
The Art of Vinyasa
Awakening Body and Mind Through the Practice of Ashtanga Yoga
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Erin Moon
The Art of Vinyasa takes a unique look at Ashtanga yoga as meditation in motion that produces profound inner change. Two of the most well-respected teachers of the Ashtanga style of yoga, Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor, explore this rigorous practice not as a gymnastic feat but as a meditative form. They reveal that doing the practice - and particularly the vinyasa, or the breath-synchonized movements - in such a deep and focused way allows practitioners to experience a profound awakening of the body and mind. It also develops an adaptable, flexible practice that can last a lifetime.
Freeman and Taylor give an in-depth explanation of form, alignment, and anatomy and how they work together in the practice. They also present a holistic approach to asana practice that includes an awareness of the subtle breath and seamlessly merges yoga philosophy with practical technique.
Unlike other books on Ashtanga, The Art of Vinyasa does not follow the linear pattern of the sequences of postures that are the hallmark of Ashtanga yoga. Instead it interlinks the eight limbs - yama and niyama (ethical practices); asana (postures); pranayama (breathing); pratyahara (nongrasping of the senses); dharana (concentration); dhyana (meditation); and samadhi (harmony, insight) - and shows how to establish an internally rooted yoga practice.
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What an exciting and informative book
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It is almost a great Audiobook, kept from greatness only by the disappointment that the narration was not done by Richard & Mary.
Richard Freeman has one of the most pleasant, mesmerizing voices in The Three Worlds. I wonder why he did not undertake to voice this audiobook?
The Authors’ Voices Would Have Been Superior
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Great book!
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I've been practicing yoga for almost 2 decades. Many of the concepts covered in this book, I'm familiar with. I'm sure that helped. Nonetheless, the depth to which the author reveals insight and wisdom is marvelous. It's going to take me a long time to finish this book because I frequently repeat sections just to allow myself to contemplate and visualize the information. While Richard Freeman is an Ashtanga yogi, this is a great complement to any style of yoga. If you teach, are interested in teaching, or simply want deep in your practice of yoga, definitely read this book
Shockingly profound and accessible
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THE BEST OF THE BESTS I'VE EVER READ
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For serious Yogis.
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good information
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Would you listen to The Art of Vinyasa again? Why?
I already have. Freeman's words flow densely and the weight of his experience allow one to hear, see, feel and listen to an ashtanga pioneerWhat did you like best about this story?
The recitation of the chantWhat about Erin Moon’s performance did you like?
Her voice is gorgeous. I even had a chuckle when she dropped her voice to say some Sanskrit words. Sounded like she was having funDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
noAny additional comments?
If you have considered a mature, respectful way to enter traditional yoga, ashtanga and Freeman are a force to be consideredCodex by a living ashtanga master
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Profound text - Perfunctory performance
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