The Asana Atlas: 84 Classical Poses with Sanskrit
84 printable pose cards in Devanāgarī and IAST, with the meaning of each name, steps, alignment, easier variations, precautions and the original verses of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Gheranda Samhita
Every pose has its card: the Sanskrit name and what it means, numbered steps, the key points of alignment, an easier variation and the cases where you should adapt or avoid it. The 33 postures described by the classical hatha texts come with their verse in our own translation, and each card tells you honestly whether the pose is classical or modern.
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PDF of 66 pages, readable on any phone, tablet or computer, printable in A4 or Letter.
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Inside the book
- Where the 84 asanas come from
- How to read a card
- Seated postures and meditation seats
- Standing postures
- Forward bends
- Backbends
- Twists
- Inversions
- Arm balances
- Relaxation postures
- The 84 postures on one page
- Sanskrit index
- Sources
Who it is for
- Practitioners who want the exact Sanskrit name and meaning of the poses they practise
- Teachers and teacher-training students who need a reliable reference, card by card
- Readers curious about what the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Gheranda Samhita really say about posture
- Beginners who want clear steps, easier variations and written precautions
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Before you buy
What exactly do I get?
A PDF you download right after payment; the link is also emailed to you. PDF of 66 pages, readable on any phone, tablet or computer, printable in A4 or Letter.
Can I read it on my phone?
Yes, on any phone, tablet or computer: PDF readers are built into iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows. Nothing to install, no account to create.
Can I print it?
Yes. The pages are A4 and print well on Letter paper too; keep it open on your mat.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. Write the recipient’s first name in the gift field before paying, or on your order page after payment: it is printed on the cover. You receive the PDF and simply forward the email.
Which language is it in?
This edition is in English. Yogide also publishes it in French.
What if something is wrong with my file?
Because the PDF is available at once, the right to cancel ends when the download starts (see our terms). If the file won’t open or doesn’t match its description, email administration@lacangel.fr: we fix it.
Is the Sanskrit translation yours?
Quotations of the ancient texts are either our own translations or public-domain editions, always named. We never copy a modern copyrighted translation.
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