Ashtanga
Astanga Yoga As It Is
by Matthew Sweeney
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.
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$35.00
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This is a trade paperback book.
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The suggested companion posters for this book are Ashtanga
Posters.
For information on workshops with Matthew Sweeney click
here.
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