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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
Iyengar es uno de los grandes maestros del yoga cuyo estilo sigue perdurado. Hace algo más de un año que empecé a practicar yoga, 8 meses que asisto a una Shala para practicar Ashtanga, y no dejo de sentir curiosidad por esta enseñanza.
Este libro está constituido por varias partes que constituyen la práctica del yoga. Primero una introducción a qué es el yoga que he disfrutado muchísimo y he leído con curiosidad, el yoga no es simple acrobacia. El lenguaje y la forma de comunicar tantos temas, que chocan con mi visión occidental y atea, me ha parecido adecuada y cercana, simple, pero sin omisiones.
Habla de los estadios del yoga, de los 8 miembros de Patanjali, explicando uno a uno con sus matices y aplicaciones de forma muy extensa. Los primeros estadios es lo que más he disfrutado del libro.
La segunda parte recoge una guía de práctica de asana que me ha resultado útil en algunas ocasiones consultar o reforzar cuando acabo llevando vicios y malas costumbres a mí práctica.
La tercera parte a mí me ha sido de menor utilidad ya que no busco una práctica avanzada de pranayama, pero no deja de tener un gran valor para quien lo busque.
Este libro está constituido por varias partes que constituyen la práctica del yoga. Primero una introducción a qué es el yoga que he disfrutado muchísimo y he leído con curiosidad, el yoga no es simple acrobacia. El lenguaje y la forma de comunicar tantos temas, que chocan con mi visión occidental y atea, me ha parecido adecuada y cercana, simple, pero sin omisiones.
Habla de los estadios del yoga, de los 8 miembros de Patanjali, explicando uno a uno con sus matices y aplicaciones de forma muy extensa. Los primeros estadios es lo que más he disfrutado del libro.
La segunda parte recoge una guía de práctica de asana que me ha resultado útil en algunas ocasiones consultar o reforzar cuando acabo llevando vicios y malas costumbres a mí práctica.
La tercera parte a mí me ha sido de menor utilidad ya que no busco una práctica avanzada de pranayama, pero no deja de tener un gran valor para quien lo busque.
An incredible yoga manual for life. Everything is very clear and thorough. I appreciate being able to understand not just how to perform the asanas, but also why I'm doing them. The introductory section also provides an excellent explanation of the spiritual aspects of yoga - something that the Westernised version often shies away from.
When I first got this book from the library, it seemed to be more of a yoga encyclopaedia (which it is), but there is also a section at the back detailing a programme you can follow as you progress, as well as lists of asanas that help relieve various ailments. I loved this book so much that I went out and bought a copy. It now sits near my yoga mat where I do my prescribed asanas every night. I have a feeling this book is going to be well loved in my home :)
When I first got this book from the library, it seemed to be more of a yoga encyclopaedia (which it is), but there is also a section at the back detailing a programme you can follow as you progress, as well as lists of asanas that help relieve various ailments. I loved this book so much that I went out and bought a copy. It now sits near my yoga mat where I do my prescribed asanas every night. I have a feeling this book is going to be well loved in my home :)
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A guide to the asana and pranayama limbs of yoga. Photographs, descriptions, techniques, and effects are included for each asana (pose). Included in the preface is a brief introduction to the overall philosophy of yoga.
The pictures and descriptions of how to do these poses are informative and at times, bizarre. But that's a good thing. I think anyone that is interested in learning more about yoga should certainly grab a copy of this book.
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My curiousity on yoga started this quarantine because I want to improve my body's posture and flexibility. I also think it's a great exercise because you only need a mat and a adequate amount of space. Since it's a lockdown, I have to rely on youtube videos for my yoga practice but my interest on yoga got deeper. I want to know about proper breathing during asanas which led to meditation and how yoga changed a lot of people beyond their bodies.
After searching for books that will guide me to my yoga journey, I chanced upon this book which I will now consider as my 'Yoga Bible' because it covers everything you need to know about yoga, not just the pranayamas and asanas.
My favourite part of the book (of course) are the visual references of different asanas. I know youtube videos don't give justice to having an actual guru to guide me in the postures but this is a good supplemental so I can always keep my body in check.
As a new yogi, there's a lot of wisdom and knowledge to swallow but what makes it beautiful is I can reread and revisit this book as I dive deeper in yoga. I wish to improve and evolve in my practice through the years.
Namaste
After searching for books that will guide me to my yoga journey, I chanced upon this book which I will now consider as my 'Yoga Bible' because it covers everything you need to know about yoga, not just the pranayamas and asanas.
My favourite part of the book (of course) are the visual references of different asanas. I know youtube videos don't give justice to having an actual guru to guide me in the postures but this is a good supplemental so I can always keep my body in check.
As a new yogi, there's a lot of wisdom and knowledge to swallow but what makes it beautiful is I can reread and revisit this book as I dive deeper in yoga. I wish to improve and evolve in my practice through the years.
Namaste
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