Beyond Power Yoga

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<i>Beyond Power Yoga</i> presents and explores the <i>complete</i> journey of the classical <i>astanga yoga</i> system, from power yoga to meditation and liberation. Bender Birch’s first book, the groundbreaking <i>Power Yoga,</i> introduced one level of <i>astanga yoga</i> to mainstream America—a high-heat, high-energy mind/body workout. Now,<i> Beyond Power Yoga</i> presents all eight levels, or limbs, of this ancient method—a total practice for body and soul. Drawing a parallel between <i>astanga yoga'</i>s eight limbs and the mind/body energy centers <i>(chakras)</i> of Eastern philosophy, Bender Birch shows us how we can balance and heal our body, focus and relax our mind, amplify and direct our energy <i>(prana),</i> and ultimately reclaim our spiritual connection to Universal Consciousness. Each chapter offers specific practices to help the reader uncover and experience the insights of the <i>astanga yoga</i> journey. The YAMAS: Exploring the Fundamentals The NIYAMAS: Doing the Work ASANA: Practicing the Postures PRANAYAMA: Breathing Mindfully PRATYAHARA: Turning Inward DHARANA: Developing Concentration DHYANA: Experiencing Meditation SAMADHI: Living Joyfully Presented in the down-to-earth illuminating style and inspiring voice of the author, illustrated with easy-to-follow photos, plus a special <i>wall</i> chart of the <i>asana</i> sequences, <i>Beyond Power Yoga</i> offers a short form of the dynamic mind/body power yoga method, then journeys through the deeper levels of spiritual practice.