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Yogasana: The Encyclopedia of Yoga Poses
Packed with over 800 unique poses performed by renowned practitioner Yogrishi Vishvketu, Yogāsana: The Encyclopedia of Yoga Poses is the most comprehensive yoga asana guide to date. The poses range from beginner to advanced levels, which makes this the perfect book for both the yoga novice and the studio owner.
Vishvketu, a lifelong yoga devotee who grew up in the Himalayan foothills, unveils the mystery surrounding the names of traditional yoga poses by listing each name in Sanskrit, Romanized Sanskrit, and English and providing guided translation charts. The reader gains an understanding of the rich historical and spiritual naming system behind each asana. Charts describing the properties of each chakra and a graphic indicator showing which chakras are activated by each pose help readers focus their practice and utilize the unique energetic essence of each asana.
With color-coded poses organized into a logical sequence with roots in both the traditional Himalayan system and Yogrishi Vishvketu's decades of practice, this yoga compendium brings together information about the physical exercise, the history of the practice, and the spiritual path of yoga in a single, all-inclusive volume.
Vishvketu, a lifelong yoga devotee who grew up in the Himalayan foothills, unveils the mystery surrounding the names of traditional yoga poses by listing each name in Sanskrit, Romanized Sanskrit, and English and providing guided translation charts. The reader gains an understanding of the rich historical and spiritual naming system behind each asana. Charts describing the properties of each chakra and a graphic indicator showing which chakras are activated by each pose help readers focus their practice and utilize the unique energetic essence of each asana.
With color-coded poses organized into a logical sequence with roots in both the traditional Himalayan system and Yogrishi Vishvketu's decades of practice, this yoga compendium brings together information about the physical exercise, the history of the practice, and the spiritual path of yoga in a single, all-inclusive volume.
304 pages, Paperback
First published September 8, 2015
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January 21, 2016
This is a very clean and elegant book. Poses are presented on the pages in very clear, uncluttered photos. Above each is a legend of the chakras, and highlighted in colour are the chakras most strongly acted upon by the pose.
Below each pose photo is the name of the pose in Sanskrit script, Sanskrit transliteration, and translation of the name into English.
The introduction brings us back to the simple yet elegant complexity that is Hatha Yoga. It reminds us of the deep tradition behind the practice while keeping things light, simple, and easily adaptable.
Included are a three-hundred word Sanskrit-to-English dictionary and a short guide to the chakras. Both are extremely helpful for expanding awareness in the practice.
Yogrishi Vishvketu's extensive experience shines through in his presentation of this book and it is of constant use to those who practice Hatha Yoga.
Below each pose photo is the name of the pose in Sanskrit script, Sanskrit transliteration, and translation of the name into English.
The introduction brings us back to the simple yet elegant complexity that is Hatha Yoga. It reminds us of the deep tradition behind the practice while keeping things light, simple, and easily adaptable.
Included are a three-hundred word Sanskrit-to-English dictionary and a short guide to the chakras. Both are extremely helpful for expanding awareness in the practice.
Yogrishi Vishvketu's extensive experience shines through in his presentation of this book and it is of constant use to those who practice Hatha Yoga.
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