The Yoga of Relationships

Foreword .............................................................................. ix
The Urge to Merge ................................................................1
The Masquerade of Love .................................................... 13
Love as an Addiction ........................................................... 21
Expectation is Silent Reaction ............................................. 25
Loving without Holding .................................................... 35
Self-Awareness .................................................................... 43
Clear Communication ......................................................... 55
Gratitude ............................................................................ 63
Forgiveness ......................................................................... 67
Conscious Relationships that Work ................................... 77
Love as Union ..................................................................... 89
Appendices .......................................................................... 97
Yamas and Niyamas: Guidelines for Day-to-Day Living ..... 99
Meditation on Healing Relationships ................................ 113
Glossary .......................................................................... 117
About the Author ............................................................. 125