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

by A.G. Mohan, Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (Foreword)

Here is a practical and accessible introduction to the full, multifaceted richness of the yoga tradition. While most yoga books focus only on poses, Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind integrates the three fundamental elements of a complete yoga asanas (poses), pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation. A. G. Mohan, an internationally respected teacher, also explains essential philosophical concepts and offers the yogic perspective on health and healing. With step-by-step instructions and abundant illustrations, Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind is the type of comprehensive guide that will be of interest to every yoga practitioner.

The author explains that often when we feel stress or a sense that life has gotten out of control, it's not because of life events themselves, but because the state of our own mind has become chaotic and fragmented. When we are in a state of what he calls "personal integration," we are centered, contented, and able to see people and events in life as they truly are. In this state, people are most able to make decisions and take actions that are clear and positive. In Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind Mohan provides a structured yoga program to help readers cultivate this state of balance and integration. The book also includes an introduction to the practice of yoga therapy.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Health

240 pages, Paperback

Published October 29, 2002

About the author

A. G. Mohan (born 1945) is a renowned Indian yoga teacher, author, and co-founder of Svastha Yoga & Ayurveda. Mohan is a longtime disciple of Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888-1989). Krishnamacharya, best known as the "father of modern yoga," was a legendary yoga master, ayurvedic healer, and scholar of the last century who modernized the practice of yoga and whose students dramatically popularized yoga in the West.

Mohan co-founded the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India, and was its Honorary Secretary from its inception, in 1976, to 1989. Mohan was also the convener of Sri Krishnamacharya’s centenary celebrations.

Reviews

[NiaDwyn— · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book on the street, and since then it has been living by my couch. I like the diagrams of yoga poses and explaination about squencing. This book is pretty clearly written and useful in my yoga practice.

[Anneke · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the few teachers of yoga makes me think critically. A book that is written with clarity. Simply high-quality wisdom, perfect for everyone's library.

[Tracy Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

An accessible and complete text for students interested in learning more about yoga and viniyoga.

[Courtenay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is different from other yoga books that concentrate more on poses, from easiest to most difficult. These illustrations, and the narrative, are more about breathing techniques and diet with the poses. This is not a book to read and shelve, but to reference daily or whenever good health is paramount.

[Natalie]

Spirit Rock YTT required reading

[Ashwini · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good one !! I keep going back to relearn and to teach

[Anita Kasprzyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfekcyjna książka dla początkujących.

[Ethlenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like how it shows when to inhale and when to exhale.

[yamiyoghurt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple volume. Too many good yoga books around. This one pales by comparison.

[Jean-Paul Eberle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good cursory analysis of the art of work of yoga therapy.