Vital Yoga: A Sourcebook for Students and Teachers

As any yoga student or teacher knows, there’s more to yoga than Downward Dog. Meta Chaya Hirschl’s immersive guide offers a complete vision of yoga, from its historical and spiritual roots to modern practice. Whether you are a novice yogi or an experienced instructor, Vital Yoga will help you unlock yoga’s full potential—and your own.   Focusing on the traditional eight limbs of yoga, Hirschl covers a wide range of essential topics in three sections: Before the Mat, On the Mat, and Into the World. In Before the Mat, you’ll learn about the history and philosophy of yoga, with fresh insights into:• Fundamental texts like the Bhagavad Gita• The role of vibration in yogic practice• Mantras for everything from health to job huntingIn On the Mat, you’ll find practical instructions for every aspect of yoga, including:• Breathing consciously to guide your vital energies• Meditating to master and heighten your senses• Posing with intention, strength, and balance    And finally, you’ll go Into