Yoga Chikitsa
Practices
to unlock our inner intelligence for bringing about physical, mental, emotional
and spiritual health!
Yoga
Chikitsa is the Sanskrit name of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga, and it
means "yoga therapy." With both Linda and Gerald coming to Ashtanga
from unhealthy places, they wanted to expand and clarify the healing aspects of
Ashtanga. They fully believe in the capacity for this practice to heal.
They
wish to share all the teachings they have been blessed with over the years in a
way that can be approached by a full range of people. Sometimes people think
that they are not flexible enough, young enough, strong enough or thin; Linda
and Gerald's aim is to demonstrate that Ashtanga can be approached by almost
anyone and in a way that will only cause healing.
You
will find every Primary Series pose detailed in a way that gives everyone a
direction in which to work. There are instructions to do the full version of
the pose in addition to variations. Unique to this Ashtanga book is "how
not to do the pose" and the contraindications or ways to modify if one is
injured. It's an ideal reference for beginner and experienced practitioners
alike!
This
book is full of rich, inspiring text to inspire you on your path of yoga,
including how to apply the Yoga Sutras and the Eight Limbs of Ashtanga to your
daily life, on and off the yoga mat. Linda and Gerald's path is to serve; they
humbly hope that this book will serve the Ashtanga Yoga Community!
"Linda
and Gerald's presentation of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga is colorful,
rich with information and accessible. Their instructions are precise and clear
with focus on mindfulness and safety. The photos are beautiful and their
compassionate insights are sprinkled throughout the text. This book is a
wonderful asset to anyone interested in learning more about this beautiful and
dynamic system of yoga."
- DAVID SWENSON, AUTHOR OF ASHTANGA YOGA: THE PRACTICE MANUAL
"Thank you, Gerald and Linda, for sharing your life stories and
experiences of practicing and studying yoga. You have done a very nice work. It
is easy to read, entertaining and informative and will be a useful companion to
any who have a keen interest to learn Ashtanga Yoga! It is a welcome addition
to what is available. It will surely become a useful guide, helping students
navigate the development of this practice in a way that is effective, safe and
enjoyable. Well done!"
- CHUCK MILLER, CERTIFIED ASHTANGA YOGA TEACHER
"This friendly and smart book on the healing yoga system of Ashtanga Yoga
is a gem that expertly teaches you how to take up this discipline of yoga. You
are guided through a step-by-step learning process that teaches you a system of
'moving meditation.' You'll learn to build your own yoga practice that gives
you more control over your choices and better enables you to create
physical, mental, and spiritual wealth. Be inspired to get on your mat each
day, learn to practice safely and intelligently, and best of all this book
lovingly directs you to keep remembering your spiritual quest, nudging you to
make the daily journey inward to the soul of yoga--to be ever engaged in the
process of small and great self-discovery."
- DAVID GARRIGUES, CERTIFIED ASHTANGA YOGA TEACHER AND CREATOR OF THE ASANA
KITCHEN VIDEO TUTORIALS
"It has been an honour to support and observe the deep unfoldment's of
Linda and Gerald's practice and teaching methodology, and to see the garden of
information blossom into this book of a workable, sustainable, Astanga Vinyasa
practice. It's all here! Not only to get you started but to help you progress in
a highly-detailed way on your yoga journey. A true harvest of the most
luxurious and fragrant flowers of guidance and wisdom…bravo!"
- MARLA MEENAKSHI JOY, CO-OWNER OF DOWNWARD DOG YOGA CENTER, TORONTO
Praise
from a reader:
"Yesterday
I bought your book and wanted to share with you my impressions. First of all,
it’s a beautiful book: the presentation, paper quality, choice of colours and
very beautiful photos. When reading the words, I discovered a rich text of
teaching. Without doubt, it will be a book that will accompany me on my daily
yoga path. Thank you both for sharing your technical, spiritual and human
knowledge, which encompasses everything that represents Yoga."
- Marilyne
See a preview or order the book here: http://www.ashtangayogaparis.fr/book/