[PDF] Essential Yoga eBook

Author : Olivia H. Miller
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 40,87 MB
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 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.

Author : Kathryn Budig
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 17,15 MB
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1609618416

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From Women's Health contributor and yoga expert Kathryn Budig-the essential, authoritative guide to yoga, for beginners and beyond. Approximately 16 millions Americans now practice yoga on a regular basis. Devotees can't rave enough about this ancient art of meditation, breathing, and physical postures that calms the mind and slims the body. Unlike fitness fads, yoga is worth the hype. The postures stretch and tone lean muscle mass and sculpt a strong and slender physique-burning up to 400 calories in a 90-minute session. But yoga does something even better. It's proven to reduce the biggest cause of weight gain-stress-which 43% of Americans say makes them overeat. This definitive volume features: - every essential pose to help readers lose weight and transform their bodies - Total Body Yoga: targeted workouts in 15 minutes or less - core-strengthening routines for hotter, more satisfying sex - a healthy, mindful eating plan centered around calming, cleansing foods Covering everything from basic postures to relaxation techniques to avoiding common injuries, The Women's Health Big Book of Yoga is the only guide readers need to achieve their fittest, healthiest, happiest selves.

Author : Tara Lee
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 37,21 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1848991266

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Two leaders in pregnancy yoga share useful yoga techniques to guide expectant mothers from bump to birth and beyond Authoritative yet thoroughly accessible, this user-friendly book provides yoga techniques for pregnancy and beyond, helping expectant mothers to deal with all the physical and emotional changes you experience along the way. Authors Tara Lee and Mary Attwood—both leaders in the field—explain the important fundamentals of pregnancy yoga, such as: • Using breathwork to relax your body and reduce stress • Guided meditations and visualizations to help you feel calm and positive • Illustrated step-by-step routines to energize you and relieve muscle tension and pain • Beneficial postures for a range of common pregnancy-related conditions, including back pain, breathlessness, and swollen ankles • Advice on preparing for labor and childbirth • Post-natal exercises to get you back in shape and energized as a new mother Most importantly, Tara and Mary emphasize how every woman can take charge of her whole self to ensure a happy and healthy pregnancy and birth. The foreword by internationally celebrated Dr Gowri Motha, creator of the Gentle Birth Method, reinforces the message that pregnancy and childbirth is a positive experience to cherish and enjoy.

Author : Mark Stephens
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 867 pages
File Size : 12,32 MB
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1583944729

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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF YOGA: Discover the history and philosophy of yoga—plus tools for teaching 108 yoga poses, planning and sequencing your yoga classes, and much more. “Will help [yoga] instructors fine-tune their classroom skills and empower their personal practice.” —Yoga + Joyful Living Drawing on a wide spectrum of perspectives and featuring more than 150 photographs and illustrations, Teaching Yoga covers the fundamental topics of yoga for new and experienced yoga teachers. Inside, you’ll find: • A foundational overview of yoga philosophy and history • Presentations of yoga classics like Vedas; Upanishads; Bhagavad Gita; Yoga Sutras of Patanjali • Profiles of the 11 styles of contemporary yoga, including their history and distinguishing elements • Support and tools for teaching 108 yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditations • Practical advice for classroom setup, and planning and sequencing yoga classes • Guidance through the process of starting and sustaining a career as a yoga teacher • Over 200 bibliographic sources and a comprehensive index • A useful appendix listing associations, institutes, organizations, and professional resources Addressing 100% of the teacher training curriculum standards set by Yoga Alliance—the world’s leading registry and accreditation source for yoga teachers and schools—Teaching Yoga is the perfect resource for experienced yoga teachers, teachers in training, and anyone interesed in deepening their understanding of their yoga practice.

Author : Sarah Herrington
Publisher : Fair Winds Press (MA)
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,87 MB
Release : 2013-04
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 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.

Author : Mara Carrico
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,1 MB
Release : 1997-09-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 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

Author : Karena Virginia
Publisher : Sounds True
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,42 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1622037308

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For new and experienced students, practical guidance in kundalini yoga for happiness, health, and fulfillment Kundalini is a universal life force within each of us that, once awakened, holds the power to transform every facet of our lives. Kundalini yoga is the art and practice of activating this radiant energy. With Essential Kundalini Yoga, Karena Virginia and Dharm Khalsa present the core principles and practices of this revered tradition in an inviting and accessible guide. “Kundalini yoga opens joyous space for connecting deeply with the energy states of our being,” write Karena and Dharm, “It brings vital health to the body and opens our consciousness to new potentials of awareness.” Created for the modern practitioner, this book offers clear, comprehensive instruction in the key insights and practices of kundalini yoga. From philosophy and lifestyle, to working with anatomy and physical asana, to activating our energy bodies, Essential Kundalini Yoga is a uniquely practical and in-depth manual. Highlights include: Gorgeous photos illuminating step-by-step instructionsDetailed instructions, explanations, and illustrations for core kundalini practices—mantra, pranayama, bhanda, asana, kriya, meditation, and moreSeven traditional kundalini yoga routines, including a pituitary gland series for intuition, yoga for the immune system, and detoxing for radianceUnderstand the science of the practice, including its effects on the glandular system, spine, nervous system, and skeletonMeditations, mantras, and yoga poses to activate each of the chakras and bring health to your energetic bodyRemedies for common emotional challenges—dealing with fear, shame, and depression, among othersKundalini secrets for getting better sleep, aging gracefully, enhancing fertility, cultivating vitality, and more Rooted in tradition and infused with a sense of infinite possibility, Essential Kundalini Yoga is a joyful invitation for practitioners of all levels to awaken the vital energy within and receive the gifts that emerge from connecting more deeply with your own potential for creativity, abundance, and joy.

Author : Christina D'Arrigo
Publisher : Rockridge Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 24,6 MB
Release : 2020-02-11
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781646114504

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Recover, recharge, renew--your essential yoga guide to balancing chakras. Achieving physical and mental balance is beautiful and healing. But the journey to harmony can be challenging. Essential Chakra Yoga is an easy way for beginners, trained teachers, and everyone in between, to unblock and align their chakras, find balance, and heal both body and mind--one pose and one pranayama ("controlled breath") at a time. From simple Siddhasana ("accomplished pose") to the more advanced Salamba Sirsasana ("supported headstand"), Essential Chakra Yoga is a masterclass in breathing techniques, stretching, and sequencing various poses that can enhance your quality of life every day while boosting strength and flexibility. Take a deep, cleansing breath. It's time to body-bend your way toward bliss. This complete chakra yoga guide includes: Packed with poses--Master 56 essential chakra yoga positions and 8 stretching sequences for cleansing the 7 major chakras. Perfect for all levels--This educational chakra yoga book is a must-have for beginners and home practices, but it's also ideal for skilled teachers and practitioners too. Modern mat companion--Practice along with clear, color Illustrations that demonstrate each pose and get you on the path to chakra yoga mastery. Bring balance to your mind, body, and spirit with this healing chakra yoga guide.

Author : MS E-Ryt 500 Flynn, Mona
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 25,49 MB
Release : 2016-08-31
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ISBN : 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.

Author : Rina Jakubowicz
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 34,91 MB
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 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.