Art of Living Yoga: Embracing Yoga's Roots (Book 2)

The Art of Living Yoga encompasses four inspiring volumes: Honoring Yoga's Roots, Embracing Yoga's Heritage, Crafting and Teaching Holistic Classes, and Embodying Mindfulness Practices. Each guidebook offers essential insights for newcomers, seasoned practitioners, and teachers alike. Meeting international certification standards for Yoga schools, these volumes weave timeless knowledge and expansive concepts through a personally authentic and down-to-earth lens. Each book features curated chapters of short essays, images, poetry, and stories, inviting you to immerse yourself in a vibrant spectrum of energetics, histories, psychologies, philosophies, embodiment tools, and practical insights - along with guidance on crafting a holistic Yoga class experience. The accessible yet rich content within each guidebook will elevate your daily perspectives and foster a deeper connection to the transformative power of Yoga.

Embracing Yoga's Heritage, Book Two, invites you to explore the historical and psychological perspectives that bridge ancient teachings with modern understanding. Begin with Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, woven with the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and Bhakti Yoga, revealing how these spiritual archetypes guide your personal path. Delve into Buddhism's core principles and their connection with Yoga, engage with the Yoga Sutras to deepen your awareness of consciousness, and immerse yourself in the energetics of Tantra, focusing on the chakra system. This volume concludes with an introduction to the pioneers of modern asana, showcasing the evolution of these timeless practices and their enduring influence in the world today.