Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind: A Guide to Personal Reintegration

Description

With an emphasis on individualized therapy and an interpretation of the philosophy of the yoga sutras for everyday practice, this book includes over 300 illustrations and photographs of 20 essential asanas which can be adapted to anyone s body shape, age, level of fitness and experience. The approach is breath-oriented, focusing on relaxing the body through proper breathing, correct mental attitude, and fluidity of movement to increase flexibility, strength and inner stability. The author has studied 18 years with Sri Krishnamacharya, a famous Indian yogi.

A. G. Mohan studied with Sri T. Krishnamacharya for eighteen years until the master's death in 1989. He is the author of numerous books. He lives in Chennai, India, with his wife, Indra, and son, Ganesh. The Mohans also teach workshops in the United States, India, and Europe.

"An extraordinary Hatha manual . . . one you can read, savor, and refer to again and again as your practice unfolds. It is distinguished from its peers by its emphasis on individualized therapy and its translation of the philosophy of the yoga sutras into everyday practice."- Yoga Journal "Offers much for both beginner and expert to experience a new depth in their yoga practice."- NAPRA Review