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Yoga: 50 Poses and Meditations for Body, Mind, and Spirit (Reference to Go)
by Olivia H. MillerIncrease strength and decrease stress, anytime and anywhere, with this quick reference to poses and meditations from the author of Essential Yoga.Now beginners, experts, and teachers alike can make rejuvenating meditations part of daily life with this beautifully illustrated ebook edition of The Yoga Deck, featuring fifty yoga poses and meditations. Each easy-to-use exercise gives detailed instructions, benefits, and an affirmation. If you’re short on time, you can pick just an exercise to perform, or for a more guided experience, follow one of the sequences provided. Create an exercise routine that focuses on your specific needs. In the park or at the office, this ebook is perfect for stress relief, promoting strength and energy, and relaxation—anytime, anywhere.
Yoga
by Donald MoyerWritten by an author who has practiced Iyengar-style yoga since 1971, and who studied it with B. K. S. Iyengar himself, Yoga: Awakening the Inner Body is a thorough, up-to-date resource for students and teachers. Using questions such as "Do you have sloping shoulders or square-set shoulders?" and "Are the muscles at the back of your upper arms weak?" the book allows readers to tailor the instruction to fit their needs. Eight chapters cover everything from balancing the sternum to aligning the shoulder blades to exploring the relationship among the collarbone, kidneys, and groin. The book also features an introduction in which the author defines the inner body and the various stages of awakening and gives suggestions for using the book.
Yoga: Awakening the Inner Body
by Donald MoyerIn Yoga: Awakening the Inner Body, Donald Moyer draws on over thirty years of yoga teaching and practice experience. His groundbreaking work is designed for yoga students and teachers to develop a home practice and to deepen their understanding of all aspects of yoga--the anatomical, the physiological, the mental, and the spiritual.In Part One, "Finding Inner Balance," he offers a comprehensive guide for the practice of yoga's two most important inverted poses. These two chapters help you select props according to your body type, and suggest ways to check your alignment once you are in the pose.Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand), including variations and alternativesSalamba Sirsasana (Headstand), including variations and alternativesPart Two, "Themes and Variations," consists of six chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the upper body. Each chapter begins with an anatomical introducation that establishes the theme to be explored in the subsequent practice sequence. The sequences include standing poses, backbends, twists, inverted poses, forward bends, pranayama (breathing practice), and relaxation.The Three Diaphragms: balance your three diaphragms (pelvic, respiratory, and thoracic) to facilitate movement and improve breathingBalance Your Sternum: align your sternum--the manubrium (upper sternum), the sternal body, and the xiphoid process--to free your upper spineCollarbones, Kidneys, and Groins: discover an effortless way to stabilize the pelvis, open the shoulders, and lengthen the spineAlign Your Shoulder Blades: work with a circular movement of your shoulder blades to create space in your shoulder jointsStabilize Your Elbows: learn how to strengthen your arms by stabilizing your elbow jointsStrengthen the Base of Your Neck: activate the deeper muscles of your neck for a strong and healthy cervical spine
Yoga: Awakening the Inner Body
by Donald Moyer Susan Leigh FosterWritten by an author who has practiced Iyengar-style yoga since 1971, and who studied it with B. K. S. Iyengar himself, Yoga: Awakening the Inner Body is a thorough, up-to-date resource for students and teachers. Using questions such as "Do you have sloping shoulders or square-set shoulders?" and "Are the muscles at the back of your upper arms weak?" the book allows readers to tailor the instruction to fit their needs. Eight chapters cover everything from balancing the sternum to aligning the shoulder blades to exploring the relationship among the collarbone, kidneys, and groin. The book also features an introduction in which the author defines the inner body and the various stages of awakening and gives suggestions for using the book.
Yoga: per una vita sana
by Krishna S Swapnil MLo yoga è un'antica pratica fondata su un metodo di sviluppo che equilibra il corpo, la mente e l'anima. Lo yoga è una filosofia, una passione e uno stile di vita per le persone che lo praticano. Lo yoga è ora ampiamente praticato nei centri ricreativi, nei centri benessere, nelle scuole, negli ospedali e negli ambulatori. Rilassa la mente. La linea di base è che devi imparare a prestare attenzione. Riuscirai a perfezionare la tua attenzione, prima con il corpo e progredendo verso l'intelletto. Durante la tua pratica, vedrai vantaggi mentali e spirituali. Yoga per una vita sana è un libro per principianti che sono sinceramente interessati a imparare e praticare lo yoga.
Yoga
by Elizabeth Silas Diane GoodneyFor centuries, people around the world have practiced yoga to develop flexibility and build strong muscles. However, yoga is more than just stretching and bending your limbs -- it is also about exercising your mind. Discover what it really means to be a yogi, from learning challenging poses such as Mountain and Warrior, to improving your self-confidence. Yoga offers a basic introduction to this popular practice, including step-by-step instructions.
Yoga: A Complete Practice And Lifestyle Guide:
by Sivananda Yoga Vedanta CentreAchieve a healthy body, mental alertness, and inner serenity through the practice of yoga.Combining step-by-step asanas, detailed illustrations, programmes, mindfulness techniques, diet advice, and recipes, Yoga: Your Home Practice Companion is the complete practice and lifestyle guide for students of all abilities.Master breathing and mindfulness techniques to recharge your energy levels and combat stress. Embrace a healthier more yogic way of eating with diet advice and more than 40 nutritious plant-based recipes. Written by the experts from the world-renowned Sivananda Yoga Vedana Centres, Yoga: Your Home Practice Companion has everything you need in one complete package.
Yoga: The Practice of Myth and Sacred Geometry
by Rama Jyoti VernonIn Yoga: The Practice of Myth and Sacred Geometry, master teacher Rama Jyoti Vernon shares techniques and knowledge suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced students and teachers ready to explore the deeper aspects of this ancient system. <p><p>Discover Rama's unique approach to the breath, a deeply therapeutic method that places the practitioner in a space of being rather than doing. Explore the hidden meanings behind yoga postures, along with their physiological, psychological, and spiritual effects. Learn how the fruits of this deep practice can inform personal choices and relationships.
Yoga – Anticolonial Philosophy: An Action-Focused Guide to Practice
by Shyam RanganathanProviding a decolonial, action-focused account of Yoga philosophy, this practical work from Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, pioneering scholar in the field of Indian moral philosophy, focuses on the South Asian tradition to explore what Yoga was like prior to colonization. It challenges teachers and trainees to reflect on the impact of Western colonialism on Yoga as well as understand Yoga as the original decolonial practice in a way that is accessible. Each chapter takes the reader through a journey of sources and traditions, beginning with an investigation into the colonial -Platonic and Aristotelian- approaches to pedagogy in colonized yoga spaces, through contrary, ancient philosophies of South Asia, such as Jainism, Buddhism, Sankhya, and various forms of Vedanta, to sources of Yoga, including the Upanisads, Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. With discussions of the precolonial philosophy of Yoga, its relationship to social justice, and modern postural yoga's relationship with colonial trauma, this is a comprehensive guide for any yoga teacher or trainee to activate and synergize their practice. Supplementary online resources bring the text to life, making this the perfect text for yoga teacher trainings.
Yoga 365: Daily Wisdom for Life, On and Off the Mat
by Susanna Harwood RubinBring your practice everywhere you go with this collection of daily readings on balance, resilience, and more.Yoga 365 presents a year’s worth of daily readings that invite yoga lovers of every skill level to bring the inspiration they experience on their mats into their everyday lives. Each entry explores a mind-body theme such as balance, strength, and resilience in a short, illuminating paragraph that can be enjoyed in the morning or at bedtime, incorporated into a yoga session, or read on the go. Yogis will find Yoga 365 to be a motivating tool for personal growth that continues long after the mat is rolled up.
Yoga 7 Minutes a Day, 7 Days a Week: A Gentle Daily Practice for Strength, Clarity, and Calm
by Gertrud HirschiThis little book provides basic 7-minute yoga exercises for each day of the week. The exercises are organized by the mythological and planetary significances of each particular day. For example, Monday is the day of the moon and its focus is on cleansing, introspection, and planning. The gentle daily exercises, each including a mantra and a meditation, focus on various parts of the body—from the heart and shoulders to the pelvis and the digestive tract. By the end of the week, the practitioner will have experienced full-body yoga, and every part of the body will feel energized and strong. <P><P>This is more than a book for the body; Hirschi has constructed a simple step-by-step program that aims to heal and energize the soul and spirit.
Yoga à la maison: Cours pour débutants
by Aimar RollánVous voulez apprendre à faire du yoga à la maison? Si vous avez un tapis et quelques mètres d’espace libre, vous pouvez commencer facilement et en toute sécurité avec ce cours pour débutants. Vous allez apprendre les bases du yoga, la respiration abdominale et trois routines très faciles à faire chez soi le matin, l’après-midi et le soir, avec les exercices expliqués étape par étape et les vidéos enregistrées sur Youtube comme support visuel. Ceci est un cours de yoga depuis le début, pour tout le monde.
Yoga Abs
by Judith Hanson LasaterDrawing on her experience as a yoga teacher and physical therapist, author Judith Lasater presents an innovative and easy-to-follow program of exercises, asana, and breathing practices. They will help you to: understand the meaning of abdomen and belly learn the anatomy and kinesiology of the abdomen develop and maintain abdominal strength honor your gut feelingsIn addition, she has created a special section called "Everyday Abs," where you will experiment with moving mindfully through your activites, such as driving, cooking, sweeping the floor, and more.
Yoga Abs
by Judith Hanson Lasater P. T.Drawing on her experience as a yoga teacher and physical therapist, author Judith Lasater presents an innovative and easy-to-follow program of exercises, asana, and breathing practices. They will help you to: * understand the meaning of abdomen and belly * learn the anatomy and kinesiology of the abdomen * develop and maintain abdominal strength * honor your gut feelings In addition, she has created a special section called "Everyday Abs," where you will experiment with moving mindfully through your activites, such as driving, cooking, sweeping the floor, and more.
Yoga Abs
by Judith Hanson Lasater P. T.Drawing on her experience as a yoga teacher and physical therapist, author Judith Lasater presents an innovative and easy-to-follow program of exercises, asana, and breathing practices. They will help you to: * understand the meaning of abdomen and belly * learn the anatomy and kinesiology of the abdomen * develop and maintain abdominal strength * honor your gut feelings In addition, she has created a special section called "Everyday Abs," where you will experiment with moving mindfully through your activites, such as driving, cooking, sweeping the floor, and more.
Yoga Adjustments: Philosophy, Principles, and Techniques
by Mark Stephens Shiva ReaThe quintessential guide to yoga assisting and hands-on teaching, Yoga Adjustments introduces the art and practice of providing yoga assists to yoga students. Addressing one of the most important topics in the yoga field, expert yoga instructor and best-selling author Mark Stephens covers the philosophy of yoga practice, the sensibilities of touch in teaching yoga and improving alignment, the seven principles of hands-on yoga teaching, and the twenty-five most effective methods of tactile cueing. An invaluable resource for all yoga teachers, teacher trainers, and serious yoga students, this book includes a foreword by yoga star Shiva Rea as well as over 850 unique instructional photos and explanatory captions demonstrating precise ways of guiding a variety of flowing sequences.Opening with an in-depth discussion of the philosophy of yoga assisting, Part I--Foundations describes the methods and techniques of giving yoga assistance, with detailed discussions of all of the elements of yoga assisting including communicating with students, qualities of touch, the five basic steps of providing hands-on cues, hands-on positioning and stance. Part II--Applications demonstrates how to assist students in each of over 100 postures in the seven families of asanas (poses). Each chapter begins with background on an asana family and close consideration of its foundation asana. Each asana is presented in a two-page spread with photos that show how to give students effective guidance and support. Part III--Evolution offers thoughts on the further development of yoga in the twenty-first century.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Yoga After 50 For Dummies
by Larry PayneImprove balance, flexibility, and overall well-being Yoga is a terrific way to stay fit and improve mental clarity, balance, agility, and flexibility. Written by the founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, this book takes the guesswork out of starting or continuing yoga at 50 and beyond. You’ll learn how to adapt stances and breathing to your changing body to reap the benefits of this ancient practice and use it to calm your mind and body—one pose at a time. - Discover step-by-step instructions for more than 45 poses - Relieve stress - Leverage your breathing - Target weak spots, avoid injury, and deal with pain and chronic conditions - Discover yoga popular apps Larry Payne, Ph.D, is the founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and coauthor of Yoga for Dummies. Named “one of America’s most respected yoga teachers” by the Los Angeles Times, he also developed the yoga program at UCLA School of Medicine and Loyola Marym
Yoga All-In-One For Dummies
by Consumer DummiesEverything you need to make yoga an integral part of your health and well-being If you want to incorporate yoga into your daily routine or ramp up what you're already doing, Yoga All-In-One For Dummies is the perfect resource! This complete compendium of six separate titles features everything you need to improve your health and peace of mind with yoga, and includes additional information on, stretching, meditation, adding weights to your yoga workouts, and power yoga moves. Yoga has been shown to have numerous health benefits, ranging from better flexibility and athletic performance to lowered blood pressure and weight loss. For those who want to take control of their health and overall fitness, yoga is the perfect practice. With Yoga All-In-One For Dummies, you'll have everything you need to get started and become a master of even the toughest yoga poses and techniques. Find out how to incorporate yoga to foster health, happiness, and peace of mind Get a complete resource, featuring information from six titles that are packed with tips Use companion workout videos to help you master various yoga poses and techniques that are covered in the book Utilize tips in the book to increase balance, range of motion, flexibility, strength, and overall fitness Take a deep breath and dive into Yoga All-In-One For Dummies to find out how you can improve your health and your happiness by incorporating yoga into your daily routine.
Yoga Anatomy
by Leslie Kaminoff Amy MatthewsThis is the ultimate reference for yoga practitioners, instructors and enthusiasts alike! The best-selling anatomy guide for yoga is now updated, expanded and better than ever! With more asanas, vinyasas, full-colour anatomical illustrations and in-depth information, the second edition of "Yoga Anatomy" provides you with a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself. <p><p> From breathing to inversions to standing poses, see how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints; how alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness and how the spine, breathing and body position are all fundamentally linked. <p> With "Yoga Anatomy", authors Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews both internationally recognised experts and teachers in anatomy, breathing and bodywork, have created the ultimate reference for yoga practitioners, instructors and enthusiasts alike.
Yoga Anatomy Made Simple: Your Illustrated Guide to Form, Function, and Posture Groups
by Stu GirlingA fun introductory guide to yoga anatomy for new and experienced yoga teachers, practitioners, and enthusiastsKnowledge of anatomy is a crucial part of every effective yoga practice, but the subject can be dry and difficult. Yoga Anatomy Made Simple provides a fun solution—it&’s a go-to guide to functional yoga anatomy, written for yoga practitioners looking to jump in and start applying key concepts to their work. Here, longtime yoga teacher Stuart Girling pairs his expertise with real-life examples and colorful, jaunty illustrations to create a book that serves as a playful introduction and refresher course for yogis, teachers, and trainers.Yoga Anatomy Made Simple provides simple explanations of key yoga-anatomy concepts, like patterns, variety, breath, and strength. The illustrations are diverse, body-inclusive, joyful, and fun—and mirror the author&’s own accessible, unpretentious approach to practical yoga anatomy. Concepts are demonstrated on different body parts, as well as the following posture groups:Forward bendsHip rotationsBackbendsTwistsPostures involving the shouldersInversionsArm balancesGirling ties everything together in a holistic framework with a playful touch on every page—one that embraces each student&’s lifestyle, environment, and life history. Yoga teachers will learn to elevate their ability to analyze yoga postures from a physical perspective, sequence more effectively, avoid unnecessary injury, and appreciate the importance of individuality within postural yoga.
Yoga and Eating Disorders: Ancient Healing for Modern Illness
by Joe Kelly Carolyn CostinYoga and Eating Disorders bridges the knowledge and practice gaps between mental health providers and yoga practitioners who work with clients suffering from disordered eating. Combining the wisdom of 20 experts in eating disorders treatment and yoga practice, editors Carolyn Costin and Joe Kelly show how and why yoga's mind-body connection facilitates treatment and recovery. This invaluable resource for mental health and yoga professionals, as well as individuals and family members struggling with eating disorders, explores the use yoga in therapy, ways yoga teachers can recognize and respond to disordered eating, recovery stories, research into yoga’s impact on symptoms, and much more.
Yoga and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
by Basant PradhanThis book attempts to bridge the considerable gaps that exist between spiritual philosophies and evidence-based medicine and between the psychotherapeutic models of the East and the West. Based on the insights of both the ancient wisdom and modern medicine, this book presents Yogic science not just as a set of physical exercises or religious rituals but as theories about the mind that have bio-psycho-social implications in relation to health and illness. Drawing on his years of monastic training and his extensive experiential, clinical and research knowledge on the utility of Yoga meditation in standardized and evidence-based medicine protocols, the author describes symptom-specific clinical applications of Yogic/meditative techniques using standardized protocols for the various psychiatric and psychosomatic conditions. In addition, he explains the value of these techniques in reducing stress and improving quality of life in healthy populations. Dr. Pradhan names the proposed integrative model of psychotherapy Yoga and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (Y-MBCT). Unlike other models, Y-MBCT uses Yoga in its entirety (all eight limbs, including meditation) rather than piecemeal. The standardized and evidence-based format of Yoga meditation described in this book will help all aspiring Yoga practitioners and will hopefully also provide the impetus for multicenter research studies on the value of this ancient wisdom.
Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis: A Practical Guide for People with MS and Yoga Teachers
by Garth McLeanBy providing an overview of key yoga postures and basic breathing techniques, this book demonstrates how people with Multiple Sclerosis can manage symptoms, and create a regular yoga practice in order to enhance physical and mental wellbeing.The book includes photos to demonstrate the yoga poses, as well as case studies and testimonials that depict the benefits and impact of a regular practice that can be carried out at home with minimal equipment or household objects. There is also advice on safety, diet and nutrition, and meditation practices.Suitable for beginner and continuing level yoga students, Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis is the perfect guide for those wishing to harness the therapeutic power of yoga, as well as for yoga teachers looking for ways to support their students.
Yoga and Resilience: Empowering Practice
by Danielle RousseauYoga and Resilience is part of a larger series put out by the Yoga Service Council in collaboration with the Omega Institute. To date, there have been three texts published: Best Practices for Yoga in Schools, Best Practices for Yoga with Veterans, and Best Practices for Yoga in the Criminal Justice System. This body of work takes a unique and groundbreaking approach of co-creation, calling on a diverse array of leading experts in the fields of trauma and yoga, to collaborate and distill best practices that will inform the fields of mental health, trauma-informed yoga, yoga service, and yoga more generally. Contributors and authors met during two symposia and engaged in an ongoing collaborative process resulting in the current text.Yoga and Resilience: Empowering Practices for Survivors of Sexual Trauma: Supports a holistic approach to ameliorating the impacts of traumatic stress, and specifically the impacts of sexual trauma. Serves as a resource to survivors, yoga teachers and practitioners, yoga service providers, trauma practitioners, and agency administrators among others. Presents a foundational understanding of sexual trauma and illuminates current best practices for integrating trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness practices into work with persons and systems impacted by sexual trauma. Explores an approach that moves beyond trauma-informed practice to a focus on resilience and universal inclusivity. Provides concrete tools to serve survivors better and to ensure that teachers and administrators not only seek to minimize harm but also combat sexual violence and its perpetration within yoga contexts.Contributors to the book:Keyona Aviles, Jacoby Ballard, Lisa Boldin, Maya Breuer, Regine Clermont, Colleen DeVirgiliis, Alexis Donahue, Pamela Stokes Eggleston, Jennifer Cohen Harper, Dani Harris, Nan Herron, Daniel Hickman, Diana Hoscheit, Beth Jones, Sue Jones, James Jurgensen, Mark A. Lilly, Jana Long, Anneke Lucas, Amanda J.G. Napior, Amina Naru, Emanuel "Manny" Salazar, Austin K. Sanderson, Lidia Snyder, Nicole Steward, Rosa Vissers, Kimberleigh Weiss-Lewit, Ann Wilkinson
Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain
by Michael Lee Matthew J. Taylor Dr Steffany Moonaz Staffan Elgelid Joletta Belton Lori Rubenstein Fazzio Matt Erb Tracey Sondik Antonio SausysThe book takes an integrated approach to pain rehabilitation and combines pain science, rehabilitation and yoga with evidence-based approaches from respected contributors. They demonstrate how to integrate the concepts, philosophies and practices of yoga and pain science in working with people in pain. An essential and often overlooked part of pain rehabilitation is listening to, working with, learning from, and validating the person in pain's lived experience. The book expounds on the movement to a more patient-valued, partnership-based biopsychosocial-spiritual model of healthcare where the patient is an active and empowered participant, as opposed to a model where the healthcare provider is 'fixing' the passive patient. It also explains how practitioners can address the entire human being in pain, and how to include the person as an expert for more effective and self-empowered care.