Yoga: The Path To Holistic Health : Around the world, increasing numbers of
people are turning to yoga as a means of keeping fit and reducing stress. In
this comprehensive and highly illustrated guide B.K.S. Iyengar, the world's
leading teacher of yoga, shares his unique, holistic approach. For Iyengar, yoga
is more than just a form of exercise; it is a holistic experience that benefits
the body, mind, and spirit. He outlines the philosophy and ideals behind this
ancient practice and explains how yoga can help to counter the stresses of
modern living. Designed for every level of ability, age, and physical condition,
there are detailed instructions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced
students. Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions explain how to perform
each yoga asana, or posture, correctly, while a unique 360-degree view of the
final pose shows exactly how to position each part of the body...
Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers, and Practitioners
:Anatomy of Hatha Yoga is the only modern authoritative source that correlates
the study of hatha yoga with anatomy and physiology. Hatha yoga is comprised of
stretching, strengthening and breathing exercises in upright, lying down and
inverted postures. Yoga teachers and students, personal trainers, medical
therapists, or anyone who is curious or troubled about how the body responds to
stretching and exercise will find in this book a cornucopia -- partly new and
partly old -- of readable and reliable information. It was written and edited to
meet the needs of a general audience largely unschooled in the biomechanical
sciences, and yet to attract and challenge the interests of the medical
profession. This book features 230 black and white photographs and more than 120
diagrams and anatomical illustrations.
Fit
and Fabulous After 40: A 5-Part Program for Turning Back the Clock : We all
know that aging is inevitable–but how gracefully you age is up to you.
Scientific research shows that we can turn back the clock through a targeted
regimen of age-busting exercise and nutrition. Now, in Fit and Fabulous After
40, award-winning fitness expert Denise Austin presents her own revolutionary,
sure-fire plan to help you stay healthy, strong, slim, and fabulous–no matter
what your age! By exercising for just thirty minutes a day, using cutting-edge
techniques such as yoga and Pilates-based exercises, and eating for maximum
health and vitality, you can build strength, shed extra pounds, improve
flexibility and balance, and look years younger. Fit and Fabulous After 40
includes: Easy-to-follow workout plans for every day of the week Fat-blasting,
toning exercises to target specific areas of the body Weekly nutrient-packed
meal plans with delicious slimming recipes Denise’s personal vitamin and
supplement regimen Invaluable advice on common health concerns for women, such
as menopause, breast cancer, and heart disease Special beauty tips–including
anti-wrinkle exercises!
Dancing the Body of Light : Dancing the Body of Light is the title of the
book that Dona has brought out with her student and fellow yoga teacher, Orit
Sen-Gupta. Together they have explored the past and present stages of yoga and
offer in this ambitious manuscript a way that the art of yoga can continue to
develop in the future. Perfect pose, empty mind, and wide heart are at the basis
of this development, in which all the aspects of the human being are brought
together into one organic whole. This was undoubtedly the aim of the ancient
yogi's, but as happens to all traditions, at a certain moment in history the
descriptions take the place of reality, the vehicle to arrive at life becomes
more important than life itself. The book "Dancing the Body of Light: the Future
of Yoga", aims at refreshing old concepts and giving them a new, modern look.
Raja-Yoga :By Swami Vivekananda, Raja-Yoga, the path of meditation and
control of the mind, gives a scientific treatment of Yoga philosophy describing
methods of concentration, psychic development and the liberation of the soul
from bondage of the body. Rja-Yoga also includes Swami Vivekananda's translation
and commentary of the "Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali." Raja-Yoga, along with Swami
Vivekananda's Karma-Yoga, Bhakti-Yoga, and Jnna-Yoga, are considered classics
and outstanding treatises on Hindu philosophy. The Swami's deep spiritual
insight, fervid eloquence, and broad human sympathy shine forth in these works
and offer inspiration to all spiritual seekers.
Yoga
: Yoga’s 5,000-year tradition is rich and varied, and has always evolved to meet
the needs of the culture it serves. Ever increasing numbers of people come to
the practice and encounter its many benefits: the union of opposites; an
understanding of the effect of the outside world on the body; a significant
reduction in stress; a path to liberation; and the discovery of one’s true self.
Above all else, yoga has been and continues to be about the process of
transformation. Linda Sparrowe discusses yoga’s roots in the sacred texts and
provides a look at the 20th-century yogis who brought it to the West — Swami
Sivananda Saraswati, Indra Devi, and B. K. S. Iyengar, to name a few.
Yoga: A Gem for Women : Yoga, A Gem for Women presents a detailed, practical
guide for the yoga student who wants to go deeper with her practice of Hatha
Yoga. The book is divided into three sections that create an integrated path of
yoga suitable for both the beginner and advanced student: Theory--Yoga and Women
A natural bridge to health and well-being Practice--Knowing Your Body Techniques
and benefits of over 80 asanas complete with photographs and detailed
instructions Experience--On the Threshold of Peace Relaxation, breathing and the
practice of meditation.
Ashtanga Yoga: The Definitive Step-By-Step Guide to Dynamic Yoga : I highly
recommend this book. It is absolutely wonderful. It demonstrates all the steps
exactly, and helped me between weekly classes for beginners. The book made
everything the instructor explained simple and clear, and the excellent
photographs show the steps I forgot in the first classes. The book is helpful on
many levels, and can help each person wherever they are in their Ashtanga Yoga
practice. The explanations ring with clarity. What a wonderful gift John Scott
has offered the yoga student. (Reviewer: Jean Thami from Columbus, OH USA)
Improve Your Golf With Yoga Techniques : There is no doubt that the method
in this book brings results. I congratulate the authors for skillfully using the
techniques of yoga in the service of playing better golf. It's great to have
exercises to warm-up physically and focus mentally. All the exercises are
directly beneficial to improving the game, especially because they are
well-explained and illustrated. The reader can implement them right away and
feel the results. As a yoga student interested in learning golf, rather than
intimidated by such a daunting sport, I feel more confident and encouraged to
play because of the techniques in this book. Thanks especially to Stefani Pappas
whose joy, energy, and enthusiasm come through the printed pages so effectively.
(Reviewer: A reader from Asuncion, Paraguay, South America.)
Back
Care Basics: A Doctor's Gentle Yoga Program for Back and Neck Pain Relief :
I purchased this book when it was first published, and I still use it today. My
first copy was so well used, I recently purchased a new copy (it would be great
to have a spiral bound). I've experienced back pain for over 15 years. Doctors
suggested surgery, which I declined. I've seen over a dozen chiropractors over
the past decade, some seemed to help, some did not. As I do not expect any
doctor to "cure" my backpain, neither do I expect this or any book to "cure" it.
What I have learned from this book has helped me to help myself. I have improved
my posture, greatly reduced my backpain, and have begun taking yoga classes. I'd
like to thank the author for writing this very helpful book, and I look forward
to any new titles that may be released by Mary Pullig Schatz in the future.
(Reviewer: A reader from NYC).
Yoga
for Children :This book is well-written, and approaches yoga at a good level
for kids. The authors have selected a good variety of movements, and presented
them in a format that make them accessible to kids. There is a mixture of easy
and not-so-easy positions, and instructions for how to start simple and get more
advanced as the child progresses. There is also ample instruction for the adult
who is overseeing their practice. I haven't had a lot of exposure to yoga
myself, but I got enough information from the book that (with a little
preparatory work on my part) I felt confident in knowing how to get them in the
right position while watching out for any problems. (Reviewer: A reader from
Houston, TX USA).
Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: There was yoga before the time of
Patanjali but it was not written down, or at least no text survives. We find
elements of the practice in the Upanishads and of course in the Bhagavad Gita.
But before Patanjali's codification there was no systematic text to guide the
aspirant. Since then Patanjali's sutras have been translated into many languages
along with commentary to elucidate the concise text, with Vyasa's commentary
from the ninth century--upon which Iyengar makes some reliance--being the most
important. Reviewer: Dennis Littrell from SoCal).
