Yoga Concepts for Global Application: A Primer for Beginners and Instructors

Yoga Concepts for Global Application: A Primer for Beginners and Instructors"This is an excellent compilation of what Yoga "truly is." In a world that has confused Yoga with Asana, it is indeed a refreshing breeze of noble thoughts that percolate through every page of this in depth exploration of the culture of Yoga. Attention to great detail is found in each and every line, and the numerous illustrations add clarity to the teachings. I congratulate the team of CYAI for putting together this much needed and valuable addition

"This is an excellent compilation of what Yoga "truly is." In a world that has confused Yoga with Asana, it is indeed a refreshing breeze of noble thoughts that percolate through every page of this in-depth exploration of the culture of Yoga. Attention to great detail is found in each and every line, and the numerous illustrations add clarity to the teachings. I congratulate the team of CYAI for putting together this much-needed and valuable addition to educational resources in modern Yoga."

- Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, Director, ISCM, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth; and Acharya of the ICYER at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India

What's Inside?

1. What is Yoga

2. Power of Breath in Yoga

3. Haṭha Yoga - Since the physical aspects of yoga are most popular, the roots and traditions are explained

4. Tantra Approach to Yoga - The bridge to higher awareness

5. Source of All Knowledge in Yoga - The culmination of the mechanism, process, and purpose of yoga

6. Meditative Approaches to Yoga

7. Integrative Understanding of Yoga in Daily Life

8. Functional & Ethical Requirements in Leading a Yoga Class

9. Conclusion -Summary of the book

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