Addresses both the physical and theoretical aspects of the ancient art of yoga from its very beginnings.
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"A Consummately thorough guide to Yoga practice and philosophy for everyone, students and teachers alike." -- Jane Sill, Yoga & Health
"Offers unsurpassed wealth of experience in her perspective and explanation of Yoga." -- Kelly Townsend, Yoga 4 Everybody
"The most comprehensive book on Yoga, encompassing its roots, branches, and the tree itself... very helpful to newcomers to Yoga." -- Vivienne du Bourdieu, Yoga Magazine
"Offers unsurpassed wealth of experience in her perspective and explanation of Yoga." -- Kelly Townsend, Yoga 4 Everybody
"The most comprehensive book on Yoga, encompassing its roots, branches, and the tree itself... very helpful to newcomers to Yoga." -- Vivienne du Bourdieu, Yoga Magazine
About the Author
Mira Mehta began Yoga as a child and returns to India annually for further study. She has a Masters degree in Sanskrit and Indian philosophy from Oxford University, England, and runs her own school, The Yogic Path, in London. A long-standing student of BKS Iyengar, she has an unrivaled range of teaching skills and a huge following all over Europe and North America, where she holds lecture tours and workshops. In 1991 the Indian Government Used pictures of Mira on their national stamps, and in 1993 she was listed in The Best British Women yearbook for her work in the field of alternative therapy. She is a successful author; her first book Yoga: the Iyengar Way, was in Amazon.com's Top Ten Yoga books of all time, and it has been a bestseller ever since its publication in the early nineties. This is her fifth book.
Krishna S. Arjunwadkar lives in India and is an award-winning scholar of Sanskrit. He was a former member of the Govcernment of India Sanskrit Commission and was Professor of Marathi at Bombay University. He has taught Sanskrit and classical Indian subjects in schools and universities in India and Canada and has written many books and articles on philosophy and linguistic studies, notably a language textbook for schools and a guide to the Bhagavad-Gita. He has contributed the philosophy sections of this book.
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Iyengar Yoga fans take note of this book!,
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Once again, Mira Mehta has proven herself to be a valuable writer on the art of yoga. Although there are many yoga books available on the market today, her previous works "Yoga: The Iyengar Way" and "How To Use Yoga" remain two of my most used and treasured.
This new book is great for beginners. Mehta writes in a manner that is clear and not intimidating. The pictures are beautiful and the suggested yoga routines (each based on a theme such as stretching the arms and legs) are well thought out. Co-author, Krishna S. Arjunwadkar, adds yoga philosophy throughout the book - giving the reader an insight into the deeper mysteries of yoga. For those of us who have been practicing for quite some time, there is still much here to appreciate. For fans of Iyengar yoga, the precision and spirit of Iyengar shines brightly throughout the entire book. Mira Mehta is most likely one of the best authors on Iyengar yoga - second to BKS Iyengar himself!
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I think that it is one of the best books about Yoga. There are many photos and detailed explanation on how to perform postures and also many tips for beginners. I also found extremely useful the suggestion to perform with the help of props.
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primordial matter, warrior pose, dog pose, right leg outward, left leg outward, move the shoulder blades, stretch the trunk, shin vertical, turn the trunk, bend the right leg, intense stretch, memory imprints, knees firm, breathe evenly, inner ankle, foot upright, left arch, lift the hips Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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primordial matter, warrior pose, dog pose, right leg outward, left leg outward, move the shoulder blades, stretch the trunk, shin vertical, turn the trunk, bend the right leg, intense stretch, memory imprints, knees firm, breathe evenly, inner ankle, foot upright, left arch, lift the hips Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ultimate Reality, Corpse Pose, Yoga Sutra, Follow the To Progress, Hero Pose, Yoga Stara, Cautions See Unit, Plow Pose, Hatha Yoga Browse Sample Pages:
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