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In 30 Essential Yoga Poses, Judith Lasater draws on her wealth of yoga practice and teaching experience, as well as her training as a physical therapist, to present this comprehensive guide for beginning students and their teachers. The author discusses yoga's ancient eightfold path and its relevance in today's world, and goes to the heart of yoga—the all-important student-teacher relationship. Thirty essential yoga poses (asana), their variations, and breathing practices (pranayama) are also provided, with guidance for the student practicing at home, and points for the classroom teacher. Sequences are presented with photographic charts for easy visual reference, and a "Mantra for Daily Practice" and glossary of anatomical terms and resources for further study are also included.
| Acknowledgments | vii | |
| Part 1 | Beginning with an Ancient Tradition | 1 |
| About Yoga | 2 | |
| About the Book | 3 | |
| Go for the Joy | 4 | |
| Part 2 | Being a Student, Being a Teacher | 5 |
| The Student Chooses the Teacher | 6 | |
| Boundaries: Creating a Restorative Environment | 6 | |
| Essential Guidelines for Students Attending a Yoga Class | 8 | |
| Transitioning From Student to Teacher | 9 | |
| Essential Guidelines for Teachers | 9 | |
| From Colleague to Colleague | 11 | |
| Part 3 | The Poses | 13 |
| 1 | Mountain Pose | 15 |
| 2 | Tree Pose | 19 |
| 3 | Extended Triangle Pose | 25 |
| 4 | Half-Moon Pose | 31 |
| 5 | Warrior I Pose | 37 |
| 6 | Warrior II Pose | 43 |
| 7 | Extended Side-Angle Stretch Pose | 49 |
| 8 | Side-Chest Stretch Pose | 55 |
| 9 | Wide-Leg Standing Forward Bend Pose | 61 |
| 10 | Downward-Facing Dog Pose | 67 |
| 11 | Standing Forward Bend Pose | 73 |
| 12 | Up-Plank Pose and Down-Plank Pose | 79 |
| 13 | Headstand Preparation Pose | 85 |
| 14 | Lunge Pose | 91 |
| 15 | Cobra Pose | 97 |
| 16 | Bow Pose | 103 |
| 17 | Bridge Pose | 109 |
| 18 | Upward-Facing Bow Pose | 115 |
| 19 | Elevated Legs-up-the-Wall Pose | 121 |
| 20 | Supported Shoulderstand Pose | 127 |
| 21 | Simple Seated-Twist Pose | 133 |
| 22 | Hero--Heroine Pose | 139 |
| 23 | Head-of-the-Knee Pose | 145 |
| 24 | Seated-Angle Pose | 151 |
| 25 | Bound-Angle Pose | 157 |
| 26 | Reclining Leg-Stretch Pose | 163 |
| 27 | Lying Twist Pose | 169 |
| 28 | Child's Pose | 175 |
| 29 | Basic Meditation Pose | 179 |
| 30 | Basic Relaxation Pose and Essential Breathing Practices | 185 |
| Part 4 | The Practice | 195 |
| The Sacred Circle | 196 | |
| Sequencing and Why It Matters | 196 | |
| Props and Why They Matter | 197 | |
| Practical Tips for Practice | 197 | |
| Four Practice Choices | 198 | |
| Part 5 | And More | 237 |
| Glossary | 238 | |
| Resources | 240 | |
| About the Model | 242 | |
| About the Author | 243 | |
| From the Publisher | 244 | |
| Index | 245 |
Anonymous
Posted February 7, 2010
Great book! with instructions and photos demonstrating each pose.
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Posted May 13, 2007
This is an excellent book with great illustarions for beginners. Each pose has been described in details with comments for students and teachers. There is chapter at the end with recommended daily schedule with pose pictures and reference to the chapter of the book. I am a beginner, go a class twice per week, and have checked several books from the Library on Yoga. If I could buy only one book on Yoga, this book would be my choice.
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In 30 Essential Yoga Poses, Judith Lasater draws on her wealth of yoga practice and teaching experience, as well as her training as a physical therapist, to present this comprehensive guide for beginning students and their teachers. The author discusses yoga's ancient eightfold path and its relevance in today's world, and goes to the heart of yoga—the all-important student-teacher relationship. Thirty essential yoga poses (asana), their variations, and breathing practices (pranayama) are also provided, with ...