The Power of Ashtanga Yoga II: The Intermediate Series

A user's guide to intermediate-level practice of Ashtanga Yoga, from the dynamic yoga teacher Kino MacGregorIn her first book, Kino MacGregor introduced readers to Ashtanga Yoga, a popular and athletic type of yoga developed by her mentor, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Now, she returns with this informative follow-up to present and explain the Second-or Intermediate-Series to practitioners who wish to take their practice to the next level. MacGregor provides step-by-step instructions and covers the key aspects of the practice, including: · The basics of Ashtanga Yoga philosophy· Essential background information on the Intermediate Series· How to know when you are ready to take on this next stage of practice· The purification aspects of the practice· The pranayama techniques associated with the practice· And more With over 250 photographs, this solid and engaging entrée into intermediate-level practice is a wonderful resource for both practitioners and teachers.