THE BOOK: 21 Things to Know Before Starting an Ashtanga Yoga Practice


Welcome to the Launching of my book:


The daily practice of Ashtanga yoga has changed my life for the better in very real ways:

1- It has made me physically, mentally and emotionally healthier.

2- It restored my body to its original blue print, and in the process I released 30 pounds. I also learned to love my body.

3- It helped me stop all energy leaking and re-directed my creativity to the kind of work I love.

4- It gave me clarity and discernment, a grounding platform, and a discipline.

5- It gave me the poise, self confidence and elegance which helped me find real, committed, true love.

6- It provided support during the biggest financial crisis of my life.

7- It launched me into a world of adventure which brought me to India and Thailand.

Through Ashtanga Yoga I have become a much healthier and happier person all around, and this is something I wish on everyone! 

When I first came into the practice I felt confused and intimidated, I wanted to have a talk with someone who knew the inside ropes, and who could guide and encourage me. 

I found many great books/DVDs  (all listed in the Resources section of the book) with great pictures and practice explanations which were great when it was time to get on the mat, but I wanted a little more, I wanted to know how: much would my life change? how soon? what exact benefits would it bring? what did the "all" in "do your practice and all is coming", that Sri K. Pattabhi Jois said, meant.  

That is how the book was born. 


It came to be to answer these questions. It is intended as a conversation, a resource and a guide that answers questions anyone coming into an incredibly solid practice like Ashtanga Yoga might have, with real-world, down-to-earth answers, and personal accounts that come from my experiences.

If you are just getting started with Ashtanga Yoga this book is for you! And I would love to hear back your thoughts, see if you have more questions, or if you simply want to say hello and share the adventure of your journey as you take your first deep and loud breath on the mat.

If you are a seasoned practitioner or senior teacher then you are also welcome to join in the conversation.  I would love to hear your thoughts, ideas, opinions, and also connect and say hello.  

May the practice of Ashtanga yoga which has brought so many benefits and peace into my life do the same for everyone that finds an attraction to it!

The book has just appeared in Amazon in paper-back format, I am waiting for the kindle version (which takes a few weeks to get converted). The good news is that in electronic form it will only cost 0.99 cents. 

However, 

as a reader of this blog you:

 GET A FREE PDF COPY 

[baticlau@gmail.com]


Note: Give me between 2 minutes and 12 hours to respond.  I may be sweating on the mat, meditating or doing some other yoga thing ;-)


You can see the video promotion of it in my Amazon Author Page.


I hope you like it!


25 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Congratulations :) that's a feat! Will email:p

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  2. ClaudiaMay 23, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Thank you Yoginicory, I am very happy :-)

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  3. KrishnaMay 23, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Congrats Claudia on your new book . All the best in your future projects .

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  4. ClaudiaMay 23, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Thanks Krishna!

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  5. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Congrats on this! How exciting! I would love a copy!

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  6. ClaudiaMay 23, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Thanks Nourish, e-mail me for a copy :-)

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  7. ArturoMay 23, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Felicidades, Claudia, ahora te envio mi email.
    Arturo

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  8. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    YOU DID IT!!! Going to go get my copy. About time! :-)

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  9. ClaudiaMay 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Arturo, gracias! think I just saw the email and just coming back from the Ramaswami course and going through the list, I hope you like it.

    Sreneflavor, yes, I remember you telling me to, felt like pure encouragement to me! :-)

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  10. yogaseedMay 23, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    This is my third attempt to comment - I got interrupted every other time...anyway... I feel so fortunate to have come across your blog. And it was by circumstance which makes it so random, yet not random at all. In any case, I think this could not come at a better time for me...so I am very grateful. I will get your book one way or another. Congratulations! This is very cool.

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  11. ClaudiaMay 23, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Yogaseed, I hear you, I get so upset when that happens!!! THANK YOU for your kind words, email me if you would like a free PDF :-)

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  12. YoginiMay 23, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Your own book! Congrats Claudia! This is so awesome! I can't wait to read it!!

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  13. ClaudiaMay 24, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Thank you YYogini, I am excited to share! yes! I am happy you want to read it, think I just emailed you the copy, enjoy!

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  14. GrimmlyMay 24, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Was reading it on the plane back last night Claudia, charming book, nice job reworking and developing some of your classic posts. So THAT was the project you kept referring to : )

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  15. ClaudiaMay 24, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Hi G, yes that was the project :-) thank you.

    Just said hello to Ramaswami for you today

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  16. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    congrats! will e-mail you for a copy :)

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  17. ClaudiaMay 25, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Thank you Carol, I just sent it :-)

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  18. KarinMay 25, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Congrats Claudia..can't wait to get my copy..:)
    Namaste.

    Love & light,
    Karin

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  19. ClaudiaMay 26, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Karin I think I just emailed it to you, I appreciate your words! :-)

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  20. GrimmlyMay 29, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Just ordered you book, forgot that I can order direct from the US Amazon now ( not showing up in the UK). Started reading it in Pdf ( thanks for that) but be nicer to read it as a proper book though. Excited about it but have to wait a week to ten days for it to arrive : (

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  21. ClaudiaMay 30, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Grimmly, thanks for the vote of confidence, honored you bought the paper back :-) I feel like a real author now ! ;-)

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  22. GrimmlyMay 30, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    My mistake Claudia it is showing up in Amazon UK now but not from Amazon direct from somebody else who's charging around $30 : )

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  23. ClaudiaMay 31, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Grimmly, thanks for pointing that out! grrrr.... Aparently I cannot do much about that as they are independent bookstores, I hope the kindle version comes up soon and that people get it for free here!!!

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  24. JS Grame-Smith June 1, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    To learn yoga is not easy but after getting grip,you will become an expert yogi.
    -yoga austin

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  25. ClaudiaJune 1, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Very true John, it might take a lifetime just to get the mind to focus on an object, and that is only limb #6

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