Foundational Guidebooks for Students and Teachers
The Art of Living Yoga Series invites you on a transformative journey through the profound depths of the Yoga Tradition. This four-book collection, crafted for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners, offers a sweeping exploration of Yoga’s foundational principles. Immerse yourself in a tapestry of historical, psychological, philosophical, and practical insights that enhance both your daily living and your understanding of Yoga. Uncover the essence of Yoga as you connect ancient wisdom with modern relevance. These four volumes illuminate the intricate links between timeless teachings and contemporary life, showcasing Yoga’s transformative power and enduring significance. Perfect for students, teachers, and Yoga schools, this series supports both national and international certified Yoga programs, guiding you to weave Yoga’s ageless wisdom into the fabric of your everyday existence.
Honoring Yoga’s Roots serves as a guiding introduction to the foundational origins of this ancient tradition, exploring the earliest evidence of Yoga, cornerstone principles of Samkhya Yoga, practical applications of Ayurveda, and profound contributions of the Upanishads. Recognizing that Yoga's vast history is not linear, this volume presents an innovative linear timeline that makes complex evolution accessible to all learners, showing when impactful contributions developed and which served as foundations for other developments. Readers encounter the divine through revered deities that embody Yoga's essence, empowering them to become torchbearers of Yoga's enduring legacy.
Embracing Yoga’s Heritage bridges ancient teachings with modern understanding through historical and psychological perspectives. Beginning with Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey woven with wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita and Bhakti Yoga, it reveals how spiritual archetypes guide personal transformation. The volume explores Buddhism's connection with Yoga, engages with the Yoga Sutras to deepen consciousness awareness, immerses readers in Tantra's energetics focusing on the chakra system, and concludes with pioneers of modern asana who shaped contemporary practice.
Crafting and Teaching Holistic Classes guides readers through the art of designing and delivering Yoga classes that nourish the whole being. Beginning with prana, the nervous system, and stress, it reveals the body's energy workings in practice. Readers discover the experimental laboratory of asana with adaptable approaches for individual needs, study energetics behind holistic class crafting, receive a Foundational Flow Yoga Practice, learn teaching ethics and principles, and explore techniques for refining instruction through feedback integration.
Embodying Mindfulness Practices invites readers into Yoga's transformative essence, where practice transcends the mat to become a way of life. Through profound self-reflection on societal labels, essential prana and pranayama instruction, guidance for creating sacred spaces, and incorporation of drishti, meditations, mantras, mudras, and bandhas, Yoga becomes a lived experience that nurtures the heart and guides life with mindful consciousness and grace.
“In The Art of Living Yoga Book Series, Kessler delves deep into the labyrinth of Yogic philosophy, unraveling the mysteries of ‘why’ behind the ‘how.’ She masterfully examines foundational Yogic concepts from psychological, historical, and methodological angles, making them accessible and relatable to all. It’s a roadmap for anyone looking to explore the authentic relevance of Yoga in today’s fast-paced world. This masterpiece isn’t just a book; it’s the foundation for certified 200- and 300-hour Yoga schools. If a person is a Yoga teacher or practitioner, this is their essential companion. However, it’s not limited to the yoga community. Anyone curious about life’s profound wisdom can benefit from this exquisite piece of heART. The Art of Living Yoga invites readers to embrace the timeless wisdom of Yoga with open arms, transcending the boundaries of tradition and making it their own. It’s an invitation to embark on an adventure of self-discovery and transformation, guided by the expert hand of Christine Lily Kessler. Don’t miss out on this transformative odyssey!”