Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind: A Guide to Personal Reintegration

By Anil Mohan

Book Overview

Here is a practical and accessible introduction to the full, multifaceted richness of the yoga tradition. While most yoga books focus only on poses, Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind integrates the three fundamental elements of a complete yoga practice: asanas (poses), pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation. A. G. Mohan, an internationally respected teacher, also explains essential philosophical concepts and offers the yogic perspective on health and healing. With step-by-step instructions and abundant illustrations, Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind is the type of comprehensive guide that will be of interest to every yoga practitioner. The author explains that often when we feel stress or a sense that life has gotten out of control, it's not because of life events themselves, but because the state of our own mind has become chaotic and fragmented. When we are in a state of what he calls "personal integration," we are centered, contented, and able to see people and events in life as they truly are. In this state, people are most able to make decisions and take actions that are clear and positive. In Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind Mohan provides a structured yoga program to help readers cultivate this state of balance and integration. The book also includes an introduction to the practice of yoga therapy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570629773
• ISBN13: 9781570629778
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.2" x 10.7"

Customer Reviews

Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World

The beauty of this book is its comprehensive approach to the subject of Yoga. While this book's focus is on Asana and Pranayama, the reader is left in no doubt that there is more to Yoga than that. It has a direct approach and economy of language which makes it ideal for beginners. However, the essence of the subject is never lost so that serious students of Yoga can read it many times over and still see something new in the old. What is special about this book is its systematic, logical approach with its emphasis on adaptation for individual needs. Two key components of this approach are the importance of correct breathing and developing the right balance of strength and flexibility. This book also has a chapter on meditation which may be a revelation even for some experienced Yoga practitioners. These days there seem to be very few of them who are aware that the ultimate aim of a Yoga practice is meditation. This book makes it clear that the practice of Yoga in its broadest sense provides us all with the tools we need to stay physically and mentally balanced in the face of a rapidly changing world.

Extremely worthwhile, esp for the integration of philosophy

This is one of the very best yoga books for those interested in a comprehensive and integrated view of yoga philosophy, asana practice and pranayama as a classical means of personal development and transformation still relevant for today. Mohan was a long time student of Krishnamacharya.