Yoga: A Gem for Women - Softcover

Geeta S. Iyengar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8170237157 ISBN 13: 9788170237150

Publisher: Allied Publishers Pvt Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

This well illustrated book highlights the importance of Yoga in a woman's life and gives a variety of asanas with their physical and curative values.

Yoga is considered uniquely instrumental in the search for self-realization, and through it the realization of God. The author Geeta Iyengar who has mastered the subtle techniques of this art has presented in this book a variety of asanas known for their physical and curative values, Pranayama with its Bandhas and Dhyana or meditation.

The asanans in this book are divided into various sections dealing with simple standing positions, forward bends, lateral movements, backward extension of the spine, correct breathing techniques during performance of the asanas and also the effects of them on the body, nerves and the mind. The authors has included simple steps for advancing from a purely physical plane to a higher level of consciousness.

For easy understanding and performance, the script is accompanied by 215 illustrations.

About this title

About the Author:

Geeta S. Iyengar is the distinguished student and oldest daughter of Mr. B.K.S. Iyengar--the internationally known Yoga master. She began practicing yoga as a 10-year old, only because she had to. She was so ill that she almost died. From this dire beginning, Ms. Iyengar became the world-renowned expert that she is today. She currently resides in Pune, India where she directs yoga studies at the Ramani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute along with her brother.

Review:

Geeta Iyengar found the power to survive and thrive through her practice of Hatha Yoga. --Juniper Glass, Ascent Magazine, 2001

About this edition

• Publisher: Allied Publishers Pvt Ltd
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 8170237157
• ISBN 13: 9788170237150
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 341