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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.
You’ll learn to:
-Respect the monkey in “monkey mind” to honor—not tame—your own wildness
-Fly like an eagle to move from imprisonment to liberation
-Embody a pigeon’s 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 more-than-human 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 you’re an animal lover, a first-time yoga student, or an experienced practitioner, Wild Asana is a practical and accessible guide to becoming animal on your yoga mat.
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"...unique and thoughtful...Alison Zak muses beautifully on the connections between humans, animals, and the planet—all through the lens of yoga.... a worthy addition to any thinker's library."
—Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT 500, author of Everyday Yoga
"As a naturalist and wildlife conservationist who's always been curious about yoga, Zak's book offered me the perfect entry point to delve into the practice through my love of animals and commitment to conservation."
—David Mizejewski, naturalist and TV host, National Wildlife Federation
Author Biography
ALISON ZAK is an author, yoga teacher, anthropologist, and animal. She lives in northern Virginia with her husband Vishu, Meeko the dog, and Monkey the adopted budgie. In addition to her writing and spiritual practices, Zak runs the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund and regrets that there is no yoga pose named after the incredible ecosystem engineer, the beaver. Learn more about her at www.alisonzak.com and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @animal_asana.
North Atlantic Books
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- Publisher North Atlantic Books
- Publication Date June 2023
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781623178079
- Publication Country or regionUnited States
- FormatPaperback
- Pages256
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Copyright Year2023
- Dimensions6x9 inches
- IllustrationBW illustrations throughout
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