For those of us who have been steeped in yoga for many years this book is a revelation. Imagine somebody who had never tried breathing techniques or meditation and who in fact viewed them as New Age quackery. Tim Parks was crippled by constant and intense pain. Conventional medicine could offer neither a diagnosis nor a cure. After many years he came across a book which taught him breathing coupled with relaxation of the pelvic area. After limited success he discovered Vipassana meditation.
The pamphlets are colour-coded under 3 headings – philosophy; ideas for teachers; ideas for students.
Currently available: Pamphlets on the polarity sutras and the subtle body sutras; designing yoga sequences and understanding seated breathing practices; essential tips for students on getting the most from home practice and from a yoga class.
In preparation: teaching pranayama; subtle body sutras part 2; stories for yoga teachers
All 6 cost £20 or £4 individually (p&p £1.65) reductions for ”bulk buys” – contact Sadhana Mala
Powell provides a detailed summary of and commentary on the mainstream of Hindu scripture--the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Itithascas.
I found it to be very readable, informative and interesting.