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Ever wonder about the dog in Downward Dog or the pigeon in Kapota Rewild your yoga practice by connecting to the animals behind the asanas

For natureloving yogis and readers of World of Wonders and Yoga Mythology

From Downward Dog to Cobra Wild Asana invites you into an embodied exploration of the animals that inspire familiar yoga poses Drawing on wildlife science anthropology Hindu mythology Eastern philosophy and personal stories this insightful guide by environmental educator and yoga instructor Alison Zak explores the connections among our bodies our minds and the animals that inspire our practice

In illustrated chapters on asanas like Tittibhasana Firefly Garudasana Eagle Bidalasana Cat and Ustrasana Camel Zak invites you to bring the deep nature of animals into breath and movement

Youll learn to

• Respect the monkey in monkey mind to honornot tameyour own wildness
• Fly like an eagle to move from imprisonment to liberation
• Embody a pigeons stillness and nonattachment
• Imbue your practice with the agility flexibility and fierce commitment of a cat
• Incorporate asana variations mudras and meditations inspired by animal nature
• Practice lovingkindness meditations that include the morethanhuman world

With an encompassing ecological compassion gorgeous original illustrations profound insight into animal wisdom and the humor and perspective of lived experience Zak offers a path to deepen and enliven your practice Whether youre an animal lover a firsttime yoga student or an experienced practitioner Wild Asana is a practical and accessible guide to becoming animal on your yoga mat

From TI 9781623178079 TR