Mirka Knaster

living this life fully: stories and teachings of Munindra
In this book, Munindra's students and friends remember him not only for his erudition and expert guidance, but especially for his embodiment of the Dharma. He was one of those rare individuals who live what they teach. Like his fellow countryman Gandhi, he demonstrated seamless integration rather than conflicted separation between daily life and spiritual practice. Through his attitudes and behavior, he held out the potential of what is attainable: to be at home in this body, in this place, in this time, under these conditions--happy and at peace with oneself and in harmony with others. Munindra expressed in his being what neuroscientists are now able to confirm through sophisticated technology: by training the mind, one can change the brain so that positive emotions become enduring traits of one's character rather than occasional states.

Discovering the Body’s Wisdom:
A Comprehensive Guide to More than Fifty Mind-Body Practices that Can Relieve Pain, Reduce Stress, and Foster Health, Spiritual Growth, and Inner Peace (Bantam Books).

An extremely practical and comprehensive resource, Discovering the Body’s Wisdom helps consumers and health care professionals become savvy about the numerous Eastern and Western body therapies or “bodyways” now available. It shows readers how to befriend their own bodies and get back in touch with their internal sources of health and wisdom.

"Whole-Body Spirituality: Using All Your Senses"
Everything we are born with as a human being can be put to religious service. Worship is embodied, whether it’s orthodox, mystical, Eastern, Western, or indigenous. All of our senses and body parts can participate. Even the most intimate physical activities can serve religious goals.

“Guarding the Tongue: Why We Should Practice Right Speech”

Every part of the body is integral to our spiritual practice. Perhaps most important, but least regarded, is the mouth. It appears harmless enough. Boneless, the lips and tongue are soft; yet, they can be razor-sharp. As Zen teacher Robert Aitken has said, “More people get hurt by gossip than by guns.”