{"product_id":"9781451603231","title":"Beyond Power Yoga: 8 Levels of Practice for Body and Soul","description":"\u003cb\u003eFROM SWEAT TO \u003ci\u003eSAMADHI:\u003c\/i\u003e The Path of ASTANGA YOGA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Power Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e presents and explores the \u003ci\u003ecomplete\u003c\/i\u003e journey of the classical \u003ci\u003eastanga yoga\u003c\/i\u003e system, from power yoga to meditation and liberation. Bender Birch's first book, the groundbreaking \u003ci\u003ePower Yoga,\u003c\/i\u003e introduced one level of \u003ci\u003eastanga yoga\u003c\/i\u003e to mainstream America -- a high-heat, high-energy mind\/body workout. Now, \u003ci\u003eBeyond Power Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e presents all eight levels, or limbs, of this ancient method -- a total practice for body and soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing a parallel between \u003ci\u003eastanga yoga'\u003c\/i\u003es eight limbs and the mind\/body energy centers \u003ci\u003e(chakras)\u003c\/i\u003e of Eastern philosophy, Bender Birch shows us how we can balance and heal our body, focus and relax our mind, amplify and direct our energy \u003ci\u003e(prana),\u003c\/i\u003e and ultimately reclaim our spiritual connection to Universal Consciousness. Each chapter offers specific practices to help the reader uncover and experience the insights of the \u003ci\u003eastanga yoga\u003c\/i\u003e journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe YAMAS: Exploring the Fundamentals \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe NIYAMAS: Doing the Work\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASANA: Practicing the Postures\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePRANAYAMA: Breathing Mindfully\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePRATYAHARA: Turning Inward\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDHARANA: Developing Concentration\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDHYANA: Experiencing Meditation\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAMADHI: Living Joyfully\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented in the down-to-earth illuminating style and inspiring voice of the author, illustrated with easy-to-follow photos, \u003cb\u003eplus a special \u003ci\u003ewall\u003c\/i\u003e chart of the \u003ci\u003easana\u003c\/i\u003e sequences,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBeyond Power Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e offers a short form of the dynamic mind\/body power yoga method, then journeys through the deeper levels of spiritual practice.","brand":"Touchstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47161868157168,"sku":"9781451603231","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781451603231_p0.jpg?v=1763839418","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781451603231","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}