Concise and readable answers to the most commonly asked questions about yoga, and illuminating little-known facts and esoteric aspects of the philosophy and practice--by renowned yogi Richard Rosen.
RICHARD ROSEN is a graduate of the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco and has been teaching yoga since 1987. He is a contributing editor at Yoga Journal magazine and is the director of and one of the principal teachers at the Piedmont Yoga Studio (cofounded by Rodney Yee) in Oakland, California. Many of Richard's practice instructions and technical teachings are posted on the Piedmont Yoga Studio website, www.piedmontyoga.com. He is the author of Original Yoga, The Yoga of Breath, Pranayama Beyond the Fundamentals, Yoga for 50+ (Ulysses), and The Practice of Pranayama.
“Richard Rosen is one of the most thoughtful, generous, funny,
humble, and researched fellas that I know. Yoga FAQ is a testimony
to Richard's character as a man and diligence as a yogi. The
content is for anyone that is not satisfied with being a blind
follower. Richard has done the research and held the debates
to debunk unsubstantiated yoga myths that we deem as fact.
His curiosity and not being satisfied with superficiality has
brought us a text that will leave many of us scratching our heads
and maybe even feeling a little defensive as our beliefs are being
tested. This is important stuff for anyone that craves to see what
is below the surface of the yogic teachings. If we keep asking the
questions, maybe we might get a glimpse of how these practices can
bring about true happiness?”—Colleen Saidman, author of Yoga for
Life
“Richard Rosen has crafted a delightful book that equally showcases
both his academic knowledge about yoga and his gentle sense of
humor. Yoga FAQ is a clear resource that helps us to formulate and
understand our big questions about yoga and spiritual practice. I
felt as if I was tucking into the personal story of Mr. Rosen’s own
journey studying yoga—and the trip was intriguing and fun. Highly
recommended for all levels of students and especially for yoga
teachers.”—Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT, author of Relax and
Renew and Yoga Body
“Richard Rosen is one of the wisest, warmest, and funniest writers
I know, as well as being one of the most skilled and learned yoga
teachers in America. In this book he brings all of those qualities
to bear on some of the topics that routinely confuse students of
yoga, new and old. A great service.”—Mark Singleton, author of Yoga
Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice and Roots of Yoga
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