Author : Leila Kadri Oostendorp
Publisher : Prestel
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,40 MB
Release : 2017-03-29
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9783791372754
Teaches fourteen introductory yoga poses, illustrated by their animal namesakes, and identifies the benefits of each.
Author : Jennifer Brilliant
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 37,39 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780811841672
Dogs have always been natural yogis, and their tranquility of mind, ability to be in the moment, and contented outlook are widely considered to be the result of their long and devoted practice of doga. Dogis Benny, Buster, and Cricket practiced in obscurity for years, perfecting their dogic principles. Now at last they reveal the powerful secrets of doga. Many of the movements and positions of doga can inspire and assist humans in their own yoga practice. Doga presents the major asanas or postures, from the Downward-Facing Dog to the relaxing Happy Puppy and restorative Pup's Pose. Each stretch is demonstrated by one of the dogis, with accompanying text to help people adapt positions to their own practice. Also included are breathing techniques such as the hot breath, or pant, and tips on practicing with your own dogi. Anyone who does yoga or owns a dog is sure to find inspiration in these pages. On the path to health and inner harmony, Doga shows the way.
Author : Nisha Arya
Publisher :
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 34,30 MB
Release : 2015-04-15
Category :
ISBN : 9780985154257
People in ancient India lived in harmony with animals. This is obvious from the Panchatantra (pronounced as Pancha - tan - tra) tales, ancient animal fables that originated in India around 3rd century BCE. These stories, passed down by word of mouth for generations, show that people in ancient India observed animal behavior closely and each animal was given a human character based on its unique characteristics. The cow is seen as a "giver of life" because it provides milk. The monkey is regarded as clever and loyal and is also worshipped as the monkey god Hanuman. The cobra and the lion are feared but are also worshipped to prevent them from causing harm to humans. Many yoga poses are named after animals. Though there is no historical evidence that yoga poses were inspired by the Panchatantra tales, the prominent role that both the Panchatantra and yoga play in Indian life and culture have inspired me to link each Yoga pose named after an animal to a Panchatantra tale about the same animal. If you are an animal and yoga lover, I hope that that you will enjoy practicing these animal yoga poses and reading their stories. If animals or yoga are not your thing, I hope you will read the stories to find out why people in ancient India were so fascinated by animals and how they became a part of their lives and legend.
Author : Emily Sharratt
Publisher : LOM Art
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 33,38 MB
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781912785490
Author : Ira Trivedi
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 10,55 MB
Release : 2020-05-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0241446007
Namaste, my name is Om and I am a yoga dog. Meet Om the yoga dog and his friends, Prana the frog and Moksha the elephant! Together they will guide you through easy poses and calming breathing exercises in this simple yet effective introduction to yoga. Playful and packed full of exciting activities, this essential book will teach kids (and their grown-ups) the postures of yoga and equip them with lifelong habits. With helpful, motivating pointers from Om throughout, every technique comes with step by step illustrations to help children big and small become focused, strong and have unlimited fun!
Author : Alison Zak
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 49,38 MB
Release : 2023-06-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1623178088
Ever wonder about the dog in Downward Dog or the pigeon in Kapota? Rewild your yoga practice by connecting to the animals behind the asanas. For nature-loving yogis and readers of World of Wonders and Yoga Mythology From Downward Dog to Cobra, Wild Asana invites you into an embodied exploration of the animals that inspire familiar yoga poses. Drawing on wildlife science, anthropology, Hindu mythology, Eastern philosophy, and personal stories, this insightful guide by environmental educator and yoga instructor Alison Zak explores the connections among our bodies, our minds, and the animals that inspire our practice. In illustrated chapters on asanas like Tittibhasana (Firefly), Garudasana (Eagle), Bidalasana (Cat), and Ustrasana (Camel), Zak invites you to bring the deep nature of animals into breath and movement. You’ll learn to: Respect the monkey in “monkey mind” to honor—not tame—your own wildness Fly like an eagle to move from imprisonment to liberation Embody a pigeon’s stillness and nonattachment Imbue your practice with the agility, flexibility, and fierce commitment of a cat Incorporate asana variations, mudras, and meditations inspired by animal nature Practice lovingkindness meditations that include the more-than-human world With an encompassing ecological compassion, gorgeous original illustrations, profound insight into animal wisdom, and the humor and perspective of lived experience, Zak offers a path to deepen and enliven your practice. Whether you’re an animal lover, a first-time yoga student, or an experienced practitioner, Wild Asana is a practical and accessible guide to becoming animal on your yoga mat.
Author : Mahny Djahanguiri
Publisher : Hamlyn
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,74 MB
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780600628927
Welcome to the world of Doga, where your best friend can help you get more from your yoga sessions. Involving your dog in yoga sessions can help you develop your yoga practice, as well as being an entertaining and fun way to bond with your pet. Doga provides a mindful connection with your dog as you mimic your pet's breathing patterns and have to stay controlled throughout the pose to ensure your pet's comfort. As an activity it de-stresses your dog and creates a wonderful sharing and nurturing experience. Classic yoga postures such as the Warrior Lunge and the Downward-Facing Dog are adapted so that your pet can participate. Full-color photographs alongside practical step-by-step guides show clearly how to do each of the poses in this fun and unique take on yoga. Mahny Djahanguiri is a certified yoga teacher. Since 1999 she's been teaching and leading international Ashtanga Vinyasa and kids' yoga workshops in London and Switzerland. Over the last three years Mahny has developed and taught Doga to enthusiastic classes in the UK and to her clients, who include TV celebrities and famous musicians.
Author : Steven J. Rosen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 20,54 MB
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 031339704X
This revealing compilation of essays by prominent practitioners and well-informed scholars lays to bear one simple truth: One must be a vegetarian to properly practice Yoga. Bringing together the work of nine distinguished scholars and practitioners of Yoga and Eastern thought, Food for the Soul: Vegetarianism and Yoga Traditions is organized around the fact that, although vegetarianism is a natural and inescapable part of the Yogic tradition, many Yogis and Yoginis today remain blissfully unaware of that fact. The essays gathered here explore the important and much-debated subject of vegetarianism in the major Yoga traditions, looking at what diet has to do with the practice of Yoga and whether ahimsa (harmlessness) is a prerequisite for achieving Yoga's goals. The contributors draw on history, philosophy, ancient Yoga texts, Hindu scriptures, comparative religion, contemporary practitioners, the words of sages, and the teachings of Yogic masters to forge illuminating insights into the subject. Readers, whether students of Hinduism, practitioners of Yoga, vegetarian or animal rights advocates, or simply people with an interest, will find both the questions and the answers provocative—and edifying.
Author : Dagmar Härle
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 42,74 MB
Release : 2017-06-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0857013017
Traumatic events are more than a narrative or singular event in a person's life; the body remembers traumatic events and can experience them over and over, even after many years have passed. This book shows how trauma-sensitive yoga can be used in individual therapy and in groups to overcome trauma, by calming the nervous system and helping people to come out of dissociative states. The book also shows teachers how to detect when certain postures trigger anxiety, and offers ways to support healing in general yoga classes. Drawing on her experience as both trauma therapist and yoga teacher, the author focuses on the body-mind connection and presents asanas and breathing exercises that can help traumatised patients re-engage and take control of their bodies.
Author : Nobieh Kiani Fard
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 20,30 MB
Release : 2020-09-21
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1982253843
What you will learn in this book : 1- Become a kid again and teach yoga to children in fun, creative & magical ways! 2-How to design fun, diverse and unique yoga sessions for kids in different age groups. 3-All you need to know about how to be a unique and most Effective yoga kids instructor. 4-How to behave when facing challenges with the way kids might behave in the class in the most constructive and compassionate way. 5-How to introduce yoga postures and breathing exercises to kids and conduct fun,diverse and impactful games. 6- Inspiring stories and practical tools to take children into the world of meditation and relaxation 7-Lots of bright ideas on how to invite children to silence 9- You’ll learn how to begin and end a session in the most effective ways. 8-Also you’ll learn about : Storytelling,poems,role playing,Fun games, chakra healing, colors and their effects, partner yoga, lots of groups and cooperative games,Anatomy & so much more. By choosing to take this journey you’ll : Play, Laugh,Relax,Learn & Teach yoga to kids!
