YOGANANTH ANDIAPPAN- Yoga from the heart

Hong Kong, August 3, 2007 – Yoga from the heart Press Luncheon held at the Tandoor Indian Restaurant on May 31st, 2007 between 12:30 to 14:30.

Yogananth Andiappan is pleased to announce the launch of his first coffee table book Yoga from the heart with a press luncheon in the Tandoor Indian Restaurant followed by Photo Exhibition at Fringe Gallery , of Stunning, beautifully photographed images of yoga asanas (postures) from Yogananth Andiappan’s coffee-table book “Yoga from the Heart”

Date: From: Friday, August 03, 2007 - to Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Venue: Fringe Gallery, No. 2. Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong.

There will be a photo exhibition of selected images from the book which will be for sale. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Children's Cancer Foundation.

The book is a collection of four hundred beautifully taken extraordinary asanas chosen from a few thousand, many of which have never been photographed before. Indeed it is the first and only Yoga book featuring the most number of postures and languages in the one book.

“Today, yoga is known predominantly as a philosophy, a form of exercise or something trendy to do, but few know that yoga is an art. I would like to quote Sri B.K.S. Iyengar who once said, “Only the art can express the art itself, not the words”.

This book, Yoga from the heart is an expression of my dedication, devotion, experience and knowledge through my own practice of this great art.

About the book, Yoga from the heart

Even though Yoga is now more popular than ever, many people do not recognize it as an art form. Yogananth Andiappan, who from the age of two started learning Yoga “from the heart,” is a living manifestation of this art form. After more than two decades of practice, he has a deep understanding of his body and yoga itself. The strength, stability, body alignment and symmetry in appearance, as well as the gracefulness of the postures themselves, can only be expressed by a dedicated practitioner like him. The book is a collection of four hundred beautifully taken extraordinary asanas (postures) chosen from a few thousand, many of which have never been photographed before. The book will offer an inspiration to all Yoga lovers as well as art lovers alike.

The book is in black hard cover with de-boss and black foil stamping on the front and side. It is A3 in size and comes with a jacket cover in 5C with copper foil stamping. The book, “Yoga from the heart” works with the seven chakras in the body which are energy centers. When awakened, these energy centers enable free flow of energy which heighten one’s awareness and experience of life.

The book is divided into twelve sections with Vellum transparent paper with images of the seven chakras and nature’s illustrations and black metallic end paper on the front and back.

Never before has any yoga book been produced in such quality and details. Beyond its design and quality, this book contains the most number of postures with names translated to six languages (Sanskrit translated to English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Tamil and Hindi). This book is a useful reference book on yoga postures as well.

About Yogananth Andiappan

Yogananth Andiappan was born to India's renowned and respected Yoga Guru Dr. Asana Andiappan, who explored the therapeutic benefits of Asanas on a scientific level, based on the classical text of Thirumoolar's Thirumandiram. He started learning yoga under the watchful eye of his Father and Guru at the tender age of two.

Yogananth is extremely well qualified, having received two diplomas (Yoga and Naturopathy, Yogic Science and Education), a Bachelor in Yoga and Naturopathy as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma from Dr. MGR University in Chennai, India. Yogananth's achievements do not stop here as he is currently in the process of completing his Ph.D. thesis, as well as publishing a book of 3,000 yoga asanas, which has never been published before.

His dedication to the practice of yoga has earned him many State, National and International Titles in yoga Championships. He has also conducted numerous workshops and demonstrations all over the world in countries such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and France.
He has written a book “Yoga for students’ health” and is an editor of the monthly yoga magazine “ASANA”.

His passion and mission in life is to spread the benefits of yoga to all those who are interested and open to its philosophy. In addition, he wishes to continue his research on the countless asanas and their benefits.