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Author: Alan Finger Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc. ISBN: 0609804057 Category : Exercise Languages : en Pages : 226
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Let the modern authority on yoga guide you on the most important journey you'll ever take. As people search for inner peace amid increasingly hectic lives, the practice of yoga continues to gain popularity. Yoga means to yoke, or to bring together, the various aspects of the self -- body, mind, and spirit -- and while the physical and mental benefits of yoga are truly astounding, to many people the idea of yoga is intimidating. In fact, nothing could be easier than starting a yoga practice, and Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga is the perfect guide. In the first section, Yoga Master Alan Finger offers a brief history of the different types of yoga and how they are practiced in the West, including an explanation of the ISHTA yoga that Alan created and that is taught at Yoga Zone. You'll learn about the benefits of yoga and how to prepare for a practice with different breathing exercises. Next Alan outlines two series of beginner postures, accompanying each pose with detailed instructions on how to achieve it, along with tips and modifications for various fitness levels. All the exercises are fully illustrated and the text is instructional yet friendly, in the tradition of a Yoga Zone studio class. Following the postures, there's a special section on relaxation and meditation, cornerstones of any yoga practice. Packed with personality and full of valuable information, Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga will introduce you to a life of unlimited possibilities and infinite joy.
Author: Alan Finger Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers ISBN: 0609804065 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 178
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In this essential guide for the 10 million Americans who practice yoga and for the many more who begin every day, each of the five parts contains a series of fully illustrated yoga poses, with benefits that stretch beyond mere fitness.
Author: Alan Finger Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc. ISBN: 0609804057 Category : Exercise Languages : en Pages : 226
Book Description
Let the modern authority on yoga guide you on the most important journey you'll ever take. As people search for inner peace amid increasingly hectic lives, the practice of yoga continues to gain popularity. Yoga means to yoke, or to bring together, the various aspects of the self -- body, mind, and spirit -- and while the physical and mental benefits of yoga are truly astounding, to many people the idea of yoga is intimidating. In fact, nothing could be easier than starting a yoga practice, and Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga is the perfect guide. In the first section, Yoga Master Alan Finger offers a brief history of the different types of yoga and how they are practiced in the West, including an explanation of the ISHTA yoga that Alan created and that is taught at Yoga Zone. You'll learn about the benefits of yoga and how to prepare for a practice with different breathing exercises. Next Alan outlines two series of beginner postures, accompanying each pose with detailed instructions on how to achieve it, along with tips and modifications for various fitness levels. All the exercises are fully illustrated and the text is instructional yet friendly, in the tradition of a Yoga Zone studio class. Following the postures, there's a special section on relaxation and meditation, cornerstones of any yoga practice. Packed with personality and full of valuable information, Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga will introduce you to a life of unlimited possibilities and infinite joy.
Author: Alan Finger Publisher: Shambhala Publications ISBN: 1590302559 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 157
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According to the yogic tradition of India, the seven chakras, or energy centers, concentrate and distribute refined life-force energy throughout the body. Yoga master Alan Finger, well-known for his many Yoga Zone teaching videos, presents detailed yoga practices and meditation instructions for understanding the chakras and bringing them into balance. This book is for serious students who wish to cultivate subtle energies using ancient tantric methods. Illustrated with photos and anatomical drawings, with audio recordings of guided meditations to supplement your practice available for free online.
Author: Julia Clarke Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN: 1646111850 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 327
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Relax, relieve, restore—a beginner's path to healing with restorative yoga Recovering from an injury, an illness, or just interested in a natural way to relax? Restorative yoga focuses on simple poses in supported positions, encouraging deep relaxation so your mind can enter a peaceful, meditative state. Dive in with an introduction to the spiritual origins and rejuvenating benefits of restorative yoga. Find the right position to reduce lower back pain, relieve stress, breathe easier, improve your energy, and even prepare your body for childbirth—all with illustrated instructions to get you into and out of each pose safely and comfortably. Restorative Yoga for Beginners includes: Take it easy—Make restorative yoga a lasting practice with simple suggestions on what to wear and what props you'll need. Strike a pose—Ease into 36 essential restorative yoga poses, including labels with the therapeutic benefits of each—and extend your practice for deeper healing with 20 sequences. Breath of fresh air—Refresh your vital energy (prana) with breathing exercises and meditations designed to improve your digestion, heart rate, and more. Restorative Yoga for Beginners offers the guidance to begin your yoga practice and bring harmony to your quality of life—one gentle stretch at a time.
Author: Yoga Matt Publisher: Ten Speed Press ISBN: 1984856952 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 134
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Practical, down-to-earth advice on yoga for men, weekend warriors, aging athletes, and anyone else who could benefit from a bit more flexibility. “An excellent introduction . . . fun and humorous . . . This book will help make yoga less intimidating, and it’s a great way to inspire the men you care about.”—Namaste Nourished Thirty-six million Americans practice yoga for its touted benefits: serenity, flexibility, strength, endurance, and reduced stress. Would you like to join them? If so, this simple guide is for you. Yoga for the Inflexible Male features three yoga practices, each about an hour long and containing around fifteen poses, with most poses having a Good, Not-So-Bad, or Ugly variation so that almost anyone can participate (no XY chromosome, prior experience, or athletic ability necessary). There are breathing tips and easy-to-follow drawings for every pose, and the book is full of genuine yoga wisdom and jokes to make the yoga part go down easy. There are special sequences geared for practitioners of specific sports, such as running, cycling, and golf, and suggestions for props that can be found in any house—so no extra gear to buy. This book is perfect if you are looking to attain the wellness benefits of yoga in the comfort of your home and without judgement. Bonus: This edition includes access to a free restorative practice PDF. See “Yoga Matt’s Final Roll-up” inside!
Author: Olivia H. Miller Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 1452125678 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 555
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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: Richard Faulds Publisher: Bantam ISBN: 0307486869 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 433
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“Over an extraordinary thirty year history, Kripalu Center has been a pioneer in combining authentic yoga with a contemporary Western lifestyle.” —John Abbott, President, Yoga Journal From the senior teachers of the world-renowned Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health–the largest yoga and retreat center in North America–comes this comprehensive guide to the unique and influential Kripalu method, which emphasizes individual growth over outward perfection of form, making it accessible to people of all ages, fitness levels, and body types. KRIPALU YOGA A Guide to Practice On and Off the Mat Beginning with step-by-step “experiences” that teach essential body and breath awareness, Kripalu Yoga features fully illustrated routines for beginners and intermediate students , including Kripalu’s easy-to-follow “press point” instructions. For advanced students, there is a broad menu of additional poses to increase strength, flexibility, and challenge. Far more than an exercise program, Kripalu Yoga also teaches the lifestyle practices and energy techniques that make yoga a powerful catalyst for physical healing, psychological growth, and spiritual awakening.
Author: Kimberly Fowler Publisher: Rodale Books ISBN: 1605291021 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 305
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If you've ever wanted to try yoga but felt intimidated to walk into a class—or maybe tried it but were put off by complicated poses, foreign terminology, or chanting—The No OM Zone is for you. This practical guide is designed to make yoga accessible to everyone and is based on the pioneering program by former professional triathlete, Kimberley Fowler. Fowler's pioneering Yoga for Athletes® Workout and DVD introduced everyday people to yoga with a fun and fulfilling approach. The No OM Zone offers a range of yoga workouts as well as excellent information on: *The benefits of yoga, from improved posture to increased energy and lower stress *Injury prevention and rehabilitation through yoga *Types of yoga and yoga styles, from Kundalini to Power Yoga, and which one is right for you *Breath work and meditation *Poses that target specific muscle groups and areas of the body *Sports-related benefits and sports-specific poses to help you excel at your favorite event or pastime Designed to get you off the couch and onto the mat, The No OM Zone can help you enjoy the amazing, lifelong benefits of the ancient practice.
Author: Jivana Heyman Publisher: Shambhala Publications ISBN: 0834842394 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 225
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“A treasure trove . . . what Yoga, capital Y, is all about.” —Donna Farhi “Nothing less than a gem.” —Judith Lasater “A vital tool.” —Book Riot This daring, visionary book revolutionizes yoga practice, making it truly accessible to everyone—in every body, at any age, and in any state of health Yoga practice has so much to offer us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. But many of us feel discouraged to practice because we see young, slim, flexible, well, and able-bodied people dominating yoga spaces. Yet, yoga is truly a practice for all—conferring enormous benefits to our overall well-being as our bodies change, age, and navigate various health challenges. Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga, views yoga as a basic human right—saying we all deserve to practice it in whatever state we find our body or mind. Accessible Yoga offers a simple, clear, and wonderfully adaptable practice for all people regardless of ability, health, and body type. Heyman has spent over twenty years sharing yoga with people of all abilities and backgrounds, and in this book, he shares his knowledge by breaking down complex yoga poses, breathing practices, meditation techniques, and yoga teachings into clearly understandable and practical tools we can use every day, regardless of our limitations or challenges.
Author: Samantha Mellor Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781539443414 Category : Languages : en Pages : 86
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This 80 page guide covers 40+ poses and variations to increase your aerial repertoire. Great for beginners and experienced aerialists alike, the poses range from being on, hovering slightly over and off the ground. With full color photos and detailed descriptions this guide offers a new perspective to aerial yoga. I find these poses to be grounding, healing and challenging. In the first few chapters you will find new ways to improve back flexibility, pigeon poses that invert and ground you, twists that get your senses flowing and lunges that will send your splits to new heights! These chapters are followed by conditioning exercises and a chapter guiding you through my favorite flows. Throughout this book you will find tips on stretching and positioning that help to enhance your practice. This guide is a great companion for the aspiring aerialist/yogi and as always, recommended to go alongside your aerial yoga practice with a competent aerial instructor.
Author: Alan Finger
Author: Alan Finger
Author: Alan Finger
Author: Alan Finger
Author: Julia Clarke
Author: Yoga Matt
Author: Olivia H. Miller
Author: Richard Faulds
Author: Kimberly Fowler
Author: Jivana Heyman
Author: Samantha Mellor