Astanga
Yoga As It Is by Matthew Sweeney is much in demand,
since it is the only resource that fully details the primary,
intermediate and advanced A & B series of Astanga Yoga.
In the text portion of the book the type is small and the
information dense. In Matthew's clear, precise and matter
of fact style he covers important aspects of pranayama,
the role of warming up, details on core postures and traditional
and novel ways to approach the practice. There are nearly
2000 photographs in the posture sequences of traditional
Astanga Vinyasa Yoga on durable heavy weight stock for
years of reference and enjoyment. It is sized to fit at
the head of your mat in a coiled binding so the pages open
flat for easy visibility and reference. Matthew's description
of the book follows:
Astanga Yoga
As It Is - A comprehensive guide to the first
four sequences of Ashtanga Yoga: Primary, Intermediate,
Advanced A and Advanced B as taught by Sri Krishna Pattabhi
Jois. The book details relevant techniques on breathing,
asana, bandha and drishti and this third edition includes
much new material.
It offers insight into
the practical application of Yoga philosophy with information
on the chakra, granthi, nadi and the Yoga sutras of Patanjali.
The photographic section includes the asana for each sequence
plus all of the variations for the movements and breaths
between each posture. This is a one of a kind map to the
traditional vinyasa method.
Astanga Yoga As
It Is provides an exploration of both the physical
and mental aspects of the practice. It aims to shed light
on some core yoga concepts and relevant self development
principles. However, this book is not a "how to do
it" manual. It does cover the main points of the tradition
including many of the unspoken conditions that dominate
the Mysore-method. As It Is aims to promote a
questioning attitude to the practice, to examine and integrate
its many qualities. As the physical practice evolves there
should be a natural and healthy interest in the mental
and emotional processes that go with it.
This
trade paperback book costs $35.00.
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