Quantum Yoga: Creating Your Ideal Practice from an Ocean of Possibilities

The system in Londoner Lara Baumann's Quantum Yoga allows yogis to tailor a practice ideally suited to nurture their "unique state of perfection."

By Jeremy Lehrer

Quantum Yoga: Creating Your Ideal Practice from an Ocean of Possibilities, by Lara Baumann. Mandala Publishing.

Incorporating ayurveda">Ayurvedic theory into her approach, Baumann believes that by understanding your dominant dosha (constitutional element)—vat, pitta, kapha, or some combination thereof—you can determine the asanas, pPranayamas, and other regimens that are most conducive to your well-being. Finding a kinship between yoga philosophy and quantum physics, Baumann focuses on prana (life force), consciousness, and the transcendent goal of yoga.

With charm and eloquence, she offers insights on alignment, adjustments, the metaphysical significance of asanas, sequencing, bandpass (locks), pranayama, and yoga philosophy that are helpful for students as well as teachers. Photographs of poses and sequences are included in each chapter, and on the accompanying DVD, Baumann leads asana practices to balance the doshas.