30 Essential Yoga Poses

Author: Judith Hanson Lasater
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1930485662
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 495

Book Description
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

Author: Sally Parkes, BSc
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
ISBN: 1592337317
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 195

Book Description
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.

Essential Yoga

Author: Olivia H. Miller
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452125678
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 555

Book Description
“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 Beginners

Author: Olivia Summers
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781511682572
Category : Yoga
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Yoga Can Transform Your Life In Just 10 Minutes A Day! In 'Yoga For Beginners' you'll learn the 30 essential yoga poses that will take you from yoga newbie to yoga enthusiast in just one month. Not only that, but you'll have a much better understanding about how yoga can actually be a way of life. But this book isn't just a bunch of poses! I've included essential information that will guide you on your beginner yoga journey and help you to become the best version of yourself. Yoga doesn't have to be hard and confusing! You'll Discover A Path To Yoga That Is Actually Fun And Enlightening... Now, I'm sure you've heard about all of the health benefits of yoga and they are pretty amazing. But "Yoga For Beginners" is so much more than that! If you follow the advice and plan that I've laid out for you there's no reason you can't completely transform your mind, body and spirit. Here's A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Why being "not flexible" can actually be a good reason to start Yoga Sanskrit terminology reference guide--you won't be intimidated by all those big words 30 Yoga Poses--Learn a new pose each day Why yoga is more than just a form of exercise The art of mindfulness--How to find inner peace through yoga The different types of yoga and which one is best suited for you How to modify certain poses based on injury or restrictions Tips for beginners to get the most out of their yoga practice Why you should never skip Savasana Plus, so much more! If you want to learn the basics of yoga in a fun way and get the most out of your practice-then "Yoga for Beginners" will light the way for your transformation. You will be empowered to change your life in just 30 short days! Are You Ready To Get Started? ==> Scroll up and click add to cart to get your copy now! P.S. If you'd like to check out my other yoga books simply type in 'yoga mastery series' in the search bar! tags: yoga, yoga for beginners, yoga for weight loss, yoga books, yoga poses, stretching, bodyweight exercises

Yoga Abs

Author: Judith Hanson Lasater
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 193048562X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 91

Book Description
The beloved teacher behind Living Your Yoga shares core exercises, yoga poses, and breathing techniques for achieving optimal abdominal health We have unique ways of ascribing a variety of emotions to the belly: “My guts are in a knot,” “I knew it in my gut,” “gut-wrenching,” and, “No guts, no glory.” Yet, too often, we place more emphasis on the way the abdomen looks rather than how it feels and functions. Yoga Abs outlines a series of exercises, yoga poses (asana), and breathing practices (pranayama), designed to achieve optimal health for this crucial area, which houses the organs of both digestion and procreation. Drawing on her experience as a yoga instructor and physical therapist, Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, discusses the anatomical and philosophical aspects of the abdomen, and offers a set of movements that create awareness of these important muscles, and develop and maintain abdominal strength. Each exercise and asana lists: • the props or supports needed • safety guidelines • practice instructions In addition, she has created a special section called “Everyday Abs,” where you will experiment with moving mindfully through your everyday activities, such as driving, cooking, sweeping the floor, and more.

Yoga Fitness for Men

Author: Dean Pohlman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465477632
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 564

Book Description
Maximize athletic performance and increase strength and endurance through the power of yoga. Incorporating yoga into your fitness regime can help you perform better on the sports field and in the gym! Learn how yoga works and integrate key yoga poses and routines to improve flexibility, core strength, and prevent injuries. For centuries yoga has been used to improve overall health and strengthen the mind and body. This yoga guide focuses on helping men perform at their highest fitness levels. Inside the pages of this yoga book you'll find: - More than 50 postures with full-colorr photos and step-by-step instructions. - Over 20 workout routines tailored to specific performance goals, such as endurance and power, or improving your running or weightlifting performance. - Focuses on the functional aspects of yoga, including sports performance and injury prevention. - Information on how yoga can specifically benefit men. - Easy-to-follow steps to execute yoga postures. Yoga is known to have plenty of benefits, but did you know that it also has benefits specifically for men and athletes? At the core, this ancient practice is based on stretching different muscle groups for greater flexibility, ease of movement, and greater power. And these benefits translate to sports performance, gym gains, and overall health - allowing your body to move as it should. No chanting required to master these yoga postures and workouts! Written by Dean Pohlman, sports coach and author, this yoga book for men is focused on yoga's functional fitness benefits and less on the spiritual or emotional aspects. A wonderful gift and fitness resource, Yoga For Men: Build Strength and Improve Performance will help men meet their performance goals, play harder and feel better.

Yoga Bible For Beginners

Author: Charice Kiernan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781952772085
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
Improve Your Health With Yoga Learn why successful people like Beyoncé, Ryan Gosling, and Arianna Huffington all practice yoga! Get access to 30 yoga poses with step-by-step instructions to develop your own yoga practice. Do you often feel stressed, tense, or even anxious? Would you like to live a healthier and happier life instead? Now you can 'The Yoga Bible For Beginners' will allow you to reconnect with your deepest self again, so you can experience deep joy, contentment and inner peace. Get Your Copy of 'The Yoga Bible For Beginners' Moreover, yoga has been shown to alleviate symptoms of: - Back pain - Scoliosis - Fibromyalgia - Heart disease - Stress As well as help to: - Become more flexible - Normalize blood pressure, and - Lose weight And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Get Your Hands on 'The Yoga Bible For Beginners' According to a recent study, the number of Americans that practice yoga regularly has grown from 20.4 million in 2012 to a staggering 36 million in 2016! And that number has likely only increased since then. This many people can't be wrong... In today's world, we are constantly stimulated and tempted to keep up with Joneses. As a result, many people have lost the connection between their mind and body. Sound familiar? Yoga can help restore this balance. For example, one study showed that yoga - even when practiced for the very first time! - can lower cortisol levels, a stress hormone. Why You Should Check Out 'The Yoga Bible For Beginners' In this book, I will take you by the hand. I'll teach you how you can: - develop your own yoga practice in the safety of your own home, and - take back control of your health and happiness. Here's What You Will Learn: - What is Yoga? - The Health Benefits of Yoga - How to Perform a Yoga Pose Correctly - 30 Yoga Poses (Beginner, Advanced, and Expert) - The Foundation of a Yoga Practice: Breath Awareness and Relaxation - How to Make Yoga a Habit - The Eight Limbs of Yoga - How to Meditate - And Much More! And as a FREE BONUS, you'll also receive: - Bonus 1: 5 most common yoga mistakes: how can you avoid them? - Bonus 2: a script inside that you can use to record your own guided relaxation. If you apply what you will learn in 'The Yoga Bible For Beginners', your life will never be the same. So, take out your mat and get ready for your first pose! Let's get started, shall we? Take action now! Scroll to the top of this page and click the Buy Now button.

Living Your Yoga

Author: Judith Hanson Lasater
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1930485859
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 173

Book Description
If you think that you have to retreat to a cave in the Himalayas to find the enlightenment that yoga promises, think again. In this second edition of Living Your Yoga, Judith Hanson Lasater stretches the meaning of yoga beyond its familiar poses and breathing techniques to include the events of daily life—all of them—as ways to practice. This edition includes three new chapters (Relaxation, Empathy, and Worship), a full index, and new interior and cover designs.Using the time-honored wisdom of the Yoga Sutra and the Bhagavad Gita to steer the course, she serves up off-the-mat practices to guide you in deepening your relationships with yourself, your family and friends, and the world around you.Inspiring and practical, she blends her heartfelt knowledge of an ancient tradition with her life experiences as a daughter, sister, partner, mother, friend, and yoga practitioner and teacher. The result: a new yoga that beckons you to find the spiritual in everyday life.

2,100 Asanas

Author: Daniel Lacerda
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316270628
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 1591

Book Description
This fully-illustrated New York Times bestseller categorizes an astonishing 2,100 yoga poses through photographs and descriptions for optimal benefit including adaptations for all levels of expertise and ages. A thoughtful, inspiring, meticulously-crafted guide to the practice of yoga, 2,100 Asanas will explore hundreds of familiar poses along with modified versions designed to bring more healthful options to yogis of all experience and ability. Organized into eight sections for the major types of poses -- standing, seated, core, quadruped, inversions, prone, supine and backbends -- and each section gently progresses from easy to more challenging. Each pose is accompanied by the name of the pose in English and Sanskrit, the Drishti point (eye gaze), the chakras affected and primary benefits.

Yin Yoga

Author: Kassandra Reinhardt
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241328438
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 432

Book Description
Stretch the mindful way with this all-encompassing guide to Yin Yoga. In today's fast-paced world it's easy to lose the balance in our lives and the connection with our bodies. DK believes it's time to change that! Yin Yoga offers a remedy to the stress and hustle of everyday life. Heard of the term but don't know where to begin? No worries, we've got you covered! The same way that Yin balances Yang in ancient philosophies, the slower yin-style yoga featured in this yoga book offers an alternative to the faster more active forms of yoga. Instead, Yin yoga concentrates on holding and breathing through floor-based poses, awarding you with the time and space to clear both your mind and body. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 50 poses focusing on specific areas of the body -Each yoga pose is demonstrated with photographic step-by-step detail -20 sequences linking the poses, tailored to your physical and emotional targets -Introductory spreads covering the basic techniques behind Yin Yoga The first full-coloured step-by-step Yin yoga book on the market, this all-encompassing yoga guide is a must-have volume for individuals seeking a mindful and meditative approach to their yoga practice, as well as beginners and older yoga practitioners who are looking to adopt a slower-paced approach to yoga. You can explore gentle variations to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home. Every exercise utilises the essential elements of Yin yoga to ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits, and will also allow you to perform all 20 sequences, which combine over 50 different poses into one singular experience and focus on specific health benefits each pose has on your body. For years, books on yoga have asked readers to bend over backwards (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 gentle yoga for the mind, body and soul. 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 gentle low-impact exercise whilst encouraging mindfulness, Yin Yoga 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? Perhaps your mind, body and soul will thank you!