Yoga of the Subtle Body: A Guide to the Physical and Energetic Anatomy of Yoga
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With his expert teachings, philosophical insights, and pragmatic imagery, world-class yoga instructor Tias Little turns the anatomy of the physical body into a tool for navigating the subtle body If you spend considerable time doing yoga, you begin to see that it is about much more than just the body—the practice of yoga in fact reveals that the body is in no way separate from the psychospiritual forces that animate it. Here, Tias Little provides a way to understand these forces as they relate to an integrated yoga of body, mind, and spirit. He unites somatic concepts and wisdom teachings in this practical guide to the anatomy of the physical, mental, emotional, and subtle (or energetic) body. Little is a master teacher who offers us a guided tour of the body’s structure and physical anatomy, then uses this new structural awareness as the basis for exploring the subtle body. In a meaningful and pragmatic way, the book maps the connection between the body and the rich symbolism that pervades the yogic imagination, including the chakras, nadis, and koshas. Further, Little offers readers clear, insightful yoga, pranayama, and meditation exercises that apply these body-mind principles. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon/Goodreads-style reader feedback is broadly positive for Yoga of the Subtle Body, with many readers praising it as dense, insightful, and unusually comprehensive for serious yoga study. Some reviewers say it is one of the best yoga books they have read, while others note that it is more of a deep reference work than a casual read.
On Goodreads, readers frequently describe the book as smart, thoughtful, and rich in detail, but also a bit hard to read straight through; a few mention that it is best used for specific topics rather than cover-to-cover reading. Some readers also mention navigation issues in ebook versions and wish for more images or clearer practice illustrations.
Blog reviews describe the book as a serious, in-depth guide that weaves anatomy, psychology, pranayama, meditation, and subtle-energy concepts together. Reviewers on yoga-focused sites highlight its usefulness for practitioners who want a more intellectual and expansive view of yoga beyond postures.
Search results also surfaced YouTube videos that appear to discuss or feature Tias Little and this book, including interview-style content and a session explicitly tied to Yoga of the Subtle Body.
- Readers praise its depth and originality.
- Several reviews call it dense but rewarding.
- Common criticism: not ideal as light or linear reading.
- Yoga blogs frame it as a strong reference for advanced practitioners.
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| Topic | Yoga |
Product Details
| ASIN | 1611801028 |
| Publisher | Shambhala |
| Publication date | May 17, 2016 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781611801026 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1611801026 |
| Item Weight | 1.25 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.01 x 0.79 x 9.02 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #62,287 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #46 in Tai Chi & Qi Gong #62 in Yoga (Books) #66 in Energy Healing (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (496) |
