A practical and accessible guide to incorporating traditional yoga into a modern practice, by an Indian yoga teacher and educator.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Nikita Desai is a highly sought-after yoga practitioner and educator who is passionate about promoting the traditions and benefits of authentic yoga to the modern yoga space. As a leading voice on this topic, Desai has worked with companies from ITV to TikTok HQ to spread her message. Desai regularly runs workshops, both online and at festivals, and she is the owner of the online studio Arya Yoga @nikyyoga
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Foreword by Vex King 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 on 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 Part 2: The foundations of yoga and a very brief history 1 - A brief timeline of the history of yoga 2 - The roots of yoga 3 - Significant literature in yoga 4 - Significant gurus of yoga 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 behaviours) 8 - Limb 2 - Niyamas (self-observations) 9 - Limb 3 - Asana (physical postures) 10 - Limb 4 - Pranayama (regulation of breath) 11 - Limb 5 - Pratyahara (the influence of our senses) 12 - Limb 6 - Dharana (concentration) 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 Resources References Acknowledgements Index
Foreword by Vex King 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 on 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 Part 2: The foundations of yoga and a very brief history 1 - A brief timeline of the history of yoga 2 - The roots of yoga 3 - Significant literature in yoga 4 - Significant gurus of yoga 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 behaviours) 8 - Limb 2 - Niyamas (self-observations) 9 - Limb 3 - Asana (physical postures) 10 - Limb 4 - Pranayama (regulation of breath) 11 - Limb 5 - Pratyahara (the influence of our senses) 12 - Limb 6 - Dharana (concentration) 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 Resources References Acknowledgements Index
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