Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One: Yoga Siddhanta, or Theory
1. My Studies with Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Others
2. The Story of Patanjali
3. What Is Yoga?
4. Advanced Yoga
5. Mantrayoga
6. The Eight-Part Yoga and Its Ten Commandments
Part Two: Yoga Sadhana, or Practice
7. Standing Postures
8. Supine Postures
9. Sarvangasana and Sirsasana
10. Prone Postures and the Spine
11. Pascimatanam
12. Padmasana and Other Postures for Yoga Sadhana
13. Yogic Breathing Exercises and Their Health Benefits
14. Yoga for Women
15. Yoga Texts
16. Antaranga Sadhana
17. Freedom
Glossary
Index
Srivatsa Ramaswami has taught yoga in universities, hospitals, and schools in India for more than twenty years. A familiar figure on Indian radio and television, he now teaches workshops throughout the United States as well.
"The title of this book gives you a good indication of what this
excellent book is about. A lot to live up to, but this book lives
up to it. The author points out that there have been more books on
yoga in the past twenty years than ever before.The author thought
that he had something to add to the discussion, and after reading
this book, I agree. I strongly recommend this book. It is not for
beginners, as the author points out, but can be used as a reference
for ongoing practice. It it well written and well organized. The
book is great. It encourages the reader to explore the science of
yoga, and go beyond the asanas and exercises to expand on the union
of yoga."
*Yoga Connoisseur, Online magazine at yogacritic.com*
"Ramaswami, a student for 33 years of the legendary yoga master T.
Krishnamacharya, has developed and expanded those teaching to
include a key element: the need to take into consideration the
individual's stage in life while practicing yoga."
*Networking News, June/July 2001*
"Individuals ready to devote their lives to the field of yoga will
find Yoga for the Three Stages of Life an excellent introduction
which blends the usual guide to postures and meditation practices
with insights on adapting yoga to individual needs and different
stages of life. Young and old receive appropriate discussions of
yoga techniques geared to age, sex and ability."
*Reviewer's Bookwatch, May 2001*
"The book by Sri Srivatsa Ramaswami is much more than a compendium
of Asanas; it captures the spirit of the Hindu view of life of
which hatha yoga is a part. This is a wonderful book that makes an
excellent reference for the practitioner of hatha yoga, and a great
reading for the non-practitioner."
*Paramarth Tatwam, Journal of Sringeri Vidya*
". . . Many of the asana variations are seldom seen in most
contemporary hatha yoga books. . . . There is much fruit here for
the experienced, motivated student to harvest."
*Yoga Journal, July/August 2001*
"Young, old or in between, this book will give you a complete yoga
routine."
*Hinduism Today, September/October 2001*
"This is a thoroughly enjoyable book, written with the sincerity
and wisdom you would expect from a long-time, dedicated student.
More experienced students, teachers and Yoga therapists will
certainly want a copy of this book in their library."
*Int'l Journal of Yoga Therapy, No. 11, 2001*
"Yoga for the Three Stages of Life has a clarity and simplicity
unlike many of the other books recently published."
*New York Spirit, October & November 2001*
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