The Power of Practice

The Power of Practice showcases the pioneering achievements of renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99) and how both disciplines transformed his life and practice. Menuhin''s contributions as a performer teacher and humanitarian are celebrated around the world. Less well known however is Menuhin''s devotion to the practice of yoga and his close friendship with the renowned yogi B. K. S. Iyengar (1918–2014) whose guidance profoundly influenced Menuhin as both a musician and a philanthropist. Menuhin applied his understanding of Iyengar''s teachings to his philosophy of musical practice creating new ways to approach the teaching of violin technique. He also took broader lessons from yoga to inform his approach to interacting with the larger world as a cultural ambassador and influential artist. Through the lens of the life and work of the celebrated violinist and devoted yogi this book uncovers deep connections between music and yoga. It shows how the practice of both disciplines can profoundly transform our world into a better place.This book is freely available in an open access edition thanks to TOME (Towardan Open Monograph Ecosystem)—a collaboration of the Association of AmericanUniversities the Association of University Presses and the Association of ResearchLibraries—and the generous support of Emory University and the Andrew W. MellonFoundation. Learn more at the TOME website available at: openmonographs.org. Amanifold version of this title can be accessed here: //manifold.ecds.emory.edu/projects/the-power-of-practice/. It can also be found in the SUNY Open Access Repository at hdl.handle/20.500.12648/13974.