Beyond Power Yoga

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This book presents the complete journey of the classical astanga yoga system, encompassing power yoga, meditation, and liberation. Bender Birch’s previous work introduced one aspect of astanga yoga to mainstream America as a high-energy mind/body workout. Now, this book explores all eight levels, or limbs, of this ancient practice, offering a holistic approach for both body and soul. By paralleling astanga yoga's limbs with the energy centers (chakras) of Eastern philosophy, the author illustrates how to balance and heal the body, focus and relax the mind, and reclaim a spiritual connection to Universal Consciousness. Each chapter provides specific practices to help readers uncover insights from the astanga yoga journey, including the YAMAS (fundamentals), NIYAMAS (personal work), ASANA (postures), PRANAYAMA (mindful breathing), PRATYAHARA (inward turning), DHARANA (concentration), DHYANA (meditation), and SAMADHI (joyful living). Presented in an accessible and inspiring style, the book includes easy-to-follow photos and a special wall chart of asana sequences, offering a concise form of the dynamic power yoga method while delving into deeper spiritual practices.