A practical and accessible guide to incorporating traditional yoga into a modern practice, by an Indian yoga teacher and educator. A practical and accessible guide to incorporating traditional yoga into a modern practice, by an Indian yoga teacher and educator.
Yoga in its traditional form is a practice focused on inclusivity, inner work and peace. But the yoga that is practised today in the West has got a little lost along the way. In this accessible beginner's guide, Indian yoga teacher Nikita Desai brings us back to the authentic roots of this ancient practice.
In A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga, Desai unpicks the complexities of the modern yoga space. Moving away from the focus on physical poses, expensive outfits and Instagram-perfect bodies, she delves into traditional resources to show how yoga can help your mental and spiritual wellbeing.
With a range of enlightening essays, she explores why change in the industry is vital, before centring key yogic texts, philosophy and history in a digestible manner to give us a basic understanding of the origins of yoga. Desai then guides us through integrating these foundations into our current practice both on and off the mat, so you can enjoy the benefits of the tradition while helping to make yoga today a more inclusive and diverse space.
A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga is the perfect jumping off point for anyone wanting to make their practice more authentic.
Recenzijas
Thoughtful and informative, its a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate a more meaningful and mindful practice. * Yoga Magazine * This will play a crucial role in preserving the true spirit of yoga for future generations. * Vex King * An important read * Glamour * This is such an important book * Carrie and David Grant, BBC Radio London * A leading voice on this topic * Yoga Magazine *
Papildus informācija
A practical and accessible guide to incorporating traditional yoga into a modern practice, by an Indian yoga teacher and educator.
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
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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