Pranayama Lost in Translation

From the Hatha Verses to Practice

Angela Andrea Ashwin

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
21 July 2025

Oriental & Indian philosophy; Complementary therapies, healing & health; Chakras, auras & spiritual energy

We seem to have forgotten what Yoga is and where it comes from.

In a way, we stole Yoga from India and pretended it was ours.

In the West, Yoga is perceived merely as a physical practice centred on movement and breathing. But Yoga is an ancient tradition passed down through verses from generation to generation. By studying the ancient verses, you will bring together the physical and philosophical practice of Yoga and experience its true meaning.

The result of decades of pranayama practice, teaching and researching classical Indian scriptures, Pranayama Lost in Translation aims to revive the original meaning of pranayama in the West. With reference to the original scriptures, this book will explain Yoga terminology and offer practical instructions for those wishing to go deeper on their pranayama journey.

By: Angela Andrea Ashwin
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781805017349
ISBN 10: 1805017349
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 21 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Angela Andrea Ashwin is a yoga teacher and teacher trainer. She is a Diploma Course Tutor for the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) and is known as an expert in interpretation and teaching of the original and authentic Yoga message. She holds a degree in Theology which gave her the skill of ancient text analysis. She studied Buddhist meditation, holds a GCSE in Sanskrit and engages in further Sanskrit language and literature learning. She is the owner of the Gift of India Yoga School, and lives in Devon.

Reviews for Pranayama Lost in Translation: From the Hatha Verses to Practice

Based on the author's extensive personal experience as well as her reading of traditional yoga texts, this book expounds a vision of pranayama as an emphatically spiritual practice. -- Dr Mikel Burley, Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy, University of Leeds