It’s free to anyone who wants it: all you have to do is share your email address.
- Five short exercises you can start tonight.
- Safety guidelines to help you practice safely.
- An excerpt from the book, so you can see whether the style suits you.
In all honesty
Is this book for you?
You’ll enjoy it if
- You want short, practical exercises rather than endless theory.
- You like substantial texts, read with a critical eye and placed in their historical context.
- You want to train your attention, a little every day.
It’s not for you if
- You’re looking for treatment: this book is a tool for reflection and training, and it does not replace a doctor or a psychologist.
- You’re looking for a miracle method that changes everything in a week.
Frequently asked questions
Before you decide.
How is the book delivered?
Delivery is instant after purchase. You can download your ebook as soon as your order is complete.
What does “free lifetime updates” mean?
The book evolves. Whenever a new version comes out, you receive a link to download it. You pay nothing more, now or later.
How do I get the free mini-guide?
Just enter your first name and email address in the form on this page. It’s free to anyone who wants it, no purchase necessary.
The text dates from 1906. Is it still readable?
Yes. This edition presents it in context: editor’s notes flag passages that are dated or unproven, and the exercises come with safety guidelines.
Is this a treatment or a form of therapy?
No. It is a book for reflection and attention training. It does not replace medical advice or psychological support. If an exercise makes you uncomfortable, stop, and talk to a health professional.
Are there other books?
Yes, you can explore them in the Éditions Aimeraude catalog.
Five minutes a day is all it takes to get started.
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