Polair Illustrated Yoga Dictionary

Author: Janita Stenhouse
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781905398393
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Comprehensive diictionary of terms used in yoga asanas and in yoga philosophy generally, along with some accompanying Hindu and Buddhist words and reference illustrations of asanas, chakra symbols, and yoga physiology. Almost every posture known is here. English terms and posture names are also explained. This is also an encyclopaedic dictionary giving names and dates of key teachers and yoga authorities. Full diacritical marks are shown on the Sanskrit names, for reference. As the preface states, 'This is a dictionary of terms you may come across on your yoga journey ...it is comprehensive enough to help you in your search for inner peace through yoga.... Sanskrit is the only language that does not take its name from the people who spoke it. The very word Sanskrit implies something put together perfectly, refined and cultured, and the written form is called ... 'the writing of the

Morning Yoga, Evening Yoga

Author: Janita Stenhouse
Publisher: Polair Guides
ISBN: 9781905398096
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Offers two sequences of postures such as: the Surya Namaskar - 'Salutation to the Sun, ' and Chandra Namaskar - 'Salutation to the Moon.' This book is designed to help owls face the morning better and larks cope with the evening - to become more balanced in their routine. It gives information about the history of the sequences

Yoga Journey

Author: Walter Lovelace
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524663964
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Many new students of yoga soon tire when faced with the strangeness and volume of yoga literature and end up practicing yoga gymnastics. This book is an attempt to record how a yoga journey can also be an introduction to a deeper appreciation of yoga philosophy. Embarking on a voyage of discovery into the realms of body, mind, and spirit, we can experience the practical benefits of searching for consciousness.

Ashtanga Yoga Practice Cards

Author: Kino MacGregor
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1611806488
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A full-color practice deck of the Ashtanga Primary Series--by the dynamic yoga teacher Kino MacGregor. Ashtanga Yoga is one of the most popular and rigorous styles of yoga--and now practicing the Primary Series at home could not be easier This full-color set of practice cards includes ninety poses (the series plus each pose in Surya Namaskara A and B), each with photos, instructions, the drishti (point of focus), and a list of benefits. Kino MacGregor's clear, step-by-step instruction of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series is a wonderful initiation for those who are new to the practice and will motivate experienced yogis toward perfection of the form. Her devotion to yoga as a path of self-realization will inspire all practitioners

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.

The Yoga Mind

Author: Rina Jakubowicz
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1623159725
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
Enhance your practice and your life with the mindful wisdom of yoga. The profound inspiration that yoga promises begins not in the body, but in the mind. In The Yoga Mind, internationally renowned yoga expert Rina Jakubowicz takes a simple, accessible approach to the complex origins of yoga philosophy. With clear, thoughtful guidance, The Yoga Mind offers everything you need to deepen your yoga practice and discover a meaningful way of life. Your complete resource for bringing yoga philosophy off the mat and into your life, The Yoga Mind includes: Clear explanations of core yoga principles that turn complex theories into memorable lessons Guided meditations and simple exercises that offer clear, tangible instruction for practicing each principle in your daily life A structured approach to vital yoga themes that brings clarity to crucial, but rarely understood, concepts Whether you read The Yoga Mind cover to cover or skip to a certain topic, you'll find simple actions to incorporate the principles of yoga into a yoga practice that is meaningful to you.

The Yoga Bible

Author: Christina Brown
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440349290
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 725

Book Description
Yoga brings not only a suppleness to the body but also a sense of spiritual and physical well-being to those who practice it. Featuring over 170 postures from the main schools of yoga, The Yoga Bible is the ultimate, comprehensive guide to practicing yoga and finding a mental and physical balance in life. The book encourages yoga beginners and experts alike to find a yoga sequence that suits their personal needs and abilities.

Props for Yoga - Volume 2

Author: Eyal Shifroni
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523409587
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 182

Book Description
This is the 2nd volume in a series of books presenting the use of props in Yoga practice. Following the success of the 1st volume in the series, this book focuses on sitting asanas and forward extensions. Both standard and innovative uses of props are shown. Clear step-by-step instructions are provided along with ample photos, comments and tips. In addition, each family of asanas is preceded by a brief introduction incorporating excerpts from B.K.S. Iyengar and other Yoga teachers and the author's personal perspectives. If you enjoyed A Chair for Yoga and Props for Yoga Volume 1 you will surely find this book valuable.

Modeling the Ecorche Human Figure in Clay

Author: Netra Bahadur Khattri
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781636482415
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
This book is meant for those people or artists, Sculptors, Painters, or Students studying human anatomy or Fine Art. As a Sculptor, Netra Khattri has made this book with the language of Art (Sculpture), how muscles attach to the human skeleton, and from where the muscle originates and inserts with muscle function. Initially, Netra Khattri thought of human muscles as sculptures, beginning to end with skeletons, partial muscled figures, and the origin and function of muscular structures. For example, the reader can look at the skeleton to see how the bones and muscles are constructed in this process of evolution and metamorphosis. Nevertheless, there are more interesting facts in human anatomy than here. The difference between this book shows the Ecorche sculpting process is finished anatomical references rather than, other anatomy book shows drawings of muscles attach with bone and structures of human anatomy.

The Language of Yoga

Author: Nicolai Bachman
Publisher: Sounds True
ISBN: 9781683644743
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
An in-depth reference guide to the vast majority of Sanskrit posture names, terms, and chants used in yoga. Ashtanga. Adhomukhashvanasana, Chakra. Prana. The complex terminology of yoga can be overwhelming to someone new to the practice. For longtime Sanskrit and yoga scholar Nicolai Bachman, these words are not just foreign terms to be memorized and recited during practice. In The Language of Yoga, Bachman shows that each syllable is a door to deeper, richer engagement with yoga not only as a physical exercise, but as a living, vibrating connection to the life force of this tradition. Providing translation, cultural significance, and precise pronunciation for more than 200 illustrated asanas, The Language of Yoga is the definitive guide to the modern usage of Sanskrit. You will also discover: ? Why the exploration of yoga philosophy complements and enriches the physical practice ? Correct spelling and pronunciation of common terms you’ll likely encounter in the studio ? Mudras and chants for different life circumstances ? Downloadable audio files for pronunciation of hundreds of terms and posture names More than just a supplement to your yoga practice, The Language of Yoga vividly illuminates an ancient system of sacred syllables that resonate deep in the subtle body. Whether you’re a passionate enthusiast or a curious beginner, The Language of Yoga offers an invaluable reference guide for any explorer of the yogic path.