Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy
by Gregor Maehle
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Author: Gregor MaehleEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-28
ISBN: 1577316061
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: New World Library
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Book Review: Arrogant yoga elitism
Summary: 1 Stars
In my opinion, this book represents the worst of yoga elitism and arrogance. In between lecturing us on the superiority of Eastern philosophy and exhorting us to be compassionate, the author never misses a chance to take a dig at the military. Apparently, his own elevated compassion does not extend to the men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line every day protecting his right to sneer at them as he chooses. He makes multiple negative comments about how the military conducts their training, yet I could see nothing in his biography that indicates he has any prior military experience. One must wonder, then, what the source of his information is--from the text, I'm guessing comic books . . .
To be fair, he does do a decent job of breaking down the asanas, although the explanations tend to bog down in anatomical minutiae. The overall tone of the text though, along with his constant jabs at the military, was overall annoying and often offensive. Yoga is for everybody, not just those of us who have the financial luxury of studying "Indology" and sitting at the feet of yoga gurus in India. I teach yoga to military members, and I can assure you that they are caring, committed professionals--not the mindless, automaton killing machines that Mr. Maehle portrays them as. It may be hard for the author to understand, but nobody wants peace more than the Soldier.
Summary of Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy
Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy is the first book of its kind, presenting a comprehensive guide to all eight limbs of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Join author Gregor Maehle, a seasoned yogi and compassionate teacher, as he guides you through the history and lineage of yoga; the fundamentals of breath, bandhas (energy locks within the body), drishti (the focal point of the gaze), and vinyasa (sequential movement); a detailed breakdown of the asanas of the Ashtanga Primary Series, following the traditional vinyasa count; a lively and authentic rendering of the complete Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, yoga's ancient sacred text; and a glossary of yoga terminology.In the asana section, Maehle describes each posture with clear, meticulous instructions, photographs, anatomical illustrations, and practical tips. Information on the mythological background and yogic context of specific postures brings further insight to the practice. In the philosophy section, Maehle illuminates the Yoga Sutra using the major ancient commentaries as well as his own insights.
This volume makes the entire path of Ashtanga Yoga accessible to modern practitioners. Both practical guide and spiritual treatise, Ashtanga Yoga is an excellent introduction to the eight limbs of yoga and an invaluable resource for any yoga teacher or practitioner.
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