Table of Contents

1 Foreword (by Guruji); 2 Introduction; 3 Astanga yoga; 4 The history of Astanga yoga; 5 Astanga yogas eight-limbed path; 6 Energy flows of the body; 7 Practice methods for body and mind; 8 Mantra; 9 The Primary Series asanas; 10 Standing asanas; 11 Sitting asanas; 12 Finishing asanas; 13 Benefits and effects of asana practice; 14 Specific effects and benefits of the asanas; 15 Astanga yoga and natural rhythms; 16 Simple Sanskrit pronunciation guide; 17 Bibliography; 18 Acknowledgements

About the Author

Petri Räisänen is an internationally renowned and respected yoga teacher. A devoted student of his guru Sri K. Patthabi Jois (1915–2009), he is co-owner and director of Ashtanga Yoga Helsinki, one of the world’s largest yoga shalas. He lives in Helsinki, Finland.