Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy by Gregor Maehle

Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy brings together Gregor Maehle’s practical teaching and discussion of yoga’s eight limbs. The practice section works through the Ashtanga Primary Series with photographs, anatomical illustrations and traditional vinyasa counts.

The philosophical section presents the Yoga Sutra of Patañjali with commentary and context. Breath, bandhas and drishti connect the physical and contemplative aspects of practice; physical work should be adapted to individual ability.