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The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar5/23/2023 ![]() ![]() Hatha yoga was systematized by Swami Swatmarama in 15th century. A classical text on classical yoga that provides a strong and, I believe, essential foundation for the practice of Yoga. This is a book you will read over and over again. It was a pleasure to read a book with unquestionable authenticity that explores a myriad of tools of yoga. It also includes a clear and inspiring commentary of the Yoga Sutras. I loved the emphasis on the breath, vinyasa karma, simplicity in practice and the importance placed on understanding the theory of Yoga and the reasons for the practice. “The Heart of Yoga” is a timeless piece of writing on yoga and anyone, no matter which style of yoga or level of experience, will benefit from this book. ![]() It is a tribute to his father’s teachings and is a must for all teachers and students of Yoga alike.Īs the name implies, the book expounds the essence of Classical Yoga with the aim of assisting the development of a personal and deeper practice based on knowledge and understanding.ĭesikachar covers a broad spectrum of yoga theory and practice and presents it to the reader in an easy and straightforward manner. He achieves this through a mix of explanations written in an informal and personal manner accompanied by various diagrams, pictures (of Krishnamcharya himself) and example practices. ![]() Desikachar, Son of Sri Krishnamcharya and was published in 1995. ![]()
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