Instruction
Vinyasa Yoga
by Srivatsa Ramaswami
The beauty of Vinyasa Yoga is in getting from one pose to the next in a fluid and systematic way. This book shows exactly how that is done! With comprehensive information on over 900 asanas, this book is the first to present the entire asana sequences and the authentic teachings of the original founder of modern yoga, Sri T. Kishnamacharya. With color illustrations, the author integrates the functions of mind, body and breath in elaborate detail, including transitional movements and the proper synchronization of breath. Trying to get as close as he can to Krishnamacharya's original methods The entire list of sequences can be found below.
Srivatsa Ramaswami, living in Chennai, India, is one of the longest-standing students of Krishnamacharya, having studied closely with him for 30 years. Krishnamacharya, who also taught B.K.S. Iyengar andPattabhi Jois, was one of the most significant influences on modern yoga. Ramaswami has taught vinyasa yoga for more than twenty years in India and the US. He has extensive knowledge of the ancient texts, has authored numerous articles, and has made many recordings of sanskrit mantras.
High Praise for The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga
"...The text grounds each reader in the fundamental idea of vinyasa - the integration of movement, breath, and mindfulness that is so vital to a rewarding yoga practice. Aided by its simple and agreeable syle of writing, this book will undoubtedly become a standard reference for those seeking to understand the spirit of yoga." - Rolf Sovik, PsyD., Spiritual Director, Himalayan International Institute, coauthor of Yoga: Matering the Basics
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