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ISBN10: 157731669X, ISBN13: 9781577316695, [publisher: New World Library] Softcover In this much-anticipated follow-up to his first book, Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy, Gregor Maehle offers a detailed and multifaceted guide to Ashtanga Yogas Intermediate Series. An expert yogi and teacher, Maehle will guide you to your next level with an unprecedented depth of anatomical explanation and unparalleled attention to the practices philosophical and mythological heritage. You will learn: The background and applications of each of the three forms of yoga: Karma, Bhakti, and JnanaHow to use Indian myth and cosmology to deepen your practiceThe importance of the Sanskrit language to the yogic traditionThe mythology behind the names of the Intermediate Series posturesThe functions and limitations of body parts integral to the Intermediate Series, including the spine, the sacroiliac joint, the shoulder joint, and the hip jointHow to reap the full benefits of practicing the Intermediate SeriesMaehle meticulously explores all twenty-seven postures of the Intermediate Series through photos, anatomical line drawings, and practical, informative sidebars. He also discusses the philosophical and spiritual background of Ashtanga Yoga and places the practice within the context of Indian cultural history. With passionate erudition, Maehle will prepare you to reap physical, spiritual, and mental fulfillment from your evolving practice.
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