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 Yoga’s 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 practice’s philosophical and
mythological heritage. You will learn:
The background and applications of each of the three forms of yoga:
Karma, Bhakti, and Jnana
How to use Indian myth and cosmology to deepen your practice
The importance of the Sanskrit language to the yogic
tradition
The mythology behind the names of the Intermediate Series
postures
The functions and limitations of body parts integral to the
Intermediate Series, including the spine, the sacroiliac joint, the
shoulder joint, and the hip joint
How to reap the full benefits of practicing the Intermediate
Series
Maehle 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.
關於作者:
Gregor Maehle has studied yoga since 1982, focusing on
Ashtanga Yoga since 1990. He spent several years in India studying
the many branches of yoga under various masters, including K.
Pattabhi Jois, B. N. S. Iyengar, and B. K. S. Iyengar. He is the
author of Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy and the
cofounder and director of 8 Limbs Ashtanga Yoga in Perth,
Australia, where he lives.