In 1974, the legendary “teacher of teachers” yogi Dharma Mittra photographed himself in 908 yoga postures. He printed each photo as an 8 x 10 and pasted them together to form a poster, creating the Ultimate Yoga Chart as a gift for his teacher, Swami Kailashananda (Yogi Gupta). Asanas collects 708 of those black-and-white photographs, each accompanied by the English name of the pose and the Sanskrit characters, brief commentary, and specific combinations for vinyasa, ashtanga, and Iyengar practice. Because it builds on basic postures, Asanas will appeal to students of any of the 100 yoga styles. In addition, specific sequences for each of the major styles of yoga; for beginning, intermediate, and advanced yoga students; as well as for particular health problems are also featured.
Asanas: 608 Yoga Postures
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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Pictures say more than words. These 608 pictures truly does. For the Intermediate to the Advanced student, you don't really need a descriptive guide - the pictures tell you all. This is going to be an inspiration to me all the time. For the great price Amazon.com offers, think no further. Just buy it and your Yoga practise is bound to get more inspired.
The size of the book (small) is a plus as you can carry it along even on your vacation. The quality of the pictures is not going to impress the aesthetically prone, but the point is the variety of asanas come out quite well with few words!
Dharma Mittra put Yoga to work in the form of Karma (Yoga), when he spent time and effort in photographing himself and distributing it to the public (I have read he did this free). Pure, selfless action results in such works that will stand the test of time!
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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I have watched Dharma Mittra`s incredible poses live and through his poster, and I have wished to scrutinize each under magnification and learn from each pose to the fullest. My wish came true. This book is an incredible reference and inspiration, covering the full scope of hatha yoga (many poses come as a surprise even to the experienced). There are beautiful introductions to the chapters written by Dharma. Otherwise, the focus is simply and brilliantly on the asana (1 per page- one can also interestingly use this as an animated "flip book" to better understand Dharma's movement in the sequences). There are no distractions of accessory text or excessive design on these pages. Although the book has a contemporary look, I feel at times I am viewing an ancient book on yoga...and I realize in many ways I am. We are told the best path to perfecting our hatha yoga practice is to watch a yogi master practice to perfection and then emulate them. Here is our opportunity.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This is a beautiful book which should have been made
years ago of the most important Yoga teacher in New York City . The photos are clear and inspiring. The format of the
book is simple, beautiful, and pocket friendly. It is direct and to the point. Thank you publishers and Shri Dharma Mittra
years ago of the most important Yoga teacher in New York City . The photos are clear and inspiring. The format of the
book is simple, beautiful, and pocket friendly. It is direct and to the point. Thank you publishers and Shri Dharma Mittra
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow
The real McCoy
This book is very inspirational. Pithy sublime profound. It bears reading and rereading. I encourage all yogis to purchase this book.
This book is very inspirational. Pithy sublime profound. It bears reading and rereading. I encourage all yogis to purchase this book.
Published 1 month ago by Gary Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book by a great teacher
THis a great book with photos of the poses. It makes it easy to follow and practice the asanas. worth every penny
Published 1 month ago by victor
3.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of photos
This is a picture book of Yoga Poses
It is good if you want a single picture of a pose.
It does not give any explanation, direction, or meaning for the pose.
It is good if you want a single picture of a pose.
It does not give any explanation, direction, or meaning for the pose.
Published 1 month ago by nmart
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mini picture book
Book itself is very small. It shows pictures of all the poses Dharma Mitra did in his life. It is a half size picture book,
Published 1 month ago by Yvonne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful!
Love these pictures, especially comparing the newer ones to the older ones. Incredible and inspiring! Read more
Published 5 months ago by FitGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Book
Love this book, use it all the time to work on new poses. Would be a great gift for any yogi.
Published 9 months ago by Heather313
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best Asanas Yoga Book
The book is of love for the asanas. The project was intense but Dharma did not look at it that way. Most of the asanas are just no done which is most don't recognize. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kimberly Green
2.0 out of 5 stars
Looks different than it appears on Amazon
Ok, so it depends on what you are wanting from this book. It is basically this:
A small book with glossy images of poses (black background with white image) and the name of... Read more
A small book with glossy images of poses (black background with white image) and the name of... Read more
Published 15 months ago by RubyG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vast inspiration in a small (but thick) book
I love the humble and steady approach of Dharma Mittra. His foreword is lovely. Yes, to keep up the practice even in a city! I regard Dharma as one of the greatest living yogis. Read more
Published 17 months ago by cal clements
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
This is a very simple book with an amazing amount of asanas and their names. Really good to add up to your Yoga knowledge, either being an instructor or a student!
Published 19 months ago by Daniel Maier
