Synopses & Reviews
Shakespeares Yoga applies some of the Bards most famous quotes and passages to yoga practice. With insights from her involvement in Shakespearean theater and 20 years as a yoga practitioner, studio owner, and yoga teacher trainer, Claire Szabo-Cassella parallels Shakespeares inherent spiritual wisdom to the Yamas, the five core yogic concepts in the art of right living.
Like Hamlet, asking ourselves the big questions comes naturally when given the inspiration, time, and space to do so. These same enquiries arise during our yoga practice: Who is breathing me? Where does the energy moving my body come from? Where do the images in my mind come from and go to? Shakespeares insights radically raise our consciousness and our ability to heal ourselves.
Perfect for anyone wanting deeper self-growth with yogic insights from the literary master on the human condition. Yoga students, plus Shakespearean actors, theatergoers, and instructors find renewal and fresh ideas.
Shakespeares yogic teachings change your life. What we do once the stage clears and we roll up our mats can transform what would be merely a physical and mental exercise” into a catalyst for change. Shakespeares Yoga is a companion for the journey.
Synopsis
Shakespeare's Yoga applies some of the Bard's most famous quotes and passages to yoga practice--on and off the mat. With down-to-earth insights from her involvement in Shakespearean theatre and twenty years as a yoga practitioner, studio owner, and yoga teacher trainer, Claire Szabo-Cassella parallels Shakespeare's inherent spiritual wisdom to the yamas, the five core yogic concepts in the art of right living. As a result, you realize "all the world's a stage" for yoga practice. Like Hamlet, asking ourselves the big questions--Who's there? What if? Who am I? To be or not to be?--comes naturally when given the inspiration, time and space to do so. These same enquiries and more arise during our yoga practice: Who is breathing me? Where does the energy moving my body come from? Where do the images in my mind come from and go to? It is the answers to these questions that Shakespeare's enlightened insights radically shift within us, raising our consciousness and our ability to heal ourselves, and our world.
About the Author
Claire Szabo-Cassella is the co-founder of Hot Yoga of New Zealand and its teacher training program. She contributes diverse articles on yoga to
Australian Yoga Life magazine. She fell in love with Shakespeares plays during her three summers (1985-1987) at Shakespeare at Winedale (Texas). She lives in Portland, OR.