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Krishnamacharya : his life and teachings / A.G. Mohan with Ganesh Mohan.

Title
Krishnamacharya : his life and teachings / A.G. Mohan with Ganesh Mohan.
Author
Mohan, A. G. (Angarai Ganesha), 1945-
Publication
Boston : Shambhala, 2010.

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Additional Authors
Mohan, Ganesh
Description
x, 157 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
Summary
In this book, the author, A. G. Mohan draws on his own memories and Krishnamacharya's diaries and recorded material, to present a fascinating view of the man and his teachings, and Mohan's own warm and inspiring relationship with the master. This portrait of the great teacher will be a compelling and informative read for yoga teachers and students who truly want to understand the source of their tradition and practice.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Biographies
Processing Action (note)
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Contents
Overview of the life of Krishnamacharya -- Meeting the master and early studies (1971-1973) -- Asana -- Convincing commitment (1973-1978) -- Pranayama, Kriyas, Yoga therapy -- Growing closer (1978-1984) -- The mind: yamas, niyamas, meditation, and related practices -- Last years (1984-1989) -- Works of Krishnamacharya -- Appendix I: excerpt from the Yoga makaranda and summary of the Yoga rahasya -- Appendix II: warrior vinyasa.
ISBN
  • 9781590308004 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 159030800X (pbk. : alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2010008662
OCLC
  • 436030160
  • SCSB-12264912
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library