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Gregor commenced Raja Yoga in the late 1970s and added Hatha Yoga in the early 80s. shortly after that he commenced yearly travels to India, where he learned from various yogic and tantric masters, traditional Indian sadhus and ascetics. He lived many years as a recluse, studying Sanskrit and yogic scripture and practicing yogic techniques.Gregor's textbook series consisting of Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy, Ashtanga Yoga: The Intermediate Series, Pranayama: The Breath of Yoga, Yoga Meditation: Through Mantra, Chakras and Kundalini to Spiritual Freedom, Samadhi The Great Freedom, How to Find Your Life's Divine Purpose, Chakras, Drugs and Evolution and Mudras, Seals of Yoga have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and so far have been translated into eight languages. His blog articles can be found at www. chintamaniyoga.com.Today Gregor integrates all aspects of yoga into his teaching in the spirit of Patanjali and T. Krishnamacharya. His zany sense of humour, manifold personal experiences, vast and in-depth knowledge of scripture, Indian philosophies, and yogic techniques combine to make Gregor's teachings easily applicable, relevant, and accessible to his students. He offers workshops, retreats and teacher trainings worldwide.Contact Gregor via:www.chintamaniyoga.com www.8limbs.com and https://www.facebook.com/gregor.maehle.

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In this much-anticipated follow-up to his first book, Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy, Gregor Maehle offers a detailed and multifaceted guide to Ashtanga Yoga's Intermediate Series. An expert yogi and teacher, Maehle will guide you to your next level with an unprecedented quality of anatomical explanation and unparalleled attention to the practice's philosophical and mythological heritage. You will learn: The background and applications of each of the three forms of yoga: Karma, Bhakti, and Jnana How to use Indian myth and cosmology to deepen your practice The importance of the Sanskrit language to the yogic tradition The mythology behind the names of the Intermediate Series postures The functions and limitations of body parts integral to the Intermediate Series, including the spine, the sacroiliac joint, the shoulder joint, and the hip joint How to reap the full benefits of practicing the Intermediate Series Maehle meticulously explores all twenty-seven postures of the Intermediate Series through photos, anatomical line drawings, and practical, informative sidebars. He also discusses the philosophical and spiritual background of Ashtanga Yoga and places the practice within the context of Indian cultural history. With passionate erudition, Maehle will prepare you to reap physical, spiritual, and mental fulfillment from your evolving practice.