AshtangaAshtanga Yoga
Practice and Philosophy
by Gregor Maehle
Astanga Yoga Practice and Philosophy by Gregor
Maehle is the most thorough exploration of the various aspects
of Ashtanga Yoga available today and a valuable resource for
all yoga teachers and practitioners. In this book, Gregor extensively
explains the fundamental techniques of breath, bandhas and
drishti and makes a comprehensive study of each posture of
the Primary Series, complemented by clear and informative anatomical
illustrations, photos and descriptions.(Examples and links
to excerpts appear below the buy button) He also shows how
minor adjustments can make a big difference and how growth
in one posture will benefit the execution of other postures.
Additional information on the mythological background and yogic
context of specific postures enhances and enlivens the text.
The book does not stop there, however.
Gregor shows how Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and the
Yoga Sutra of Patanjali are an organic whole by clearly detailing how the 8
limbs are practiced within the Ashtanga Vinyasa system. Included in the book
are sections
about the deep influence of Yogic philosophy on the development of human society
and Gregor's own transmission of and insights into the Yoga Sutras, informed
by his extensive consultation with ancient texts.
This large format paperback book has 300 pages
and weighs over 2 pounds. I am sure it will benefit all teachers and students
of yoga who read it.
About Gregor Maehle:
A student of history, philosophy and comparative religion, Gregor Maehle
undertook yearly trips to India from 1984 on to study yoga, meditation and
philosophy
with various masters. During that time he gained anatomical understanding
through completing the requirements for a German health practitioner (Heilpraktiker)
license. Since 1990 Ashtanga Yoga has been his main form of yoga practice.
In 1997 he was authorized by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois to teach. His passion
is
the study of Sanskrit. He is co-founder and director of 8limbs Ashtanga Yoga
in Perth, Australia.
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$25.00
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This trade paperback book has 306 pages.
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The index, two insets from the book and links to
pdf excerpts from the book follow:
* Preface xi
* Acknowledgements xii
* Introduction 1
* Part 1: Fundamentals 7
* Part 2: Asana: The Primary Series 17
* Part 3: The History and Lineage of Yoga 129
* Part 4: Philosophy: The Yoga Sutra 137
* Glossary 291
* Biographies 295
* Bibliography 296
* Index 301
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