A journey through body, mind, and art — to discover that true performance arises from awareness and inner harmony. Lo yoga e l’arte della performance is both a practical and inspirational guide to transforming anxiety and self-criticism into creative energy.
Alessandra Talamo — violinist and teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga — shares the fruit of thirty years of research, offering tangible tools to face the stage (or any high-pressure moment) at one’s best, free from the paralyzing effects of performance anxiety.
Drawing on the ancient teachings of yoga — from Patanjali’s Eight Limbs to breathing, meditation, and body awareness techniques — the author proposes a concrete path to transform the mind: from scattered to focused, from self-sabotaging to supportive. The goal is to reach the flow — that state of grace in which performance becomes free, fluid, and powerful.
The book includes videos and audio tracks accessible via QR codes, allowing readers to experience the practices firsthand and explore a method that has already reshaped the stage experience for many musicians and performers.
With its engaging blend of reflections, autobiographical stories, and testimonials, this book becomes an invaluable companion not only for artists and musicians, but for anyone striving to give their best — from athletes to speakers, from actors to surgeons.
A book to read and to live, teaching how to turn performance into a moment of freedom, joy, and pure beauty.

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