1 Percent Theory

Book excerpt: This is not another book about how to practice asanas (yoga postures). At the price of one yoga class, this book compiles the essence of the author's own long lasting research of the theory behind Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Shri K. Pattabhi Jois and his family. It fills a gap in the literature about Ashtanga Yoga and helps yoga students as well as teachers to better understand its history, theory and philosophy.The topics covered in this book include: The History of Ashtanga Yoga; Ashtanga Yoga - The Doctrine; What Is Yoga, Anyway?; Ashtau Anga - The Eight Limbs; The Ashtanga Yoga Mantras; Important Concepts from Other Sources; An Art of Healing; Prana, Nadis and Bandhas; Healing the Physical Body; Healing the Mind; Healing the Soul; Ashtanga Yoga - The Method; "Do Your Practice and All Is Coming"; Shri K. Pattabhi Jois´ Teaching Style; 1 Percent Anatomy; Things to Ponder (Recommended for Students); Things to Ponder (Recommended for Teachers). WARNING: Reading this book may change your practice of Ashtanga Yoga!