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"This may be the most comprehensive and challenging asana guide to be published in decades-perhaps ever....For committed yogis, this is as good as it gets."
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In The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga Srivatsa Ramaswami presented the full breadth of yogasana teachings as taught by Sri. T. Krishnamacharya (18881989) the father of modern yoga. Now, for the first time, Ramaswami imparts his vast yoga experience and knowledge of Krishnamachara's distinct vinyasa krama system in an accessible question-and-answer format with experienced California yogi David Hurwitz. In a beautifully clear and conversational style, Ramaswami and Hurwitz delve deeply into various general and specific topics relating to yoga philosophy and practice, shedding light on even the most confusing concepts. The nearly 240 questions are drawn directly from Hurwitz's private study with Ramaswami, and include: Does yoga lead to happiness? How do we achieve the famous ahimsa (non-violence)? How does the yogi "see" his soul? What is the role of breath in Asana? Where does willpower come in? and Was Krishnamacharya happy? Yoga Beneath the Surface is the next best thing to studying directly with one of yoga's true gurus and a must-read for every serious yoga student.
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As a yoga teacher I'm always on the lookout for resources that will help make my classes more interesting. I loved the simple Q & A format. Someone once told me the quality of your life is related to the quality of the questions you ask. This book has 240 quality questions about yoga. As a yoga teacher I found it a wonderful resource. Other great resources for yoga teachers include: Yoga Teacher Business Kit [CD] [DVD], Yoga Teacher Lesson Plan Kit [CD] [DVD], Quick Yoga Sites [DVD] and Yoga Studio Business Plan Kit on CD [DVD].
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A Socratic approach to yoga
24 July 2006
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This is an unusual book in the yoga tradition. The reader should not expect to find a systematic treatment of yoga topics but rather a distillation of many hours of constant dialogue between an advanced yoga teacher and his mentor. The book reads like Plato's Dialogues, but here, it is the student who asks the questions. Questions (there are more than 250) and answers are grouped around six major topics: philosophy, asanas, Pranayama, meditation, yoga therapy, and everyday life. Given the large amount of subjects covered, the authors direct the reader to the proper sources where they can obtain more detailed information on the topic. The reader can benefit from a well presented index of Sanskrit and English terms and can jump back and forth through the text as an observer; by doing this, the reader can make some technical stops, consult additional sources, and record additional questions that eventually would be sent to the authors for a subsequent volume. [...].
Ramaswami (born in 1939) spent more than three decades studying with T. S. Krishnamacharya (1888-1998), tutor of K. Pattabhi Jois, Indra Devi, B. K. S. Iyengar, and T. K. V. Desikachar, and is considered the greatest exponent of yoga in modern times. Ramaswami is the author of Yoga for the Three Stages of Life (2000) and the best-seller The Complete Book on Vinyasa Yoga (2005).
David Hurwitz teaches yoga in Los Angeles and has a teacher training certificate from the American Viniyoga Institute. In 1990 Hurwitz began studying the yoga tradition of Krishnamacharya with A.G. Mohan (Chennai, formerly known as Madras, India) and Gary Kraftsow, but when he met Srivatsa Ramaswami a few years ago, they began to develop a deep friendship; the two authors travel together, giving lectures and master classes.
Ramaswami (born in 1939) spent more than three decades studying with T. S. Krishnamacharya (1888-1998), tutor of K. Pattabhi Jois, Indra Devi, B. K. S. Iyengar, and T. K. V. Desikachar, and is considered the greatest exponent of yoga in modern times. Ramaswami is the author of Yoga for the Three Stages of Life (2000) and the best-seller The Complete Book on Vinyasa Yoga (2005).
David Hurwitz teaches yoga in Los Angeles and has a teacher training certificate from the American Viniyoga Institute. In 1990 Hurwitz began studying the yoga tradition of Krishnamacharya with A.G. Mohan (Chennai, formerly known as Madras, India) and Gary Kraftsow, but when he met Srivatsa Ramaswami a few years ago, they began to develop a deep friendship; the two authors travel together, giving lectures and master classes.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A friendly dialogue on yoga
4 July 2006
Format:Paperback
What if we were able to listen in on a dialogue from a classical and ancient tradition between a serious and learned yoga student and his erudite teacher? "Yoga Beneath the Surface" offers a rare, modern equivalent of that time-honored student/teacher tradition. It captures the essence of some of yoga's deepest concepts, and helps refine our understanding of many yoga techniques, reflecting a friendly tone using clear and simple language. The glossary allows the reader to access subjects and questions easily. And I won't be surprised if dedicated yoga teachers and students from around the U.S. ask David Hurwitz and Srivatsa Ramaswami to bring out a sequel! This book is highly recommended.
A hidden gem
15 Oct 2010
Format:Paperback
What a great contribution! If you have any interest in yoga, or in specific the Krishnamacharya tradition, this book is a must. Highly recommended it.
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