Total Astanga: The Step-by-Step Guide to Power Yoga at Home for Everybody

by Tara Fraser

Astanga is one of the most popular and energetic styles of it produces an internal heat and purifying sweat that detoxify muscles and organs. Thanks to yoga teacher Tara Fraser, almost anyone can learn astanga s techniques and experience its benefits, from improved circulation to increased strength and suppleness. With the help of 200 color photographs, she carefully guides aspiring practitioners through more than 60 basic the Sun Salutations to warm-up; each posture in the primary series; and a finishing sequence to cool down gently. Along the way, she demonstrates how to develop a workout that is safe, always challenging, and suitable for any level. Special boxes offer additional insight into a posture or how to adapt it, if necessary.

Genres: Nonfiction

244 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[R.K. Goff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous book, best in it's class as far as I'm concerned.

It should NOT be used unless you are already familiar with most of the poses. A teacher is irreplaceable. But after only a month with an instructor, this book was perfectly clear for me.

[Babita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this was a pleasure, but when it came to actually executing the countless poses, it was a mixture of laughs, frustration and joy!

I never thought of doing yoga, but since I began reading this guidebook and started to do the sun salutations, I never looked back!

I still refer to the poses in the book that are quite tough and I also scroll through instagram to get some hints and tips on how to improve a pose.

Nevertheless, I thought the book was written eloquently and was incredibly motivational throughout!

Highly recommendable!