The Art of Vinyasa: Awakening Body and Mind Through the Practice of Ashtanga Yoga
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (944 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06WVCS2X1 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 511 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Instead it interlinks the eight limbs - yama and niyama (ethical practices); asana (postures); pranayama (breathing); pratyahara (nongrasping of the senses); dharana (concentration); dhyana (meditation); and samadhi (harmony, insight) - and shows how to establish an internally rooted yoga practice.. Two of the most well-respected teachers of the Ashtanga style of yoga, Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor, explore this rigorous practice not as a gymnastic feat but as a meditative form. Freeman and Taylor give an in-depth explanation of form, alignment, and anatomy and how they work together in the practice. They reveal that doing the practice - and particularly the vinyasa,
Love this book LindaKay Love this book. I have practiced Ashtanga for 22 years and I am enjoying reading more on the small nuances rather than on the asana's themselves. There is so much unseen in a yoga practice and this book brings that to the forefront.. Great insights on the practice, but unorthodox vinyasa count The "theoretical" part is definitely what makes this special book even more special and uinique. The "asana" part is also amazing, though the vinyasa count for some poses is quite unorthodox. Great book overall, and a must have for keen Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practitioners.. SHELTON JACKSON said Freeman is a master of communication and he does a great job in explaining the essence of yoga and how. Mr. Freeman is a master of communication and he does a great job in explaining the essence of yoga and how to apply it .