A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga

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Beschreibung

A practical and accessible guide to incorporating traditional yoga into a modern practice, by an Indian yoga teacher and educator.

Über den Autor

Nikita Desai is a highly sought-after yoga practitioner and educator who is passionate about promoting the traditions and benefits of authentic yoga to the modern yoga space. As a leading voice on this topic, Desai has worked with companies from ITV to TikTok HQ to spread her message. Desai regularly runs workshops, both online and at festivals, and she is the owner of the online studio Arya Yoga [...]

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword by Vex King
Introduction
How to use this book
A note on Sanskrit

Part 1: Why we should aim for an authentic yoga practice
1 - Problem 1: The emphasis on physicality in modern yoga
2 - Problem 2: Cultural appropriation in modern yoga
3 - Problem 3: Commercialisation in modern yoga
4 - Problem 4: The lack of diversity in modern yoga

Part 2: The foundations of yoga and a very brief history
1 - A brief timeline of the history of yoga
2 - The roots of yoga
3 - Significant literature in yoga
4 - Significant gurus of yoga

Part 3: Integrating authenticity into your practice
1 - Three key yogic teachings
2 - Types or styles of yoga
3 - Traditional yoga: The four key margas
4 - Traditional yoga: Hatha yoga
5 - A note on chakras
6 - Traditional yoga: Ashtanga yoga
7 - Limb 1 - Yamas (our behaviours)
8 - Limb 2 - Niyamas (self-observations)
9 - Limb 3 - Asana (physical postures)
10 - Limb 4 - Pranayama (regulation of breath)
11 - Limb 5 - Pratyahara (the influence of our senses)
12 - Limb 6 - Dharana (concentration)
13 - Limb 7 - Dhyana (meditation)
14 - Limb 8 - Samadhi (pure awareness)
15 - Yoga Nidra: a practice for deep relaxation
16 - Studying yogic texts/scriptures

Part 4: Continuing your journey
1 - 10 next steps
2 - My hope for the future

Resources
References
Acknowledgements
Index

Erscheinungsjahr:	2025
Fachbereich:	Östliche Philosophie
Genre:	Importe , Philosophie
Region:	Osten
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
ISBN-13:	9781399411103
ISBN-10:	1399411101
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Desai, Nikita
Hersteller:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	152 x 233 x 20 mm
Von/Mit:	Nikita Desai
Erscheinungsdatum:	30.01.2025
Gewicht:	0,32 kg

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