Ebook: The power of ashtanga yoga: developing a practice that will bring you strength, flexibility, and inner peace

Discusses the history and tradition of Ashtanga yoga and explains the essential connection of breath, posture, and gaze that is the core of the practice.;pt. 1. Theory. Getting started with Ashtanga yoga history and tradition -- Heart of the method: breath, pose, and gaze -- The Ashtanga yoga diet -- The spiritual journey of asana: yoga beyond bending -- pt. 2. Practice. Sun salutation: where it all begins -- Standing poses: build your foundation -- Seated poses: grow your lotus -- Backbends: open your heart -- Finishing poses: entering the inner space -- Strength: the yoga of true power -- Appendix A. Mantras -- Appendix B. Sanskrit Vinyasa count -- Appendix C. The complete Ashtanga yoga primary series.