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This groundbreaking guide to Ashtanga yoga, by two of the world's leading teachers, Manju Jois and Greg Tebb, is the only book on yoga you'll ever need. The Ashtanga system, which is in the Hatha yoga tradition, was passed down by Sri T. Krishnamacharya and is now practiced by thousands of people around the world. Traditionally in Ashtanga, there are three main sequences of postures: Primary (Yoga Chikitsa), Intermediate (Nadi Sodhana), and Advanced Series (Sthira Bhaga). The traditional system of Ashtanga is based on Patanjali's philosophy of ""eight limbs"" of yoga. Students practice a sequence of poses linked with Vinyasa (breath movement) using Ujjayi Pranayama (deep rhythmic breathing), Bandha (muscular and energetic locks), and Drishti (meditative gaze points). This system has often been misunderstood in the west as it has been taught as a powerful form of exercise with little emphasis on the therapeutic benefits. Finally, two of the world's leading Ashtanga teachers team up to demystify the practice and its teachings, bringing to light the role of yoga in long-term health, the benefits of each pose as well as illustrating safe adjustments for poses in each series.

Manju Jois has been teaching yoga for over 60 years. His teaching tour spans 22 countries and 21 states in the US. He offers workshops, teacher trainings and intensive week-long classes. He incorporates pranayama and vedic chanting in his classes, which are integral to the Ashtanga yoga practice. Manju's intention is to teach in the way of the Ancient tradition and bring the many benefits of yoga to his students. He hopes to bring "better concentration and understanding" of Ashtanga Yoga to his students in a world full of distractions by guiding them to "Unite with Oneself." — Visit his website at manjujois.com.

Greg Tebb first discovered Ashtanga yoga in 1986 as a teenager in Queensland, Australia. Before teaching yoga, he was a professional dancer studying at the Queensland Institute of Technology (QUT). After earning his bachelor's degree in dance, he began teaching yoga. Greg began studying extensively with Manju Jois in 2005. Greg is the author of two training manuals with Manju: Manju Jois Ashtanga Yoga: Yoga and Chikitsa & Nadi Shodhana Yogasana, and (lowercase) Chikitsa Bhaga: Yoga Therapy. He lives with his wife Kathi and their son Josh. He continues to study anatomy, physiology, and Sanskrit. You can read more about Greg at his website — gregtebb.com.