{"product_id":"9781614307600","title":"Visvamitrasana: Volume 1 of the Sage Series (Enhanced Edition)","description":"AN ESSENTIAL COMPANION FOR DEDICATED YOGIS As yoga students, we frequently encounter challenging poses that remind us why we love yoga. Yet how much time do we get to spend on these dynamic shapes while in class? Five minutes? Ten? We crave knowledge. We seek inspiration. We want to get into it.   Visvamitrasana: Volume 1 of the Sage Series is an interactive, audio\/video e-book that explores the many facets of this complex pose. The book includes an in-depth breakdown of Visvamitrasana and its variations, a rigorous class in preparation for the pose, a retelling of the legend of the sage Visvamitra, and a discussion of how his story can help us understand the purpose of yoga.  Whether you are a yoga teacher or a dedicated yogi, this is an essential companion for discovering, studying and practicing this powerful posture.   HOW TO USE THIS VOLUME Unlike traditional books that have a beginning, middle and end, Visvamitrasana is divided into five sections that can be read in any order.  Class Introduction \u0026amp; Intention Meet your teacher, Nikki Vilella, and read a brief meditation to help focus your practice.  Guided Audio Class  Enjoy a complete 90-minute audio class. If you have trouble following Nikki at any point, use the Class Sequence Links to quickly refer to the pose descriptions in the Class Sequence section. Also included in this section are two 45-minute class options and one 65-minute class option.  Class Sequence Watch video, see photos and read cues for each of the poses in the Guided Audio Class. While exploring this section, tap the Pose Technique and Pose Variations buttons for in-depth explanations and modifications and tap the embedded audio clips for the pronunciation of Sanskrit pose names.  Visvamitrasana Technique \u0026amp; Variations Pratice the full Visvamitrasana pose and two Visvamitrasana variations with detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions describing how to get into and out of these challenging poses. As a close relative to Visvamitrasana, Seated Compass Pose Technique is also included in this section.  Studying the Sage Poses \u0026amp; the Legend of Visvamitra Explore the intellectual and mythical aspects of Visvamitrasana through two essays by yogic scholar Emily Stone  an introduction to studying the sage poses and their stories, and an epic (and at times humorous) retelling of the Visvamitra legend.  ABOUT THE SAGE SERIES The sage poses (Visvamitrasana, Vasisthasana, Astavakrasana and Marichiasana, to name a few), represent not only some of the most dynamic and intricate arm balances in all of yoga, but also the poise, grace and stillness of seated postures. Visvamitrasana is the first volume in a larger project called the Sage Series, and will soon be followed by volumes focused on other sage poses.","brand":"Inflextion Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47135498240240,"sku":"9781614307600","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781614307600_p0.jpg?v=1763849780","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781614307600","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}