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The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Heart of Yoga

by T.K.V. Desikachar

Desikachar on his father Krishnamacharya's approach: yoga adapted to the individual, breath-led practice, the Yoga Sutras. Humane and foundational for viniyoga.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Adapt the practice to the person.
  2. Breath leads movement.
  3. Yoga is relationship.

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Yoga for the individual.

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