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Author: Mark Ansari
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Published: 1999-01-06
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9780062736482
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA unique hands-free, eye-level, step by step guide Beginner and intermediate programs Full range of sequences Breathing Exercises Meditation techniques Modified programs for those less able
Author: Georg Feuerstein
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1993-03-24
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0874777291
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore the many paths of yoga. Yoga has been a living tradition of spiritual teaching for five thousand years. Here, readers will discover the wisdom of the millennia—and learn to live yoga. This book contains the best of Yoga Journal: the most outstanding interviews, essays, illustrations, and photographs. It offers the promise of hatha yoga exercise for health, and the yoga approach to diet and nutrition. It teaches meditation as an antidote to stress and a path to mindfulness. It explores the yoga of love and devotion in relationships; karma yoga, the path of work; and tantra yoga, the path of ritual, creativity, and sexuality. The authoritative contributors and wide-ranging topics here include: • Ram Dass on life as service • Joan Borysenko on the healing power of love • Larry Dossey on illusions about the body • Judith Lasater on asanas, or hatha yoga postures • Thich Nhat Hanh on the nature of suffering • Ken Wilber on the role of meditation • Frances Vaughan on the common ground between psychotherapy and spirituality • Daniel Coleman on early-warning signs for detecting spiritual abuse • John Welwood on spiritual relationships • Georg Feuerstein on sacred sexuality • Jacob Needleman on money and the path • Joanna Macy on caring for the earth Also richly illustrated, Living Yoga celebrates a fresh vision of life for spiritual seekers. Beginners will find an accessible, far-reaching overview of the topic; advanced practitioners will be reminded once again of the value and promise of yoga.
Author: Mara Carrico
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 1997-09-15
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780805045710
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWelcome 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
Author: Sivananda Yoga Centre
Publisher: Gaia
Published: 2004-08-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781856752602
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the leader in the field of yoga today, The Sivananda Yoga Centre, comes a long-awaited, essential beginner's guide to this popular exercise. Everything students need to know to begin practicing at home is here, with easy-to-understand instructions and 200 illustrations-including a discussion of yoga's five basic principles: exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet, and meditation. Start with basic, gentle stretches, and in eight sessions, learn the right (and wrong) ways to perform 12 main asanas: Easy Pose, Sun Salutation, Locust, Cobra, Bow, Plough, and more. The guide includes tips on how to lead a yogic lifestyle in terms of diet, stress relief, and positive thinking. Anyone, regardless of age or religion, can practice yoga and achieve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Author: Martin Kirk
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2005-10-20
Total Pages: 367
ISBN-13: 1492582492
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExperience the physical benefits and body awareness from hatha yoga—the most popular form of yoga today. Hatha Yoga Illustrated presents nearly 650 full-color photos to visually demonstrate 77 standard poses from hatha yoga that apply to all major hatha styles including Iyengar, Astanga, Anusara, and Bikram. Individual poses are presented from start to finish, showing you how to achieve proper alignment and breathing to ensure challenging yet safe execution. The result is an increase in the effectiveness, both physically and mentally, you'll experience with each pose. Several pose variations based on your personal preference, ability, and fitness level are also included. Eleven sample yoga routines show how to assemble the poses into workouts that meet your specific time, difficulty, and intensity parameters. Colorful and comprehensive, Hatha Yoga Illustrated is organized for your ultimate convenience and use. Use it to guide your muscles, as well as your mind, and increase strength and stamina, reduce stress and anxiety, reduce blood pressure, and increase flexibility.
Author: Nancy J. Hajeski
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2020-08-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1645171132
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeginners and advanced yoga practitioners will find inspiration in this ultimate guide! Yoga is an ancient practice that seeks to restore harmony and balance to the mind, body, and spirit. Developed in India 5,000 years ago, yoga is derived from a Sanskrit word that means "union with your higher consciousness." The Ultimate Guide to Yoga is a comprehensive text that offers numerous ways to get into and stay with yoga. It also provides you with everything you need to get started with your yoga practice without leaving the comfort of your own home. Fresh, stylish, and intensely usable, this is a beautifully illustrated handbook for the real world that explores the foundation of good yoga practice for beginner and experienced yogi alike. Featuring full-color photos, Ultimate Guide to Yoga also includes effective posture and breathing exercises to help alleviate more than 50 common ailments—from back pain to women’s health problems, allergies to insomnia. Gain a whole new awareness of your body and increase your health and performance!
Author: Emily Oddo
Publisher: White Flower Publishing
Published: 2018-05-25
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBody, Calming Your Mind And Be Stress-Free! I think you will agree with me when I say, the world is a pretty crazy place. I mean we all wake up early in the morning, take our breakfast, disappear into our daily responsibilities (which can be work or school), return home, try to get some few hours of sleep and then wake up and repeat everything again. What are we really doing to ourselves? We have made ourselves so busy that we have lost touch with our inner selves; which is okay except for the fact that, that type of life is affecting our health negatively by piling up stress in your body and mind. You know what we need, a breather and this guide has the perfect one for you. YOGA! Yes, you heard me. For a long time now, yoga has been known to work wonders on the body and mind. Basically, it helps you get in touch with your inner self in a process that releases stress from your body, calms your mind and boosts your strength. After a session of yoga, you glow and feel light. Now, who wouldn't want that? This guide will introduce you to this magical method known as yoga. By reading it, you will get to know the history of yoga, the benefits of yoga, what to expect from yoga classes and what you need to start practicing it. You will also learn some yoga postures and routines that you can do to free your mind from stress while strengthening your body. Are you ready to learn how to channel your inner yogi? Here's what we'll cover in this Yoga For Beginners book: ✓Section 1: A Deep Understanding Of Yoga ✓Section 2: Pre-Yoga Orientation And Preparation ✓Section 3: Basic Yoga Poses ✓Section 4: Basic Yoga Routines ✓Section 5: Yoga Diet ✓Section 6: Frequently Asked Questions Get Your Copy Today!
Author: Jennifer DeCurtins
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Published: 2015-11-01
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 1627887598
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTurn your yoga routine on its head! Designed to take you from a beginner to an advanced yoga student, this helpful guide will help you to progress from downward dog to even the more intricate of handstand poses. Improve focus and ability as you tone your upper body and core. The Complete Guide to Yoga Inversions is the ultimate collection of the most common arm balance poses and yoga inversions that are found in a variety of styles of yoga including ashtanga, bikram, power, hatha and more. Challenge yourself with XX arm balances and yoga poses with detailed step-by-step instructions from fitness and yoga instructor Jennifer DeCurtins. Each pose includes a helpful photo along with modifications and progressions. Learn to do pivotal, foundational poses such headstand, handstand and crow. The Complete Guide to Yoga Inversions is the perfect guide to improve your ability.
Author: Judy Smith
Publisher: Southwater
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781780192277
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is an ideal introduction to yoga for everyone, written and presented by experts. The philosophy and benefits of Iyengar yoga are clearly explained and there is advice on how to begin and what equipment is needed. The asanas, or postures, are grouped into type for ease of reference, and are tailored for the beginner and those at intermediate level. A chapter on making yoga enjoyable and stimulating for children is included, with special animal poses. A comprehensive guide to meditation practice and techniques is also featured. This practical yoga course is a concise instructional guide to using yoga throughout life, and a wonderful introdution to the tranquility of meditation.
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Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2002-06
Total Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9780811835138
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYoga teacher Cyndi Lee brings the rigors and rewards of yoga class to the home in an easy, accessible way. For each day of the week, she offers a unique yoga class that is communicated through charming and simple illustrations.
