Yoga Myth

Author : Judith Hanson Lasater
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781611807967

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Yoga Myths by Judith Hanson Lasater Pdf

The essential guide to correcting yoga misconceptions and avoiding injuries in your practice from Judith Hanson Lasater, a yoga instructor, physical therapist, and bodywork expert. "Tuck your tailbone to protect your back." "Increase your breath." "Pull your abdominal muscles into your backbone." Following these movement cues is often believed to benefit your yoga practice and protect your body when entering and holding poses. However, what may seem like a helpful correction can actually lead to injury or physical harm. In Yoga Myths, Judith Hanson Lasater draws on almost fifty years of experience as a yoga instructor and physical therapist to address the most common mistakes in our yoga practice and provide clear instructions for correcting these errors. Focusing on the eleven "myths" most detrimental to our practice, Lasater provides a comprehensive discussion of what the myth is, why it can hurt us, and how we can avoid it through step-by-step instructions and guiding photos. This book will allow you to return to the inherent wisdom, natural goodness, and spiritual wholeness of yoga and avoid life altering injuries for as long as you practice.

Author : Devdutt Pattanaik,Matthew Rulli
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738771687

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Yoga Mythology by Devdutt Pattanaik,Matthew Rulli Pdf

Deepen Your Yoga Experience with the Origin Stories of 64 Common Asanas Explore the stories from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology that nurtured the idea of yoga and shaped the development of its most iconic asanas. Learn how svana-asana (dog pose) is connected to Shiva, bhujanga-asana (cobra pose) was inspired by shape-shifting beings who live below the earth, and much more. Many practitioners are unaware of yoga's underlying philosophy, symbols, and rituals because modern teachers often emphasize the physical over the mental and spiritual components. Yoga Mythology brings this overlooked wisdom to light by recounting the lore behind more than sixty asanas, drawing attention to an Indic worldview based on the concepts of eternity, rebirth, liberation, and empathy. With hundreds of photos and playful illustrations, this book makes it easy and enjoyable to connect with yogic principles and expand the mental and spiritual aspects of your practice.

Author : Alanna Kaivalya,Arjuna van der Kooij
Publisher : Mandala Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781683838487

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Myths of the Asanas by Alanna Kaivalya,Arjuna van der Kooij Pdf

Enhance your yoga practice with this all-new expanded edition of the ultimate guide to the stories behind the most beloved poses of all time. Many yoga practitioners explore the benefits of yoga through its poses, but did you know that the magic and mystery of yoga lie within the power of yogic mythology? Myths of the Asanas was the first book to collect and retell the ancient tales of yogic myth to a modern audience, and has since become a beloved resource for yoga practitioners and instructors the world over. This expanded edition contains nine unheard stories about some of the yoga world's most beloved poses. The myths behind yoga’s spiritual tradition have the power to help students of all levels realize their full potential. Understanding the subtle whimsy and power of the child while in child’s pose gives us permission to recall forgotten dreams and find the power to manifest them now. Learning of the disabilities of the great sage Astavakra while attempting his arm-balance pose encourages us to understand how powerful we are when we recognize the strength that lies beyond any perceived limitations. Marveling at the monkey-god Hanuman’s devotion to his best friend, Ram, keeps us in alignment with our integrity during the hanumanasana splits pose as we dig deeply to discover the source of spiritual strength within ourselves.

Author : Ariana Rabinovitch,Kim-Lien Kendall,Melissa Gutierrez
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781329631458

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Exposing Yoga Myths V1 by Ariana Rabinovitch,Kim-Lien Kendall,Melissa Gutierrez Pdf

In Exposing Yoga Myths, Kim, Mel and Ariana combine their extensive experience as yoga and movement professionals with their shared love of science and research to tackle yoga myths that range from the silly to the dangerous - and which they would stop class to address. Using their fun, straightforward writing style to break down the latest information in the fields of physiology, neuroscience and biomechanics, they apply it to casual discussion of health and yoga asana, making sure that you know yoga facts from yoga fiction. Whether you're a beginner, regular practitioner or yoga educator, you're likely to hear one or more of these myths at some point. But with their help, you can speak up and expose the misinformation that prevents healthy development of a yoga practice and the human body, and help improve the ways in which this growing community thinks about, speaks about, and practices yoga.

Author : Rama Jyoti Vernon
Publisher : Lotus Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780940676268

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Yoga by Rama Jyoti Vernon Pdf

Most Westerners already know that practicing yoga can improve health and create peace of mind. But for those who yearn to add meaningful depth to their lives, even greater riches are possible... In this book, master teacher Rama Vernon shares techniques and knowledge suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced students and teachers.

Author : Insight Editions
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781683838494

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Myths of the Asanas by Insight Editions Pdf

Enhance your yoga practice with this all-new expanded edition of the ultimate guide to the stories behind the most beloved poses of all time. Many yoga practitioners explore the benefits of yoga through its poses, but did you know that the magic and mystery of yoga lie within the power of yogic mythology? Myths of the Asanas was the first book to collect and retell the ancient tales of yogic myth to a modern audience, and has since become a beloved resource for yoga practitioners and instructors the world over. This expanded edition contains nine unheard stories about some of the yoga world's most beloved poses. The myths behind yoga’s spiritual tradition have the power to help students of all levels realize their full potential. Understanding the subtle whimsy and power of the child while in child’s pose gives us permission to recall forgotten dreams and find the power to manifest them now. Learning of the disabilities of the great sage Astavakra while attempting his arm-balance pose encourages us to understand how powerful we are when we recognize the strength that lies beyond any perceived limitations. Marveling at the monkey-god Hanuman’s devotion to his best friend, Ram, keeps us in alignment with our integrity during the hanumanasana splits pose as we dig deeply to discover the source of spiritual strength within ourselves.

Author : Cynthia Armstrong
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798353067788

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Yoga Myth by Cynthia Armstrong Pdf

The practice of yoga is a 5,000-year-old tradition originating in India. It's a practice where students focus on a range of spiritual practices, including: philosophy, meditation, breathing, lifestyle and exercise. Its beginnings are believed by some to date as far back as the Stone Age. Following its introduction to the west in the late 1800's, yoga has seen a constant rise in popularity. Today, we have an estimated 70 million yoga teachers across North America! So, why do we have so many yoga misconceptions and how did they start? There are several theories about how they began, but as is true with many misunderstood practices, speculation and stereotypes are at the root of these rumors. One of the most long-standing yoga misconceptions is that it's a practice solely for women. This is far from accurate. In fact, in the early 1800's, yoga was common practice for the ruling Prince of India, and it was taught to young boys as a "workout", making this falsehood especially puzzling! Teaching a yoga class or own a studio? Expect to see all shapes and sizes. Today's yoga focuses on finding strength in balance, and there's nothing gender-specific about that Have you ever heard that you need to be flexible to practice yoga? That's another myth! Yoga is for every body. We're not all super flexible and that's okay, but that's something yoga is great at: increasing strength and flexibility. Like anything else in life, improvement comes with practice. Keep at it, and little by little you'll see a drastic improvement in your strength and flexibility. Even if you don't start out very bendy at the beginning, remember it's called a practice because it's a work in progress. Flexibility is certainly not a requirement to start practicing yoga, but it is sure to improve the more you work at it. Discover what you need to learn and unlearn for a safe and healthy yoga practice by Cynthia Armstrong

Author : Rama Jyoti Vernon
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9788120840959

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Yoga by Rama Jyoti Vernon Pdf

Author : William J Broad
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781451641424

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The Science of Yoga by William J Broad Pdf

The Science of Yoga draws on a hidden wealth of science, history, and surprising facts to cut through the fog that surrounds contemporary yoga and to show - for the first time - what is uplifting and beneficial and what is delusional, flaky, and dangerous. At heart, it illuminates the risks and rewards. The book takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of undiscovered yoga that goes from old libraries in Calcutta to the world capitals of medical research, from little-known archives to spotless laboratories, from sweaty yoga classes with master teachers to the cosy offices of yoga healers. In the process, it shatters myths, lays out unexpected benefits, and offers a compelling vision of how to improve the discipline.

Author : Gregor Maehle
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-25
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781577319870

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Ashtanga Yoga - The Intermediate Series by Gregor Maehle Pdf

In this much-anticipated follow-up to his first book, Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy, Gregor Maehle offers a detailed and multifaceted guide to Ashtanga Yoga’s Intermediate Series. An expert yogi and teacher, Maehle will guide you to your next level with an unprecedented depth of anatomical explanation and unparalleled attention to the practice’s philosophical and mythological heritage. You will learn: • The background and applications of each of the three forms of yoga: Karma, Bhakti, and Jnana • How to use Indian myth and cosmology to deepen your practice • The importance of the Sanskrit language to the yogic tradition • The mythology behind the names of the Intermediate Series postures • The functions and limitations of body parts integral to the Intermediate Series, including the spine, the sacroiliac joint, the shoulder joint, and the hip joint • How to reap the full benefits of practicing the Intermediate Series Maehle meticulously explores all twenty-seven postures of the Intermediate Series through photos, anatomical line drawings, and practical, informative sidebars. He also discusses the philosophical and spiritual background of Ashtanga Yoga and places the practice within the context of Indian cultural history. With passionate erudition, Maehle will prepare you to reap physical, spiritual, and mental fulfillment from your evolving practice.

Author : Tova Olsson
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9788120843158

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Yoga and Tantra: History, Philosophy & Mythology by Tova Olsson Pdf

The stories about how old yoga is as a practice, where it originated from and who it belongs to are as many as they are conflicting. Yoga practitioners often have to navigate through a jungle of information in order to seek answers to their questions. What exactly is the goal of yoga? Is it relevant for contemporary yoga practitioners to study the Yoga Sutra? What do the various Indian gods and goddesses really symbolise? And what do yogic and tantric traditions have in common? This book offers its readers a clear overview of the origin and historical development of yoga and tantra and an in-depth understanding of the various philosophical systems and concepts used under the name "yoga philosophy". The book also provides insight into how the classical literature often referenced in yoga can be understood contextually, i.e., how it relates to and reflects the time and place it originated in. As well as how yogic mythology and its many deities can be used to put words on an inner experience or shed light on aspects of ourselves. The book is a must-read for yoga teachers, curious practitioners, as well as knowledge seekers. About The Author: TOVA OLSSON is a yoga teacher, religious scholar and writer. She has been published in scientific journals and lectures internationally on the history, philosophy and mythology of yoga and tantra. She holds an MA in history of religions from Gothenburg University and is currently working on her PhD at Umeà University.

Author : Caleb Jude Packham,Jarod Chapman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781472989284

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The Power of Yoga for Men by Caleb Jude Packham,Jarod Chapman Pdf

A friendly and accessible introduction to yoga for men. -------- Welcome to the mat. We're glad you're here. Yoga has proven benefits for strength, flexibility, mental health and even sex drive. And yoga is for everyone, and for every body. You can do yoga if you're inflexible. You can do yoga if you love the gym – or if you hate it. You can do yoga if you run, cycle, or if your only hobby is box sets. Yoga will help you if you suffer from low self-esteem, stress, depression or anxiety. Every man should have the chance to become the fuller, flexier version of himself. So the only question is: what's stopping you? The Power of Yoga for Men offers: - complete guidance through 40+ key yoga postures - instructions for breath practices and meditations - fully illustrated sequences - first-person accounts from men who have harnessed the power of yoga in their own lives.

Author : Alanna Kaivalya
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781608682430

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Sacred Sound by Alanna Kaivalya Pdf

The mantra and kirtan (call-and-response devotional chants) of yoga practice sometimes get short shrift in the West because they aren’t well understood. These chants are an integral part of most every Eastern spiritual practice because they are designed to provide access into the psyche while their underlying mythology helps us understand how our psychology affects daily life. Sacred Sound shares the myths behind the mantras, illuminating their meaning and putting their power and practicality within reach of every practitioner. Each mantra and kirtan includes the Sanskrit, the transliteration, and the translation. Clear retellings of the pertinent myths highlight modern-day applications so that readers discover their own personal connection to the practice. Alanna Kaivalya has refined her teaching over a decade with tens of thousands of diverse audience members. Her unique and popular approach to human connection and self-knowledge turns a time-tested tradition into a versatile and potent tool.

Author : Mircea Eliade
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0691017646

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Yoga by Mircea Eliade Pdf

In this landmark book the renowned scholar of religion Mircea Eliade lays the groundwork for a Western understanding of Yoga, exploring how its guiding principle, that of freedom, involves remaining in the world without letting oneself be exhausted by such "conditionings" as time and history. Drawing on years of study and experience in India, Eliade provides a comprehensive survey of Yoga in theory and practice from its earliest foreshadowings in the Vedas through the twentieth century. The subjects discussed include Patañjali, author of the Yoga-sutras; yogic techniques, such as concentration "on a Single Point," postures, and respiratory discipline; and Yoga in relation to Brahmanism, Buddhism, Tantrism, Oriental alchemy, mystical erotism, and shamanism.

Author : Raj Balkaran
Publisher : Stories Behind
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-26
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780711271883

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The Stories Behind the Poses by Raj Balkaran Pdf

A beautifully written introduction to Indian mythology, join storyteller, scholar and teacher, Dr Raj Balkaran, and explore the unforgettable tales behind 50 key yoga poses.