My Yoga Adjustments Yoga Book – Premium Yoga Pose Book with Illustrations – Detailed Yoga Practice Guide and Yoga Pose Chart – Features 92 Hand-Drawn Sketches of Popular Yoga Poses


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My Yoga Adjustments is a book written about our love for serenity and peace. Following the yogi tradition, author Rebecca Humble has hand-drawn 92 illustrations with the most popular yoga poses that will challenge you to move your body and try increasingly difficult poses. Filled with tips and adjustments on how to achieve an ideal posture during each pose, this yoga handbook is a must-have for any yoga aficionado. What makes our product special? This superb yoga book with illustrations is not only practical but also aesthetically pleasing. Handmade of thick paper, this stunning yoga handbook is your personalized guide to attain better, more challenging poses without your instructor. Easy to use and very practical, our yoga handbook will impress you through its style, as well as the content. Some features to keep in mind about our product: Features 92 of the most popular yoga poses; Hand-drawn illustrations; Insightful tips and adjustments; Designed to complement your self-practice; Handmade book; Written and illustrated by Rebecca Humble; Easy to follow instructions; Elegant and minimalist design; 96 pages; Made of premium paper; Superb present for your family and friends. Upgrade your yoga level with the My Yoga Adjustments handbook!




Yoga Adjustments


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The quintessential guide to yoga assisting and hands-on teaching, Yoga Adjustments introduces the art and practice of providing yoga assists to yoga students. Addressing one of the most important topics in the yoga field, expert yoga instructor and best-selling author Mark Stephens covers the philosophy of yoga practice, the sensibilities of touch in teaching yoga and improving alignment, the seven principles of hands-on yoga teaching, and the twenty-five most effective methods of tactile cueing. An invaluable resource for all yoga teachers, teacher trainers, and serious yoga students, this book includes a foreword by yoga star Shiva Rea as well as over 850 unique instructional photos and explanatory captions demonstrating precise ways of guiding a variety of flowing sequences. Opening with an in-depth discussion of the philosophy of yoga assisting, Part I--Foundations describes the methods and techniques of giving yoga assistance, with detailed discussions of all of the elements of yoga assisting including communicating with students, qualities of touch, the five basic steps of providing hands-on cues, hands-on positioning and stance. Part II--Applications demonstrates how to assist students in each of over 100 postures in the seven families of asanas (poses). Each chapter begins with background on an asana family and close consideration of its foundation asana. Each asana is presented in a two-page spread with photos that show how to give students effective guidance and support. Part III--Evolution offers thoughts on the further development of yoga in the twenty-first century.




Yoga


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Do you feel sluggish, mentally exhausted, or disconnected from life? Whether you want to (1) increase your strength and flexibility (2) relieve pain and prevent injury, or (3) reduce stress and become happier, then keep reading to discover how to easily do this with the best yoga positions of all time! Enjoy beautiful pictures of all the major yoga poses. Yoga is well known for increasing flexibility, but it goes far beyond giving your muscles a good stretch. This form of exercise can be as intense as you want to make it! At the same time it is extremely easy to begin and it fits smoothly into any lifestyle. If you only have ten minutes to spare, that's all it will take to reap many benefits from yoga. Then be sure to enjoy the many pictures and descriptions throughout the book showing the proper techniques. The purpose of yoga is to enhance both your physical well-being and your mental alertness. Yoga is an effective workout strategy practiced by people all over the world. Anyone can practice yoga; keep reading to discover what yoga can do for you. Explore All The Glorious Good Stored Up In Your Body! A yoga routine can bring out all the wonderful healing energy you have inside you. Yoga can develop strong and durable bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments. You'll no longer worry about your body deteriorating as you age. Through yoga, you can protect your heart, strengthen your posture, maintain a healthy weight, boost your circulation, ease chronic pain, strengthen your immune system, delay signs of aging, improve coordination and balance, boost your energy, and much more! Yoga can even improve your sex life! Do you want to boost your mood, beat depression, relieve anxiety, improve your concentration, sharpen your memory, or increase your self-esteem? There's a yoga pose for that! Several, in fact. Does an injury prevent you from enjoying certain activities? No worries. With yoga, most of these poses are easily modifiable to accommodate physical limitations. Where they aren't, this book lets you know so you can avoid any risk of further injury. Make The Most Of Yoga Time Whether you're a working professional, a busy parent, an overwhelmed student, or anyone else for that matter, you can enjoy the amazing benefits of yoga. It makes no difference whether you have only ten minutes to spare or you're blessed with five free hours a day. Yoga can easily fit into any lifestyle. In this book, you will learn how to make the most of your yoga time. You'll also find a practical approach to integrating a personalized yoga routine into your life. Explore the many ways to create the perfect environment for your yoga activities, along with step-by-step instructions to ease you into a regular yoga practice. Be sure to explore the many positions and benefits of yoga and start feeling great! What Will You Discover About Yoga? Beautiful photos of each major yoga pose. Great breathing techniques that can enhance your health and boost the effectiveness of your yoga practice. Practical modifications for specific injuries and physical restrictions. How yoga can benefit your overall health. How to warm up properly beforehand. You Will Also Learn: How yoga can increase your awareness of - and appreciation for - your own body. How to design your own yoga routine around your specific needs and your personal lifestyle. Which poses to use to enhance specific parts of your body. 100 of the best yoga positions of all time, with clear, step-by-step instructions. Unleash yoga's rejuvenating power into your life: Get this book now!




Essential Yoga


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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.




Yoga for All of Us


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At last, a yoga program anyone can do! An accessible guide to gentle yoga stretches, based on the popular video and PBS television program of the same name. You can enjoy the benefits of yoga – whatever your age, ability, or level of activity, even if you have never been able to participate in traditional yoga classes. This accessible guide to gentle yoga stretches and poses will help ease you into the world of this beneficial exercise. Experienced yoga instructor Peggy Cappy will help you gain energy, flexibility, and focus, through modified poses that will help strengthen and stretch your muscles and bring you peace of mind. "Peggy Cappy makes it clear that you are never 'too old', 'too overweight' or 'too out of shape' to do yoga. Thank you, Peggy for sharing your love of yoga with all of us!" - Suza Francina, yoga teacher and author of The New Yoga for People over 50




Yoga


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Yoga Mind and Body has garnered much praise from senior Sivananda yoga teachers worldwide, and this new book retains all the features that made the existing book so successful - clear instructions on each pose demonstrated step by step, common mistakes shown and explained, and a list of the physical and mental benefits of each pose - together with a fresh, new design; beautiful specially commissioned step-by-step photography of the yoga poses; and a number of added features to make the book even more accessible and user-friendly. A new chapter on The Many Benefits of Yoga gives a fascinating and valuable overview of the ways that yoga can maintain or restore the health of the body. With the help of specially commissioned anatomical drawings, it explains how yoga poses work on and benefit the body, including their effect on different types of muscle and the connective tissue (the vast network of elastic tissue that encloses and connects muscles and organs); how poses can help to stimulate our hormonal system; the vital role they play in calming the nervous system, helping you to relax and deal with stress; and the powerful effect yoga has in oxygenating the whole body, and especially the brain, which needs plentiful supplies of oxygen to function properly. In the chapter Proper Exercise, the yoga poses are arranged in the order you should practice them in, and poses are clearly labeled beginner, intermediate, or advanced, helping the reader to progress at his or her own pace. At the end of the book, in another new feature that yoga students will welcome, there are specially devised programs of yoga poses for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students of 20, 40 and 60 minutes each. The chapters on Yogic Breathing and on Positive Thinking and Meditation provide detailed advice on breathing techniques and on how to meditate. The Vegetarian Diet chapter has also been rewritten, and now includes a helpful transition eating plan to becoming vegetarian. The chapter also includes over 40 wholesome and delicious all-new vegetarian recipes.




Yoga: the Advanced Lessons


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"Yoga: The Advanced Lessons" Will Be Your Personal Secret Weapon! Inside you'll find 30 challenging poses (like Crow, Peacock, Scorpion and more) to help take your practice from Plain Jane to awe-inspiring-just like your favorite Instagram yogis! If You've Ever Wanted To Learn How To Do Amazing Bendable Feats Of Art, Then Look No Further... This yoga book has got you covered and then some! These 30 challenging poses will help you get to pro level--ASAP. If you're committed to elevating your yoga game and having fun at the same time, then "Yoga: The Advanced Lessons" will be your personal coach. Not Only Are You Going To Master Some Of The Most Challenging Poses, But Look What Else You'll Find Inside... Ways to make advanced poses even more challenging Why you should take your yoga practice outdoors The do's and don'ts of an outdoor yoga session A Brief history of yoga Why yoga is beneficial for your health and well-being Detailed pictures and instructions for achieving mind-bending poses Why meditation is essential to your yoga practice How to connect your body, mind and spirit for an even more intense yoga session Plus, so much more! So if you're up for a challenge and you're ready to push your yoga routine to the next level, then I challenge you to spend the next 30 days committing to the poses in this book. But be warned: this is for serious yogis only! Think You've Got What It Takes? ==> Scroll up and click add to cart to get your copy now! tags: yoga, yoga books, yoga poses, yoga advanced, stretching, yoga for weight loss, yoga exercises, mindfulness, yoga for beginners, bodyweight exercises, restorative yoga, yin yoga




Yoga for Everyone


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Yoga can benefit every body, including yours! Discover how to take advantage of all yoga has to offer with this all-encompassing yoga guide. No matter who you are or what your abilities are, Yoga for Everyone includes a fabulous 50 poses proving something for everyone to love. From plus size yoga and pregnancy yoga, to yoga for the elderly or disabled, you can explore variations and modifications to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home. Every exercise utilizes the essential elements of yoga to ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits, and will also allow you to perform all 10 sequences, which combine different poses into one singular experience and focus on specific health benefits each pose has on your body. Dive straight in to discover: - A visually illustrated yoga guide showcasing diversity in people and their mixed fitness abilities - 50 yoga exercises with a minimum of 3 modifications for varying body types - 10 sequences that combine the above-mentioned exercise - Expert information in Yoga and how to incorporate these exercises into everyday life For years, books on yoga have asked readers to bend over backward (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 yoga for real people! Once you familiarise yourself with the yoga exercises that best suit you and your abilities, you’ll begin to notice the benefits of yoga and positive changes they have on your body, whether it’s your enhanced flexibility, your improved posture or your stronger core. What a rewarding experience for readers! Yoga for Everyone aims to teach readers that with a little modification, anyone can practice Yoga, perfect their poses and become stronger and more confident as you go. Whether you want to structure your sun salutation or demand more from your downward dog, this all-encompassing yoga book will be your one-stop guide to achieving perfection with each pose no matter your physical ability, and learn some top tips on yoga anatomy and yoga science along the way. 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 low-impact exercise, Yoga for Everyone 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? Your mind, body and soul will thank you!




30 Essential Yoga Poses


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A yoga teacher and student of B.K.S. Iyengar offers guidance on how to develop a yoga practice—from poses and sequencing to creating targeted routines for pain relief, relaxation, and more Judith Hanson Lasater draws on her wealth of yoga practice and teaching experience, as well as her training as a physical therapist, to present this comprehensive resource for beginning students and their teachers. Several pages are devoted to each of the yoga poses or asana, including photos and charts, introductory steps and variations, benefits, which props to use, and more. Teachers will find guidance on adjustments for beginners learning new poses as well as how to help students more fully realize the pose. Lasater also helps practitioners with notes on how to go inward and what to explore when holding each pose. You’ll also learn how to put poses together in sequences, and Lasater provides several to get you started. You’ll find quick sequences for busy days, for areas of tightness such as the lower back or the hamstrings, and even routines to remedy fatigue, or foster relaxation, or just for strength and balance. Sequences are presented with photographic charts for easy visual reference, as well as a “Mantra for Daily Practice". A glossary of anatomical terms and resources for further study are also included.




The Student's Manual of Yoga Anatomy


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The Student's Manual of Yoga Anatomy is the essential guide for anyone looking to understand the importance of doing yoga poses correctly in order to maximize the benefit and avoid pain and injury. With the guidance of Sally Parkes and Joanna Culley, students and instructors glean a simple and clear understanding of the practice of yoga. Work through 50 step-by-step illustrated poses (asanas) that are perfect for working through each section of the body. Including an overview of the musculoskeletal system to explain the body systems and terminology discussed. Then it deeply introduces yoga, looking at the styles of Hatha yoga, movements of the spine and its axis points, how levers change the intensity of each asana, types of muscle activity, and the science of breathing. Full-color anatomical illustrations and clear, concise text of 50 common yoga asanas make the science easy to understand, and allow a deeper understanding of yoga and how it works with the body, allowing readers to easily apply what they learn to their own practice. Clear notes describe the type of muscle activation, plane of movement, axis of the spine, and options for practical modifications to allow for individual ability and injury rehabilitation. You'll also discover a list of sequences to link the asanas together to form a complete workout routine for a healthy lifestyle. Featuring some of the most popular asanas: - Mountain Pose - Tadasana - Warrior 1 and 2 - Virabhadrasana 1 and 2 - Chair Pose - Utkatasana - Dancer's Pose - Natarajasana - Eagle Pose - Garudasana - Hands to Feet Pose - Padangustasana - Staff Pose - Dandasana - Boat Pose - Navasana - Seated Half Lotus - Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana - Cat/Cow Pose - Marjaryasana/Bitilasana - Locust Pose - Salambasana - Upward Dog Pose - Urdhva Mukha Svanasana