Unleash Your Wild Side: How Yoga and Animals Can Transform Your Practice

Ever wonder about the inspiration behind popular yoga poses like Downward Dog or Kapota? By connecting with the animals that inspire these asanas, you can rewild your yoga practice and deepen your connection with nature.

A Journey Through the Animal Kingdom

As a nature-loving yogi, you’ll love Wild Asana, a unique guide that explores the fascinating connections between yoga, animals, and the natural world. Written by environmental educator and yoga instructor Alison Zak, this insightful book draws on wildlife science, anthropology, Hindu mythology, Eastern philosophy, and personal stories to create a truly immersive experience.

Through beautifully illustrated chapters, Zak invites you to embody the characteristics of various animals, from the agility of a cat to the fierce commitment of a pigeon. You’ll discover how to:

• Respect the monkey in monkey mind to honor, not tame, your own wildness
• Fly like an eagle to move from imprisonment to liberation
• Embody a pigeon’s stillness and nonattachment
• Incorporate asana variations, mudras, and meditations inspired by animal nature
• Practice lovingkindness meditations that include the more-than-human world

With Wild Asana, you’ll embark on a transformative journey that will deepen and enliven your yoga practice. Whether you’re an animal lover, a beginner, or an experienced practitioner, this practical and accessible guide will help you become one with your yoga mat and the natural world.

About the Author

Alison Zak is an environmental educator and yoga instructor with a passion for exploring the connections between humans, animals, and the natural world. Her unique approach to yoga combines wildlife science, anthropology, Hindu mythology, Eastern philosophy, and personal stories to create a truly immersive experience.

Published by North Atlantic Books, Wild Asana is available in English and features gorgeous original illustrations, profound insight into animal wisdom, and the humor and perspective of lived experience.