Yoga and You

Yoga and You
Author: Esther Myers
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Hatha yoga
ISBN: 9781570623202

With clear, step-by-step instructions for over 100 poses and with photos and illustrations throughout, Yoga and You provides ideas for adapting these poses to individuals' needs and abilities. Myers, one of the leading yoga teachers in North America, helps readers integrate this ancient wisdom into contemporary life.

You Are a Lion!

You Are a Lion!
Author: Taeeun Yoo
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-01-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525515127

With simple instructions and bright, clear illustrations, award-winning artist Taeeun Yoo invites children to enjoy yoga by assuming playful animal poses. And she sparks their imagination further by encouraging them to pretend to be the animal - to flutter like a butterfly, hiss like a snake, roar like a lion and more. Yoga is great for kids because it promotes flexibility and focus - and it's relaxing good fun! The charming pictures of children and animals and the lyrical text make this gentle introduction to yoga a book to be treasured.

I Am Yoga

I Am Yoga
Author: Susan Verde
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2015-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613128495

An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the sea—yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible. New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and author and certified yoga instructor Susan Verde team up again in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it. A kid-friendly guide to 17 yoga poses is included.

The Power of Ashtanga Yoga

The Power of Ashtanga Yoga
Author: Kino MacGregor
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2013-06-04
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1611800056

A foremost Ashtanga Yoga teacher tells you “everything you ever wanted to know from a yogi” in this guide for beginners and experienced practitioners alike (Huffington Post) Go inside the philosophy, history, and practices of a popular and athletic type of yoga—with step-by-step instructions and gems of wisdom for starting your own journey to self-realization Ashtanga Yoga has become extremely popular in recent years. Here, Kino MacGregor—a disciple of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the great modern guru who developed Ashtanga Yoga—gives a comprehensive view of the practice, demonstrating how Ashtanga is fundamentally a path of spiritual transformation and personal development. MacGregor delves into the history and tradition of Ashtanga Yoga and reveals how its philosophy manifests in contemporary lifestyle and dietary choices. She also explains the essential connection of breath, posture, and gaze that is the core of the practice. Her clear, step-by-step instruction of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series—including standing, seated, backbending, twisting, hip-opening, and closing postures—is a wonderful initiation for those who are new to the practice, and it will motivate experienced yogis toward perfection of the form. Throughout, MacGregor shares her own personal yoga journey and her devotion to yoga as a path of self-realization in a way that will inspire all practitioners.

Get Your Yoga On

Get Your Yoga On
Author: Kino MacGregor
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0834843102

Challenge yourself to practice yoga five minutes a day with this inclusive beginner’s guide to 30 foundational yoga poses and sequences—for everyone and every body Yoga is a healthful, stress-busting, powerfully life-changing practice that is truly for everyone! You don’t need to be young, flexible, or athletic to do yoga—and you don’t need to spend hours on the mat. You just need to be yourself and commit to practicing at least five minutes a day. Here, renowned yogi Kino MacGregor presents a basic, self-paced plan to encourage you to try each of the thirty foundational poses included and slowly build a regular yoga practice. Through step-by-step instructions, over two hundred color photographs, and modifications for different body types and abilities, Kino makes yoga possible at whatever level you may be. By challenging yourself for just five minutes a day, you will end up learning a strong, basic yoga sequence that you can grow and adapt for a lifetime of yoga.

Danielle Collins' Face Yoga

Danielle Collins' Face Yoga
Author: Danielle Collins
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1786782669

Have you ever thought why every workout you have ever done stopped at the neck? Or wondered why traditional yoga calms the mind, tones the body but forgets the face? Are you looking for a natural way to look and feel younger and healthier? Danielle Collins, TV's Face Yoga Expert, believes we should all have the opportunity to look and feel the very best we can for our age and to care for our face, body and mind using natural and holistic techniques. Her method requires just 5 minutes a day and could not be easier to get started. Integrating practical facial exercises with inspirational lifestyle tips, including diet and skincare, Danielle Collins' Face Yoga is a revolutionary new programme to help you achieve healthier, firmer, glowing skin..

Science of Yoga

Science of Yoga
Author: Ann Swanson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2019-03-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 146549166X

Explore the physiology of 30 key yoga poses, in-depth and from every angle, and master each asana with confidence and control. Did you know that yoga practice can help lower your blood pressure, decrease inflammation and prevent age-related brain changes? Recent scientific research now backs up what were once anecdotal claims about the benefits of yoga to every system in the body. Science of Yoga reveals the facts, with annotated artworks that show the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow and respiration are affected, the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each pose, safe alignment and much more. With insight into variations on the poses and a Q&A section that explores the science behind every aspect of yoga, this easy-to-understand, comprehensive book is an invaluable resource to achieve technical excellence in your practice and optimize the benefits of yoga for your body and mind.

Power Yoga for Athletes

Power Yoga for Athletes
Author: Sean Vigue
Publisher: Fair Winds Press (MA)
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2015-06-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1592336159

Perfect for those who want a total body and mind workout.

Namaslay

Namaslay
Author: Candace Moore
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
Total Pages: 834
Release: 2016-10-25
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1628600314

With a distinct visual format, Namaslay guides readers step by step through more than 100 yoga poses. The poses are broken down by experience level into a series of progressions and include modifications for those who can't quite achieve the full expression of a pose just yet. Full-color photos and tips on overcoming common mistakes helps people get the most out of every pose. Namaslay also features three 30-day yoga programs that focus on de-stress, core strength, and back pain. You will also find specific yoga sequences that are customized for everyone from the office dweller to the endurance athlete. Written with heart, humor, and swagger, Namaslay is a book for everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners and even the simply curious. This book’s high-quality, edgy-yet-beautiful photographs add an artful flair that puts it in a class of its own—as appropriate for a coffee table as a yoga studio!

Yoga for Regular Guys

Yoga for Regular Guys
Author: Diamond Dallas Page
Publisher: Quirk Books
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2005
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781594740794

If there's one obstacle to selling wellness books to guys, it's this: none of them are written by professional wrestlers.In the nick of time, the one and only DDP-Diamond Dallas Page-steps out of the ring and onto the mat to offer Yoga for Regular Guys. Most yoga books marketed to men are earnest and straightforward. Yoga for Regular Guys brims with guy humour and an extremely irreverant attitude but still manages to pack in a legitimate, comprehensive and rigorous introduction to real yoga practice. The foreword is written by Rob Zombie of the band White Zombie.