Essential Yoga
Essential Yoga

Author: Olivia H. Miller

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2013-01-11

Total Pages: 555

ISBN-13: 1452125678

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“One of the simplest yet most comprehensive yoga books to be published in recent memory, Miller’s work could become a classic . . . appropriate for all levels.” —Publishers Weekly From the bestselling author of The Yoga Deck comes Essential Yoga—the only hatha yoga book to offer this many poses (over 100), this many illustrations (over 180), and this many suggested sequences (over 50). Focusing on the poses themselves, it provides clear, concise instructions and detailed illustrations for each. It also includes six classic moving meditations (such as Sun Salutation and Camel Vinyasa), ten beginner-to-advanced sessions, and 48 mini-sequences designed to build strength for specific activities or alleviate health problems. Essential Yoga combines physical poses (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayamas), and meditations (dhyanas) into a simple and complete reference guide for yoga practitioners of all levels. Along the way, author Olivia Miller provides guidance on proper technique and alignment; modifications for beginners or those with knee, neck, or back pain; suggestions for preventing injury; and ways to keep a regular practice interesting and active.

Essential Yoga Practice
Essential Yoga Practice

Author: MS E-Ryt 500 Flynn, Mona

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-08-31

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9781514626184

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Finally, a book that marries two ancient natural approaches to health: Yoga and essential oils (aromatic extracts from plants). This book provides a solid foundation of both yoga and essential oils for those just starting out in either practice, but also provides additional important insights and instruction for experienced individuals. For anyone seeking to experience synergistic wellness benefits by combining these two approaches, this book is a must. Mona Flynn, MS, RYT-500E, has drawn on her vast experience in the yoga, rehabilitation, and fitness industries to design six original sequences: Morning, Strengthening, Detox, Partner, Sleep Easy and Restorative Practice. Essential oils expert, Asti Atkinson, has layered in targeted use of pure, potent essential oils to heighten and enhance the experience. The sequences are user-friendly and may be accompanied with a DVD to guide you as smoothly and effectively as possible. You'll find yourself feeling more grounded and energized, less stressed and burdened, and ultimately more focused and self-aware. Whether your journey of self-discovery is just beginning or you are a seasoned student or teacher, this guide will lead you toward new levels of personal growth and wellness by combining yoga and essential oils. Yoga teachers and students can deepen their practice by exploring the benefits that pure essential oils can bring to the experience. Marrying these two ancient, natural practices provides synergistic wellness for the body, mind and spirit.

30 Essential Yoga Poses
30 Essential Yoga Poses

Author: Judith Hanson Lasater

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 495

ISBN-13: 1930485662

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A yoga teacher and student of B.K.S. Iyengar offers guidance on how to develop a yoga practice—from poses and sequencing to creating targeted routines for pain relief, relaxation, and more Judith Hanson Lasater draws on her wealth of yoga practice and teaching experience, as well as her training as a physical therapist, to present this comprehensive resource for beginning students and their teachers. Several pages are devoted to each of the yoga poses or asana, including photos and charts, introductory steps and variations, benefits, which props to use, and more. Teachers will find guidance on adjustments for beginners learning new poses as well as how to help students more fully realize the pose. Lasater also helps practitioners with notes on how to go inward and what to explore when holding each pose. You’ll also learn how to put poses together in sequences, and Lasater provides several to get you started. You’ll find quick sequences for busy days, for areas of tightness such as the lower back or the hamstrings, and even routines to remedy fatigue, or foster relaxation, or just for strength and balance. Sequences are presented with photographic charts for easy visual reference, as well as a “Mantra for Daily Practice". A glossary of anatomical terms and resources for further study are also included.

Essential Yoga
Essential Yoga

Author: Sarah Herrington

Publisher: Fair Winds Press (MA)

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1592335535

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The ultimate guide to yoga for busy people, Essential Yoga breaks down essential yoga skills into 48 poses across six one hour lessons.

Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics
Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics

Author: Mara Carrico

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1997-09-15

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780805045710

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Welcome to the world of yoga. Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics offers the first truly comprehensive introduction to the practice of this popular ancient healing art. Produced by a teacher of yoga for over 25 years and the editors of Yoga Journal, it offers all the inspiration and instruction you'll need to develop your own at-home yoga practice. Beginning with an exploration of the roots of yoga, the book goes on to describe a variety of hatha yoga styles-- Iyengar, Ashtanga, Kundalini, and others-- so you can choose the method that's appropriate for you. Featuring easy-to-follow instructions and 140 black-and-white photographs to illustrate the postures, Yoga Basics provides a thorough understanding not only of the mechanics of technique but of all the important elements that make yoga so much more than a fitness regime. In this unique book you'll find: * Tips on the use of the breath in yoga practice and breath awareness exercises * Guidelines for regular practice, including health and safety considerations * Dozens of illustrated postures-- standing, seated, supine, and prone-- with their benefits described * Sample Yoga routines that can be done in as little as 15 minutes per day * Instruction on the practice and power of meditation

Yoga Class
Yoga Class

Author: Timothy Burgin

Publisher:

Published: 2014-08-29

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9780692257197

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In these eight lessons, you will learn 30 of the most commonly used poses that are safe and accessible for the beginning student. You will also learn the basic yoga breathing techniques and simple meditation practices with which to begin and end your yoga sessions. Each lesson will start with the basic practice philosophy and focus on specific principles of alignment.You will practice the yoga poses within a sequence that will grow and change as you progress through the lessons. By the end of lesson eight, you will have the skill and confidence to begin modifying and creating your own yoga sequences, or you can continue to follow the sequences that you learned in the practice sessions.In Yoga Class you will learn the following:* History and philosophy of yoga* General practice guidelines* Pranayama: breath control* Meditation and mental focus* Asanas: 30 fundamental yoga postures* Anatomical alignment principles* Eight yoga posture sequences* Options to go further and deepen your practice

The Yoga Mind
The Yoga Mind

Author: Rina Jakubowicz

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1623159725

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Enhance your practice and your life with the mindful wisdom of yoga. The profound inspiration that yoga promises begins not in the body, but in the mind. In The Yoga Mind, internationally renowned yoga expert Rina Jakubowicz takes a simple, accessible approach to the complex origins of yoga philosophy. With clear, thoughtful guidance, The Yoga Mind offers everything you need to deepen your yoga practice and discover a meaningful way of life. Your complete resource for bringing yoga philosophy off the mat and into your life, The Yoga Mind includes: Clear explanations of core yoga principles that turn complex theories into memorable lessons Guided meditations and simple exercises that offer clear, tangible instruction for practicing each principle in your daily life A structured approach to vital yoga themes that brings clarity to crucial, but rarely understood, concepts Whether you read The Yoga Mind cover to cover or skip to a certain topic, you'll find simple actions to incorporate the principles of yoga into a yoga practice that is meaningful to you.

Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga

Author: Kassandra Reinhardt

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-12-12

Total Pages: 453

ISBN-13: 1465472371

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Return to balance with this calming, healing approach. Yin yoga offer remedies to the stresses of your busy yang life. Each restorative pose targets your deeper fascia and connective tissues, helping you experience increased flexibility and improved joint health. Yin yoga also focuses on deep breathing and longer hold times, allowing you the time and space to clear your mind and enhance your mental acuity. These meditative poses will help you attain a renewed sense of mindfulness and physical well-being, making them the perfect complement to an active yang lifestyle and helping bring you back into balance. Yin Yoga includes these features: • More than 50 step-by-step poses that focus on specific areas of the body • 20 sequences linking the poses, designed to help you reach specific physical, mental, or emotional goals • Expert information on techniques and philosophies, including correct breathing techniques, chakras and meridians, and how best to practice yin yoga If you’ve been looking for something to settle your mind and body, look no further than yin yoga the practice and Yin Yoga the book.

Yoga for Beginners
Yoga for Beginners

Author: Olivia Summers

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-04-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781511682572

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Yoga Can Transform Your Life In Just 10 Minutes A Day! In 'Yoga For Beginners' you'll learn the 30 essential yoga poses that will take you from yoga newbie to yoga enthusiast in just one month. Not only that, but you'll have a much better understanding about how yoga can actually be a way of life. But this book isn't just a bunch of poses! I've included essential information that will guide you on your beginner yoga journey and help you to become the best version of yourself. Yoga doesn't have to be hard and confusing! You'll Discover A Path To Yoga That Is Actually Fun And Enlightening... Now, I'm sure you've heard about all of the health benefits of yoga and they are pretty amazing. But "Yoga For Beginners" is so much more than that! If you follow the advice and plan that I've laid out for you there's no reason you can't completely transform your mind, body and spirit. Here's A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Why being "not flexible" can actually be a good reason to start Yoga Sanskrit terminology reference guide--you won't be intimidated by all those big words 30 Yoga Poses--Learn a new pose each day Why yoga is more than just a form of exercise The art of mindfulness--How to find inner peace through yoga The different types of yoga and which one is best suited for you How to modify certain poses based on injury or restrictions Tips for beginners to get the most out of their yoga practice Why you should never skip Savasana Plus, so much more! If you want to learn the basics of yoga in a fun way and get the most out of your practice-then "Yoga for Beginners" will light the way for your transformation. You will be empowered to change your life in just 30 short days! Are You Ready To Get Started? ==> Scroll up and click add to cart to get your copy now! P.S. If you'd like to check out my other yoga books simply type in 'yoga mastery series' in the search bar! tags: yoga, yoga for beginners, yoga for weight loss, yoga books, yoga poses, stretching, bodyweight exercises

2,100 Asanas
2,100 Asanas

Author: Daniel Lacerda

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 0316270628

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This fully-illustrated New York Times bestseller categorizes an astonishing 2,100 yoga poses through photographs and descriptions for optimal benefit including adaptations for all levels of expertise and ages. A thoughtful, inspiring, meticulously-crafted guide to the practice of yoga, 2,100 Asanas will explore hundreds of familiar poses along with modified versions designed to bring more healthful options to yogis of all experience and ability. Organized into eight sections for the major types of poses -- standing, seated, core, quadruped, inversions, prone, supine and backbends -- and each section gently progresses from easy to more challenging. Each pose is accompanied by the name of the pose in English and Sanskrit, the Drishti point (eye gaze), the chakras affected and primary benefits.