Nikita Desai

A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga

How to Create a More Authentic Practice

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Produktbeschreibung

A practical and accessible guide to incorporating traditional yoga into a modern practice, by an Indian yoga teacher and educator.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 150mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 320g
• ISBN-13: 9781399411103
• ISBN-10: 1399411101
• Artikelnr.: 70600631

Autorenporträt

Nikita Desai

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction How to use this book A note on Sanskrit Part 1: Why we should aim for an authentic yoga practice 1
Problem 1: The emphasis of physicality in modern yoga 2
Problem 2: Cultural appropriation in modern yoga 3
Problem 3: Commercialisation in modern yoga 4
Problem 4: The lack of diversity in modern yoga Summary Part 2: The foundations of yoga and a (very brief) history 1
A brief timeline to the history of yoga 2
The roots of yoga 3
Significant literature in yoga 4
Significant gurus of yoga 5
The colonial history of India and the British ban on yoga Summary Part 3: Integrating authenticity into your practice 1
Three key yogic teachings 2
Types or styles of Yoga 3
Traditional yoga: The four key margas 4
Traditional yoga: Hatha yoga 5
A note on chakras 6
Traditional yoga: Ashtanga yoga 7
Limb 1
Yamas
Our nehaviours 8
Limb 2
Niyamas
Self Ooservations 9
Limb 3
Asana
Physical postures 10
Limb 4
Pra?ayama
Regulation of breath 11
Limb 5
Pratyahara
The influence of our senses 12
Limb 6
Dharana
Concentration of the mind 13
Limb 7
Dhyana
Meditation 14
Limb 8
Samadhi
Pure awareness 15
Yoga Nidra
A practice for deep relaxation 16
Studying yogic texts/scriptures Part 4: Continuing your journey 1
10 next steps 2
My hope for the future 3
Resources References Acknowledgements Index

Rezensionen

Thoughtful and informative, it's a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate a more meaningful and mindful practice.