Originally emerging some 4,000 years ago in the Indian subcontinent, yoga began as a philosophy--the word yoga means "oneness" in Sanskrit--to develop deeper meditation. While meditation is still an important element of the practice today, the role of asanas, or poses, has increased over time to enable the unification of body and mind through a combination of breathing, stretching, and mental focus. Within this guide you will find explanations of the various schools of yoga, how you can expect to benefit from the practice, and a series of exercises to follow, illustrated with color photographs. Discover why yoga continues to maintain its popularity by embarking on your own journey of self-knowledge. Here is an exciting new series focused on today's most popular healing approaches and spiritual insights. Presented in a clear, concise format, the Secrets of Series demystifies popular alternative approaches and teaches proper application, providing a perfect balance of theory and practice. Perfect for new or casual readers, these handbooks are simple to follow yet thorough and authoritative. Covering a wide range of topics, they appeal to readers from every background.
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Jennie Bittleston has been teaching yoga since 1978. She teaches yoga both privately and in adult education, and combines this with a thriving hypnotherapy and psychotherapy practice. Established in 1971 and read by more than a million health conscious readers each issue, Natural Health is the leading periodical in the field of natural health and self care. Published by Weider Publications, Inc., its editorial advisory board includes such esteemed authorities as Dean Ornish, Carolyn Dean, and Andrew Weil.
Bittleston has been a yoga teacher since 1978. Her little book is packed with sound information and is a perfect introduction to yoga. Although the book concentrates on Iyengar, many other styles are mentioned. After a chapter on the evolution of yoga, there are detailed instructions on many postures, all clearly illustrated and divided into useful categories according to type and level of difficulty. Ideal for beginners, this book will also serve as a practice manual for the more experienced. (Kirkus UK)
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