{"product_id":"wild-asana-isbn-9781623178079","title":"Wild Asana","description":"\u003cb\u003eEver wonder about the dog in Downward Dog or the pigeon in Kapota? Rewild your yoga practice by connecting to the animals behind the asanas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor nature-loving yogis and readers of \u003ci\u003eWorld of Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYoga Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Downward Dog to Cobra, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWild Asana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn illustrated chapters on asanas like \u003ci\u003eTittibhasana\u003c\/i\u003e (Firefly), \u003ci\u003eGarudasana\u003c\/i\u003e (Eagle), \u003ci\u003eBidalasana\u003c\/i\u003e (Cat), and \u003ci\u003eUstrasana\u003c\/i\u003e (Camel), Zak invites you to bring the deep nature of animals into breath and movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll learn to: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespect the monkey in “monkey mind” to honor—not tame—your own wildness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFly like an eagle to move from imprisonment to liberation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbody a pigeon’s stillness and nonattachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImbue your practice with the agility, flexibility, and fierce commitment of a cat \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate asana variations, mudras, and meditations inspired by animal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice lovingkindness meditations that include the more-than-human world \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWild Asana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical and accessible guide to becoming animal on your yoga mat.\"\u003ci\u003eWild Asana\u003c\/i\u003e is inviting, imaginative, and restoring, reestablishing our ancient connection with all of life in an original, welcoming, freeing way. A great way to celebrate and honor our bodies and our world!\"\u003cbr\u003e—Sy Montgomery, author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Good Creature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With every page, I felt \u003ci\u003eWild Asana\u003c\/i\u003e attuning me to the living connection between the yoga postures I love, the animals they honor, and the heart of humanity. In her paean to the interdependence of the human spirit and the natural world, Alison Zak flows effortlessly between science, poetry, myth, and memoir—reminding us that true yogis are both naturalists and mystics.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Anne Cushman, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mama Sutra\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMoving into Meditation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Equal parts scientific, scholarly, and spiritual, \u003ci\u003eWild Asana\u003c\/i\u003e brings us closer to both our divine and animal natures, lovingly detailing their interdependence, and the ways in which the ancient art of yoga intertwines with our humanity.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Sarah C. Beasley, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eKindness for All Creatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWild Asana\u003c\/i\u003e teaches us how to live and learn from and with each other in order to bring about balance both within and without.... Combining insightful stories and practical methods, this book is perfect for beginners and experienced yoginis alike.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Cassie Premo Steele, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eEarth Joy Writing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e...\u003c\/i\u003ea song for the spirit...told in a way that makes yoga and deep connection accessible for all of us. The world needs this book now.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Beth Allgood, president of OneNature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...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.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT 500, author of \u003ci\u003eEveryday Yoga\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] beautiful invitation to seek the wisdom and the power that our 'more-than-human' relatives have to share and own what is truly Yoga.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Micah Mortali, author of \u003ci\u003eRewilding\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e—David Mizejewski, naturalist and TV host, National Wildlife Federation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mix one part lore, one part science, a draught of personal essay, and a dash of yoga, then stir in a bit of mysticism. The result is \u003ci\u003eWild Asana\u003c\/i\u003e, a delightful concoction that will help you breathe into the magic and mystery of the natural world.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Maia Toll, award-winning author of the \u003ci\u003eWild Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e...\u003c\/i\u003ea deeply compassionate and playful exploration of how we are still animal and connected to other species in the animal kingdom through asana and nature.... Beautifully written and thoughtfully designed, this book is a warm and bright companion on the journey back to your wild nature.”\u003cbr\u003e—Eila Kundrie Carrico, author of\u003ci\u003e The Other Side of the River\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Zak elegantly weaves together personal experience and reflection and scientific research to illustrate how yoga constitutes a pathway through which we can realize our connections with other animals, or 'beyond-human beings.'\"\u003cbr\u003e—Dr. Erin P. Riley, professor of anthropology at San Diego State UniversityALISON 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.","brand":"North Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302705877221,"sku":"NP9781623178079","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781623178079.jpg?v=1767744306","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/wild-asana-isbn-9781623178079","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}