Accessible Ashtanga : an all-levels guide to the primary and intermediate series

MacGregor, Kino (author.). Small, Shanna, (author of foreword.).

Summary: "Ashtanga Yoga is a physically challenging style of yoga, which even experienced practitioners can find daunting. Kino MacGregor has re-envisioned this strong and beneficial practice to make it accessible to everyone. Whether you're a beginner, living in a bigger body, or need modifications for any reason, this book will make you feel empowered, inspired, and confident that you have the tools to make the adjustments and modifications that feel right for your body. Complete with a breakdown of some of the key elements of the Ashtanga Yoga method presented with the beginner student in mind, Kino makes the philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga more relatable to practitioners and teachers of all levels. She also presents a brief theory of movement mechanics that can help prevent injury, optimize physical mobility and tap into the natural intelligence of the body."--

Record details

ISBN: 9780834845572
ISBN: 1645470814
ISBN: 9781645470816
Physical Description: xi, 225 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
print
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Boulder, Colorado : Shambhala, [2024]

Content descriptions

General Note:

"With classical, alternative, and adaptive forms" -- from cover.

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part One: A new paradigm. Discovering the real meaning of the Ashtanga Method -- Being part of something greater -- Fostering growth -- Culture & heritage -- Part Two: Accessible practice. Sun salutations -- Standing poses / Foundational Asanas -- Primary series -- Intermediate series / Second series -- Backbends & closing poses -- Appendix: Invocations -- Glossary -- About the author.