Sivananda Beginner's Guide to Yoga
Author | : Sivananda Yoga Centre |
Publisher | : Gaia |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2004-08-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 1856752607 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781856752602 |
Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sivananda Beginner's Guide to Yoga written by Sivananda Yoga Centre and published by Gaia. This book was released on 2004-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the leader in the field of yoga today, The Sivananda Yoga Centre, comes a long-awaited, essential beginner's guide to this popular exercise. Everything students need to know to begin practicing at home is here, with easy-to-understand instructions and 200 illustrations-including a discussion of yoga's five basic principles: exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet, and meditation. Start with basic, gentle stretches, and in eight sessions, learn the right (and wrong) ways to perform 12 main asanas: Easy Pose, Sun Salutation, Locust, Cobra, Bow, Plough, and more. The guide includes tips on how to lead a yogic lifestyle in terms of diet, stress relief, and positive thinking. Anyone, regardless of age or religion, can practice yoga and achieve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.