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Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga : How to Create a More Authentic Practice by Nikita Desai (2025, Uk-Trade Paper)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherGreenTree Publications

ISBN-101399411101

ISBN-139781399411103

eBay Product ID (ePID)9067506317

Product Key Features

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBeginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga : How to Create Amore Authentic Practice

SubjectPublic Health, Yoga, History

Publication Year2025

TypeTextbook

AuthorNikita Desai

Subject AreaSports & Recreation, Health & Fitness, Medical

FormatUk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight11.3 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width5.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

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Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal613.7046

Table Of ContentForeword by Vex King Introduction How to use this book A note on Sanskrit Part 1: Why we should aim for an authentic yoga practice 1 - Problem 1: The emphasis on physicality in modern yoga 2 - Problem 2: Cultural appropriation in modern yoga 3 - Problem 3: Commercialisation in modern yoga 4 - Problem 4: The lack of diversity in modern yoga Part 2: The foundations of yoga and a very brief history 1 - A brief timeline of the history of yoga 2 - The roots of yoga 3 - Significant literature in yoga 4 - Significant gurus of yoga Part 3: Integrating authenticity into your practice 1 - Three key yogic teachings 2 - Types or styles of yoga 3 - Traditional yoga: The four key margas 4 - Traditional yoga: Hatha yoga 5 - A note on chakras 6 - Traditional yoga: Ashtanga yoga 7 - Limb 1 - Yamas (our behaviours) 8 - Limb 2 - Niyamas (self-observations) 9 - Limb 3 - Asana (physical postures) 10 - Limb 4 - Pranayama (regulation of breath) 11 - Limb 5 - Pratyahara (the influence of our senses) 12 - Limb 6 - Dharana (concentration) 13 - Limb 7 - Dhyana (meditation) 14 - Limb 8 - Samadhi (pure awareness) 15 - Yoga Nidra: a practice for deep relaxation 16 - Studying yogic texts/scriptures Part 4: Continuing your journey 1 - 10 next steps 2 - My hope for the future Resources References Acknowledgements Index

SynopsisA practical and accessible guide to incorporating traditional yoga into a modern practice, by an Indian yoga teacher and educator . Yoga in its traditional form is a practice focused on inclusivity, inner work and peace. But the yoga that is practised today in the West has got a little lost along the way. In this accessible beginner's guide, Indian yoga teacher Nikita Desai brings us back to the authentic roots of this ancient practice. In A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga , Desai unpicks the complexities of the modern yoga space. Moving away from the focus on physical poses, expensive outfits and Instagram-perfect bodies, she delves into traditional resources to show how yoga can help your mental and spiritual wellbeing. With a range of enlightening essays, she explores why change in the industry is vital, before centring key yogic texts, philosophy and history in a digestible manner to give us a basic understanding of the origins of yoga. Desai then guides us through integrating these foundations into our current practice both on and off the mat, so you can enjoy the benefits of the tradition while helping to make yoga today a more inclusive and diverse space. A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga is the perfect jumping off point for anyone wanting to make their practice more authentic., A practical and accessible guide to incorporating traditional yoga into a modern practice, by an Indian yoga teacher and educator., Yoga in its authentic form is focused on inclusivity, inner work and peace. But the yoga that we see in the Western world has got a little lost along the way. Join Nikita Desai on her mission to help us understand yoga beyond the physical poses and pricey outfits that we're so familiar with today. Drawing on research and teachings from ancient sources, Desai helps us navigate this complex practice as we learn how to: Unpick the problems in modern yoga, Understand the fundamentals of what yoga is in its truest form, Explore key yogic texts and gurus to support our learning, Add in practical elements of traditional yoga to our current practice, both on and off the mat. A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of yoga is the essential companion for anyone who wants to practise yoga respectfully and fully.

LC Classification NumberRA781.7.D4 2025