The power of yoga

449 Pages·2015·31.41 MB·English

by  Chaudhuri

First published in 2015
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Editors: Dipa Chaudhuri, Ipshita Mitra
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The information in this book, based on self-study and rigorous practice of the asanas by the author, is
neither a substitute for a yoga guru nor a substitute for the advice of a physician or another qualified health
professional. Do not practise asanas from this book which have not been taught to you earlier by a yoga
guru. If the reader experiences any of the uncomfortable conditions listed in this book, he / she may need to
consult a physician.
This book provides a sequencing guide and is not a teaching manual. Neither the author nor the publisher
shall be liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage allegedly arising from the use of any
information contained in the book.
ISBN: 978-93-83202-01-0
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||AUM SHRI GURUBHYO NAMAHA||
Different schools of yoga interpret the teachings from Patanjali’s
Yoga Sutras differently. This book does not intend to contradict any
of these philosophies or techniques. As practitioners of yoga, we
tend to explore, guided by the intricate maps bequeathed to us by
great masters in their scholarly texts. The deeper we explore, the
more we discover a plethora of practices, complex philosophies and
contradictory teachings. In the circumstances, The Power of Yoga is
a guide that helps you understand the basic principles and practice of
Hatha Yoga.
Yoga asanas are the main focus of this book. The sequencing
patterns of the asanas are determined by the principles of balance
and counterbalance. A variety of sequences based on energy patterns
are its highlight. Focusing on the arrangement of the chakras, the
patterns are detailed to deal with a particular lifestyle-based issue.
These patterns are categorised and illustrated for better
understanding. The illustrations are based on the author’s personal
study and practice of yoga.
Yamini Muthanna
Yoga Acharya
YOGASTHALA
Bengaluru, Karnataka
India

Foreword
Acknowledgements
SECTION A: INTRODUCTION
Encounter With Yoga: My Story
Chapter 1
Why Yoga?
How to Use This Book (Q&A)
Chapter 2
Understanding the Philosophy of Yoga
Understanding the Mind
Understanding Ashtanga Yoga
SECTION B: INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE
Chapter 3
Yoga for Personal Practice
Planning Your Daily Practice
Selecting Asanas
Practising Asanas
Deeper Aspects of Asana Practice
Chapter 4
Understanding Sequence Practice
Chakras
Nadis
Mudras and Bandhas
Asanas
Pranayama
Ujjayee
Kapalabhati
Bhastrika
Brahmari
Omkara Sadhana
Drishti
Chapter 5
Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation)
Chapter 6
Pre-Sequence