Vanda Scaravelli, legendary yoga teacher, developed an approach to yoga
which is quite unlike any other being taught today. Her book, Awakening
the Spine, exposes the subtle nature of this radical practice. It
inspires through its philosophy and images, but does not go into detail
when describing the practice of asana.
Notes on Yoga: The Legacy of Vanda Scaravelli is written and compiled by
Diane Long and Sophy Hoare. Diane was the first of Vanda's regular
students and remained so until Vanda's death in 1999. Sophy began
working with Vanda during the period when she was writing Awakening the
Spine.
In Notes on Yoga: The Legacy of Vanda Scaravelli, they share their
experiences and memories of being taught by Vanda and offer instructive
advice for practising asana, challenging many preconceptions about yoga.
Diane and Sophy have been teachers for many years. In this book they
provide a direct and illuminating insight into their work and practice.
Written from the perspective of both student and teacher, it is a unique
and indispensable guide for anyone interested in this approach to yoga.