Iyengar Yoga for Beginners

Iyengar Yoga for Beginners
Author: B. K. S. Iyengar
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Hatha yoga
ISBN: 9781405317382

Keep fit and reduce stress with this essential beginners' guide to yoga. For B.K.S. Iyengar, yoga is a holistic experience that benefits the mind, body and spirit. Follow his step-by-step programme, with clear guidance on perfecting 23 classic poses.

Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics

Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics
Author: Mara Carrico
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1997-09-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780805045710

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

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga
Author: Kassandra Reinhardt
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2018-01-04
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0241328438

Stretch the mindful way with this all-encompassing guide to Yin Yoga. In today's fast-paced world it's easy to lose the balance in our lives and the connection with our bodies. DK believes it's time to change that! Yin Yoga offers a remedy to the stress and hustle of everyday life. Heard of the term but don't know where to begin? No worries, we've got you covered! The same way that Yin balances Yang in ancient philosophies, the slower yin-style yoga featured in this yoga book offers an alternative to the faster more active forms of yoga. Instead, Yin yoga concentrates on holding and breathing through floor-based poses, awarding you with the time and space to clear both your mind and body. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 50 poses focusing on specific areas of the body -Each yoga pose is demonstrated with photographic step-by-step detail -20 sequences linking the poses, tailored to your physical and emotional targets -Introductory spreads covering the basic techniques behind Yin Yoga The first full-coloured step-by-step Yin yoga book on the market, this all-encompassing yoga guide is a must-have volume for individuals seeking a mindful and meditative approach to their yoga practice, as well as beginners and older yoga practitioners who are looking to adopt a slower-paced approach to yoga. You can explore gentle variations to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home. Every exercise utilises the essential elements of Yin yoga to ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits, and will also allow you to perform all 20 sequences, which combine over 50 different poses into one singular experience and focus on specific health benefits each pose has on your body. For years, books on yoga have asked readers to bend over backwards (literally!) to conform to their physical demands. At DK, we believe it's time to change that! Why not allow for readers to demand that yoga conform to their individual needs instead? This is gentle yoga for the mind, body and soul. A must-have volume for those who want to take up Yoga but don't know where to begin, or simply those seeking to start a gentle low-impact exercise whilst encouraging mindfulness, Yin Yoga can be tailored to your individual fitness needs, so you make the most out of your poses! Why not stretch yourself, literally, this New Year and try something new? Perhaps your mind, body and soul will thank you!

Yoga for Beginners

Yoga for Beginners
Author: Mark Ansari
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1999-01-06
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780062736482

A 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

Basic Yoga Postures and Series In A Day For Dummies

Basic Yoga Postures and Series In A Day For Dummies
Author: Georg Feuerstein
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2012-09-11
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1118376838

Learn basic yoga postures and series in a day? Easy. Want to start enjoying the benefits of yoga today? The secret's out—you can quickly get up-to-speed on the basics of yoga and begin your workout with the help of this fun guide. Basic Yoga Postures & Series In A Day For Dummies gives you an easy-to-follow introduction on the essential beginning elements of yoga. It's packed with tips and advice for staying balanced while maintaining proper posture (when sitting or standing) and step-by-step instructions for basic yoga sequences. An overview on the basic philosophy and benefits of Yoga Essential keys to posture, sitting, and standing The mechanics and practice of breathing during Yoga practice A recommended routine for beginners Online component takes you beyond the book with bonus content and features Get ready to start reaping the many benefits of this ancient practice with Basic Yoga Postures & Series In A Day For Dummies.

Yoga

Yoga
Author: Daren Callahan
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2015-01-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1476607028

Millions of people practice some form of yoga, but they often do so without a clear understanding of its history, traditions, and purposes. This comprehensive bibliography, designed to assist researchers, practitioners, and general readers in navigating the extensive yoga literature, lists and comments upon English-language yoga texts published since 1981. It includes entries for more than 2,400 scholarly as well as popular works, manuals, original Sanskrit source text translations, conference proceedings, doctoral dissertations, and master's theses. Entries are arranged alphabetically by author for easy access, while thorough author, title, and subject indexes will help readers find books of interest.

Yoga For Dummies

Yoga For Dummies
Author: Georg Feuerstein
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2010-03-26
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0470630868

The long-awaited update of the trusted yoga book A decade since its initial publication, Yoga For Dummies, 2nd Edition has been updated and revised to include coverage of the newest concepts and practices that have emerged in the yoga community over the past ten years. Still maintaining its emphasis on safe approaches to the physical practice of yoga, Yoga For Dummies, 2nd Edition breaks down the concepts and poses, making yoga easy-to-understand and easy-to-apply for everyone. Yoga has been bringing health and peace of mind to millions of people for five millennia-and it can do the same for you. Turn to Yoga For Dummies, 2nd Edition to find out how to unlock your body's extraordinary potential, while strengthening your mind as well. Focuses on Hatha Yoga, which works primarily with the body through postures, breathing exercises, and other techniques Specialized yoga instructions for all ages, as well as partner yoga Practicing yoga during pregnancy, as well as yoga relief for women in mid-life Using restorative yoga and yoga therapy to combat chronic aches and pains Whether you're a beginner or a yoga guru, Yoga For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the tips and techniques you need to experience the health benefits of yoga as part of a complete wellness and exercise program.

Basic Sanatan Concepts

Basic Sanatan Concepts
Author: Munindra Misra
Publisher: Munindra Misra
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2024-09-28
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 8119264894

Sanatan Dharma, the eternal, the ancient art, Guides our lives, plays an essential part; Karma, the law of action, straight from the heart, Dharma, the duty, from which we can't depart. Moksha, liberation, from life's endless cart, Rebirth, the cycle, a fresh start; Atma, the soul, a divine counterpart, Parmatma, the supreme, from us, doesn't part. Ahimsa, non-violence, a gentle dart, Satya, the truth, a horse-drawn cart; Yoga, the union, a spiritual chart, In meditation, the mind, finds its smart. Sanatan concepts, not just an art, They're the essence, the life's sweetheart; In every breath, in every part, They guide, they lead, to the divine rampart.

Pranayama: A Beginner's Guide to Breath Control in Yoga

Pranayama: A Beginner's Guide to Breath Control in Yoga
Author: Theo Lalvani
Publisher: Creek Ridge Publishing
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2021-08-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Yoga breathing exercises have the ability to quickly increase our energy, release stress, improve our mental clarity, and improve our physical health. Mastering yoga is a direct path to priceless mental health prospects. However, breathing through yoga is the ignition key that enables you to be a Master of Yoga. You will be able to master more than just having a stable mental relationship with yourself and further your self-confidence. Controlled breathing puts yoga in the same category as life. If we cannot breathe, we cannot live, and if we cannot control our breath, we cannot do yoga. Before making the peaceful bow or Namaste gesture at the end of a yoga exercise, we first need to master the breathing patterns. Therefore, it’s time to position our yoga mats on the floor and learn something from this breathtaking yoga experience.