Nikita Desai is a yoga practitioner and educator who owns the Arya Yoga Studio. She is passionate about promoting the traditions and health benefits of authentic yoga to the modern yoga space, and runs workshops on this topic both online and at festivals. Nikita is based in London. @nikyyoga https://www.aryayogastudio.com
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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
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
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Thoughtful and informative, it's a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate a more meaningful and mindful practice.
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