Author : Swami Vishnu Devananda
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 31,87 MB
Release : 2011-02-23
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 030778620X
Since 1960, more than 1 million people have used this classic guide to tap the incredible power of yoga. The attractive new edition, in a new size, will appeal to a wide audience of contemporary yoga students.
Author : Swami Vivekananda
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,81 MB
Release : 2023-02-16
Category :
ISBN : 9789354623820
The four types of yoga are covered in length in the current book, along with its philosophy, psychology, and practise techniques. It provides a comparison of the four yogas, outlining their similarities and distinctions. By destroying the ego, karma yoga, also known as the yoga of selfless action, aims to address the issue of ignorance. We are tethered to this world by attachment because of the ego, which was born out of ignorance. The practise of bhakti yoga involves inward purification. Bhakti-central yoga's thesis is that love is the most fundamental human emotion. Love is cosmocentric and divinely inspired in its most pure form. Raja-yoga ignites the flame of awareness of the self within in order to reach the Divine.
Author : Swati Chanchani
Publisher : Ubs Pub Distributors Limited
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 12,59 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9788186112229
Author : Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 16,94 MB
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1583949844
The Concise Book of Yoga Anatomy is the definitive guide to the study of yoga anatomy--a perfect companion book for any yoga teacher or practitioner seeking to understand the biomechanics of the body as it applies to yoga practice. The book is visually designed in quick reference format to offer useful information about the main skeletal muscles that are central to yoga, with asanas to demonstrate the particular muscles and muscle groups. Over 230 full color illustrations detail each muscle's origin, insertion, and action in order to clearly reveal how the muscles come into play in the movements and postures of yoga. Knowledge of yoga anatomy is paramount to the ability to teach or practice with no injury to oneself or others. With this foundation in place, it is possible to focus on the spiritual element of yoga as well as the physical. Yoga is a union of the two, so where appropriate, the more profound side of the practice is mentioned as it relates to the body. The Concise Book of Yoga Anatomy illustrates the form and function of the muscles first, then interlays the muscles into the yoga posture for full understanding in a clear and integrated way, explaining the technique of the asanas, as well as other important aspects of yoga: pranayamas, the bandhas, and chakras. Table of Contents About This Book 1 Anatomical Orientation 2 Muscles of Respiration 3 Muscles of the Face and Neck 4 Muscles of the Spine 5 The Deep Core and Pelvic Floor 6 Muscles of the Shoulder and Upper Arm 7 Muscles of the Forearm and Hand 8 Muscles of the Hip 9 Muscles of the Knee 10 Muscles of the Ankle/Foot Resources General Index Index of Muscles
Author : Srivatsa Ramaswami
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 21,86 MB
Release : 2005-07-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781569244029
Sri T. Krishnamacharya (1888–1989) was the most influential figure in the last 100 years in the field of yoga. Many of today's best-known yoga teachers—including his brother-in-law B. K. S. Iyengar, his son T. K. V. Desikachar, and Pattabhi Jois, founder of Ashtanga yoga—studied with him and modeled their own yoga styles after his practice and teaching. Yet, despite his renowned status, Krishnamacharya's wisdom has never before been made completely available, just as he taught it. Now, in The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga, Srivatsa Ramaswami—Krishnamacharya's longest-standing student outside his own family—presents his master's teachings of yogasanas in unprecedented detail. Drawing upon his 33 years of direct study, beginning in 1955 and continuing nearly until his teacher's death, Ramaswami presents more than nine hundred poses and variations in logically structured sequences, precisely describing Krishnamacharya's complete Vinyasakrama system. Along with every movement of each yoga posture, he covers the proper breathing techniques for each pose—something no other book also derived from Krishnamacharya's teaching does. Nearly 1,000 full-color photographs are featured in this authoritative landmark presentation of the study practiced by the "grandfather of modern yoga."
Author : Candace Moore
Publisher : Victory Belt Publishing
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 47,10 MB
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : 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!
Author : Martin Kirk
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 39,49 MB
Release : 2005-10-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1492582492
Experience the physical benefits and body awareness from hatha yoga—the most popular form of yoga today. Hatha Yoga Illustrated presents nearly 650 full-color photos to visually demonstrate 77 standard poses from hatha yoga that apply to all major hatha styles including Iyengar, Astanga, Anusara, and Bikram. Individual poses are presented from start to finish, showing you how to achieve proper alignment and breathing to ensure challenging yet safe execution. The result is an increase in the effectiveness, both physically and mentally, you'll experience with each pose. Several pose variations based on your personal preference, ability, and fitness level are also included. Eleven sample yoga routines show how to assemble the poses into workouts that meet your specific time, difficulty, and intensity parameters. Colorful and comprehensive, Hatha Yoga Illustrated is organized for your ultimate convenience and use. Use it to guide your muscles, as well as your mind, and increase strength and stamina, reduce stress and anxiety, reduce blood pressure, and increase flexibility.
Author : Machelle M. Seibel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 40,44 MB
Release : 2002-11-11
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1440627983
Interest in yoga is at an all-time high, especially among women. Whether readers wish to begin the practice or are already involved in yoga, this innovative book will help them understand the unique benefits yoga provides for a woman's health and mental well-being. The authors lead women of all ages through the health and life cycles specific to females by illustrating the spiritual and physical advantages of Kundalini yoga, as taught by yoga master Yogi Bhajan. Hari Khalsa applies ancient wisdom to explain how to determine and enhance one's own special relationship with the mind, body, and soul. Using his expertise on women's health issues, Dr. Siebel reveals the scientific basis for yoga's positive effects on the brain. Together, Dr. Siebel and Hari Khalsa create a dialogue of spiritualism and science, elucidating how every woman can reap the rewards of yoga for a lifetime.
Author : Lucy Lidell
Publisher : Random House
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 24,52 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Hatha yoga
ISBN : 0091874610
Offers a guide to yoga. This book covers various aspects of the discipline and provides inspiration for beginners and experts alike. It shows you how to: develop a fit and beautiful body; improve your health; keep youthful in every stage of life; enjoy a troublefree pregnancy; eat wisely and well; and banish stress and tension.
Author : Howard Kent
Publisher : HarperElement
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 25,24 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Hatha yoga
ISBN : 9781862044562
With easy-to-follow step-by-step guides to the classic yoga postures, as well as a detailed explanation of all aspects of yoga, this is the essential companion to yoga for students and teachers.
