Ashtanga Yoga

Photographer Richard Pilnick has created an unprecedented study of the asanas in the first four series of Ashtanga yoga, collaborating with four of the leading teachers from the global community. The book features over 150 inspirational images, all photographed using a large format camera and black-and-white film, presenting the asanas in a detail that captures the mindful nature of the practice. The photographs are accompanied by poems and portraits of the internationally respected teachers, reflecting the progression of the inner self from darkness to light through the journey of the Ashtanga yoga movement meditation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2019
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Photographer Richard Pilnick has embarked on an extraordinary exploration of the asanas in the first four series of Ashtanga yoga. By collaborating with four renowned teachers from the global community, all of whom have studied under the guidance of the esteemed Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (Guruji), Pilnick has achieved a groundbreaking study that delves into the intricacies of these ancient poses. This comprehensive book serves as both a detailed reference for practitioners and a beautiful gift that enhances their practice. It showcases over 150 inspiring images, all captured using a large format camera and black-and-white film, showcasing the asanas in exquisite detail. The photographs allow the asanas to speak for themselves, accompanied only by their names in English and Sanskrit. The book progresses from the Sun Salutation and Fundamental Postures to the Primary and Intermediate series, then to two Advanced series, and finally to a Finishing sequence. The backgrounds used for the portraits gradually shift from dark to light, mirroring the journey of the inner self from darkness to light through the practice of Ashtanga yoga movement meditation. Each chapter is introduced by an accompanying poem that captures the essence of the postures and the fluid movements and breaths that connect them.

The collaboration between Richard Pilnick and these esteemed teachers has resulted in a masterpiece that showcases the beauty and grace of Ashtanga yoga. The photographs are a testament to the dedication and commitment of the practitioners, and the accompanying poems provide a deeper understanding of the spiritual and physical aspects of the practice. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who seeks to deepen their knowledge and practice of Ashtanga yoga, and it will undoubtedly inspire and motivate practitioners for years to come.

Weight: 1538g
Dimension: 217 x 268 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781453674