Asana Actions and Verbal Cues for Ashtanga Yoga

This book is a practical, one-of-a-kind resource for students and teachers of Ashtanga Yoga's Intermediate Series. For every posture, you'll find a clear photograph and a concise, potent list of verbal cues and physical actions.

Each entry breaks down the core of the pose-what to do with your legs, arms, spine, breath, and attention. You'll learn how to ground, extend, spiral, and seal energy, using simple, direct commands like:

"Shift forward, squat fully, and ground your feet.""Press your front arm against the outer leg and brace your legs in a play of opposites.""Awaken your center and send new vitality to the farthest reaches of your inner world."The cues go far beyond physical alignment. You'll find breathing instructions, energetic maps, and spiritual prompts that guide you toward internal awareness, meditation, and deeper presence in each asana.

Whether you're a teacher looking for precise, effective language to guide your students-or a student wanting to feel what each pose is really about-this book offers the essence of every shape. It helps you stay safe, build strength and flexibility, and tap into the transformative power of the Intermediate Series.

Use this book as a daily reference or a long-term study companion. There's no other resource like it-practical, poetic, and full of usable insights that bring the practice alive from the inside out.