Intelligent Yoga

Listening to the Body’s Innate Wisdom

by Peter Blackaby

In Intelligent Yoga, Peter Blackaby describes his humanistic approach to yoga, firmly rooted in the here and now and underpinned by scientific research. In this second edition, he seeks to distance himself further from the biomechanical view of the body, revealing instead his more integrative perspective, focused on the neurological basis for movement and on the relationships between things. Rather than approaching yoga as an exercise system, it is seen here as a tool for self-exploration.

By paying attention to our bodily responses, we are more able to react appropriately and are less likely to meet discomfort and pain in life. As we become better at this, life slowly takes an easier turn. We learn to act usefully, and sooner rather than later. We age more gracefully, and we adapt to change with less rancor.

With fully revised theory chapters, a new chapter on chronic pain - based on the latest fascinating research - and completely re-designed practice sections, Intelligent Yoga: Listening to the Body's Innate Wisdom is a must for all teachers and students of yoga, and anyone with an interest in the human body. Peter Blackaby is an internationally known yoga teacher based in Brighton, UK, where he runs Unit 4 Yoga & Natural Health Centre.

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About the Author

Peter Blackaby

Peter Blackaby is an internationally known yoga teacher based in Brighton, UK, where he runs Unit 4 Yoga & Natural Health Centre. He has been practising yoga since 1978 and teaching since 1986 â€“ first in the Iyengar tradition and then following a sensory approach pioneered by Vanda Scaravelli. He studied osteopathy at the College of Osteopaths from 1987â€“1993, qualifying in 1994. From 1995 to 2002 he ran three two-year teacher training courses, first with John Stirk and Sophy Hoare, and then for the British Wheel of Yoga.

Peter has continued to run courses for teachers, developing his humanistic, systems-based approach over the past fifteen years. He teaches functional anatomy on the London Yoga Teacher Training Group (LYTTG) course and at the Esther Myers Yoga Studio in Toronto, Canada. www.peteblackaby.co.uk