Alan Bradbury - Starting yoga: a practical foundation guide for men and women
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I met Alan five years ago, having tested two other different yoga classes. I finally decided to stay with him. What was it that made me stay? On reflection, this decision was facilitated by several factors.
Firstly, I felt attracted by his approach, which combined small talks and debates about principles of yoga philosophy with a substantial demonstration and deepening through a gradually planned series of yoga postures. There it was, a man in his sixties modelling his preach. Secondly, a mixture of sense of humour and laissez-fair encouragement that was all the time respectful of the students needs and limitations. Thirdly, despite yoga being a traditional male ancient activity, nowadays it seemed to be dominated by women. This sometimes could be slightly overpowering for shy men like me. To my glad surprise, his classes had that comfortable touch that related to men and women students of all ages.
Finally, I found that after a hectic and often stressful and professional day at work as a consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist in the NHS, I experienced while walking back home after his class some enjoyable aliveness in my body coupled with a resting awareness.
Alan is a family man originally from Manchester. His background includes lecturing in orthodontics at Leeds University Dental Institute. Perhaps this explains his didactic skills and his fidelity to scientific principles. On the other hand, his humanistic approach stands out. Alan has relentlessly studied and practised yoga since 1973 and has developed an eclectic style. He has trained as a yoga teacher with The British Wheel of Yoga and has studied Iyengar Yoga with Kristal Clark in Leeds and at The Iyengar Institute of South London.
Foundation books usually fall into the trap of either simplifying messages too naively or putting people off unnecessarily through complex concepts or practice. His book is an achievement in the necessary balance of fitting the beginners needs for simplicity, clarity and guidance with the accessibility and loyalty to the traditional philosophical elements. Alan capitalizes on his innate communication skills through a mixture of narrative and pictures that are coherent and easy to follow and convey the fundamental principles in which Hatha Yoga is based. He is clearly not aiming or claiming to change peoples lives. But this book beautifully reproduces what in my personal experience I have consistently witnessed in his class: a subtle influence that improves quality of life. His book reflects his gentle and elegant style with his natural and infectious liking of people.
I welcome you to enjoy this book and allow yourself to test its teachings with real life practice.
Dr Alberto Albeniz
LMS, MRCPsych, Memb IGA
Stratford-upon-Avon
This book could not have been possible without the expertise, generosity, kindness and support of friends, relatives and colleagues who when asked to take part in this project readily gave their talents with energy and commitment.
I am indebted to my brother, Dr Vic Bradbury, who so adeptly and patiently produced the photographs which brought the text to life. I should also like to thank Katherine Sanders for the lovely additional photographs taken outdoors. I express my gratitude to my two dedicated models Stephanie Bradbury and Paul Walton who willingly and enthusiastically gave their time and skill during the long photo shoot.
I could not have managed without the technical support of Ben White. Not only is he a kind and generous being, he is a clever computer scientist. His contribution has been invaluable.
My heartfelt thanks are offered to Allan Oakman, my first yoga teacher, the man who kindled my interest in yoga in the 1970s and whose spirit and enthusiasm remain with me to date. Thanks also to Kristal Clark my Iyengar teacher in Leeds. She kept my fire alight and guided me along the path with such skill and dedication. To Yoga Masters BKS Iyengar and Godfrey Devereux I am eternally thankful. They have continually aroused my passion for yoga through their inspiring books so full of wisdom and expertise. And not least, I am indebted to the support of my students who have been a continual source of inspiration, making my journey at all times enjoyable and worthwhile.
I was indeed fortunate to make contact with The Crowood Press, whose staff have been a tower of help and support. I thank them sincerely for all their expertise in making the publication of my book a reality.
Finally, I offer my deepest appreciation and love to my wife Josephine. She is the one who has kept my spirit alive during the writing of this book. Her encouragement, practical advice, constant faith, wisdom, emotional support and not least sense of humour have been a never-failing source of strength and to her I dedicate this book.
This book is based on the teachings of my Foundation Course in yoga, which is aimed at complete beginners and also those who may have dabbled with yoga in the past and wish to rekindle their interest. My aim is to make it simple and accessible whilst at the same time giving full service to the fundamental principles.
The intention is to get you started on the path of yoga and to spark your interest in what is a vast subject with a long and fascinating history and which has become very popular worldwide. I hope it will give you, as it did me, the opportunity to experience some of the wonderful benefits that yoga can provide. I became hooked on yoga in the 1970s when I joined a local authority evening class and had the good fortune to meet a wonderful yoga teacher, Allan Oakman, whose enthusiasm and spirit remain with me to the present day. Since then I have practised yoga almost every day and over the years have had the opportunities to meet and work with some excellent yoga teachers; my students have also been a continual source of joy. It is something I can wholeheartedly recommend.
Yoga is the oldest form of mind and body fitness. Originating in India thousands of years ago, it is now accepted worldwide as a recognized system of mental and physical training. The word yoga means union and as such can be interpreted as the joining together of mind, body and spirit. Yoga is essentially about balance. The world is rapidly changing and life can be challenging in our technological age. To remain steady and focused in the midst of the whirlpool of life is becoming increasingly difficult and yoga offers a way of coping. Being fit and healthy in body and mind gives the opportunity for greater contentment so that we can enjoy a full life in all its complexity.
Whilst it is easy to become complacent, settling for what we have and refusing to budge from our habits and conditioned ways, it can be exciting to take on a new challenge. What is best for most of us is finding the right balance in life. And in a way this sums up the process of yoga: it is about finding balance, satisfying our fundamental need to feel safe and secure, yet at the same time being prepared to venture beyond our comfort zones and feel free. There are various reasons why we are drawn to yoga. It may be that we simply want to get fit or fitter. We may want to reduce our stress level, sleep better, or tackle a weight problem. We may be encouraged to take up yoga by a friend or partner. Whatever our motive we all want to feel good about ourselves. Yoga is for everyone, regardless of age or level of fitness, offering a way of finding our potential and ultimately of knowing who we are. This route to self-realization is not about competition, or success or failure, but about wanting to experience life to the full with all its ups and downs, highs and lows.
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