This comprehensive introduction presents the practice, theory and philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga. It describes in a short and concise way its historical development and philosophical background. The author not only studies the goals of Ashtanga yoga but looks equally closely at the theory and the environment of yoga practice. The detailed description of the ancient system of Ashtanga yoga, which dates back thousands of years, is compared with modern scientific findings. In the final chapter the author also discusses obstacles to the practice of yoga and how to overcome them.

Jana A. Czipin studied journalism and history. She has been teaching Yoga since 2005, after completing a teacher training at the Mysore Mandala in India. In 2008 she studied Yoga Therapy at the KYM in Chennai and in 2010 she participated in an Ashtanga teacher training course with David Svenson.

2014 2. Edition of "Practice Manual Pranayama": Breathing exercises for Yogis, free divers and pregnant women
ISBN-13: 978-3848207756