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A unique hands-free, eye-level, step by step guide
  • Beginner and intermediate programs
  • Full range of sequences
  • Breathing Exercises
  • Meditation techniques
  • Modified programs for those less able

"...demonstrates, through numerous color photographs, elementary positions and breathing techniques ideal for the yoga novice."

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Overview

A unique hands-free, eye-level, step by step guide
  • Beginner and intermediate programs
  • Full range of sequences
  • Breathing Exercises
  • Meditation techniques
  • Modified programs for those less able

"...demonstrates, through numerous color photographs, elementary positions and breathing techniques ideal for the yoga novice."

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780062736482
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 1/28/1999
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 96
  • Sales rank: 162,964
  • Product dimensions: 7.95 (w) x 10.62 (h) x 0.67 (d)

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Foreword


Yoga teaches us to relax physically, focus our minds, and keep our problems in perspective. It also helps to counteract the stresses and strains of the modern world, making it the perfect antidote to the rapidly changing pace of our busy lives.

Yoga helps you achieve harmony between your body and mind. The practice of poses (known as asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama) cleanses your body, restores your energy, and makes you stronger and more flexible; it will also enable you to achieve emotional balance, leaving you better equipped to deal with the demands of your lifestyle.

Yoga for Beginners is a practical guide intended to introduce you safely and accessibly to the basic postures, breathing techniques, and other practices of yoga. You don't need any previous experience of yoga: the easy to-follow instructions make this guide suitable for the complete novice or anyone wishing to supplement their yoga practice at home. The book includes two series of exercises. Once you are thoroughly familiar with the postures and techniques of the beginner's program you can move onto the slightly more advanced intermediate program.

We have found that yoga has enhanced our lives remarkably, not only by changing our bodies, but also by opening the doors to an exciting journey of self-discovery. We hope that our book will enable you, too, to feel the benefits of stretching, moving, and breathing freely for yourself as you relieve built-up stress, learn to relax, and ultimately get more out of your day-to-day life. Enjoy!

Yoga for Beginners. Copyright © by Mark Ansari. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. Available now wherever books are sold.

Table of Contents

Contents


Preparing for Practice
6 Introduction
8 Relaxation
10 The Complete Yoga Breath
12 Limbering Up
14 Awakening the Spine

Beginner's Program
16 How to Use This Program
18 Mountain Pose to Standing
Forward Bend
20 Extended Triangle Pose (I)
22 Extended Side Angle Pose (I)
24 Extended Foot Pose (I)
26 Tree Pose (I)
28 Staff Pose
30 Seated Forward Bend
32 One Leg Seated Forward Bend
34 Kneeling Back Bend Cycle
36 Seated Spinal Twist (I)
38 Cobra Pose40 Downward Dog Pose
42 Pelvic Lift
44 Half Shoulderstand
46 Fish Pose (I)

Intermediate Program
48 How to Use This Program
50 Sun Salutation
52 Extended Triangle Pose (II)
54 Extended Side Angle Pose (II)
56 Extended Foot Pose (II)
58 Tree Pose (II)
60 Hurdler's Pose
62 Half Lotus Seated Forward Bend
64 Seated Spinal Twist (II)
66 Butterfly Pose
68 Wide Leg Seated Forward Bend
70 Upward Dog Pose
72 Locust Pose
74 Bow Pose
76 Headstand
78 Shoulderstand to Plough Pose
80 Fish Pose (II)
82 Yoga Breathing Exercises
83 Pumping Breath
84 Victorious Breath
85 Alternate Nostril Breathing

The Yoga Way of Life
86 Introduction to This Section
88 The Subtle Body
90 Concentration
92 Meditation
94 Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
96 Index

Foreward

Yoga teaches us to relax physically, focus our minds, and keep our problems in perspective. It also helps to counteract the stresses and strains of the modern world, making it the perfect antidote to the rapidly changing pace of our busy lives.

Yoga helps you achieve harmony between your body and mind. The practice of poses (known as asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama) cleanses your body, restores your energy, and makes you stronger and more flexible; it will also enable you to achieve emotional balance, leaving you better equipped to deal with the demands of your lifestyle.

Yoga for Beginners is a practical guide intended to introduce you safely and accessibly to the basic postures, breathing techniques, and other practices of yoga. You don't need any previous experience of yoga: the easy to-follow instructions make this guide suitable for the complete novice or anyone wishing to supplement their yoga practice at home. The book includes two series of exercises. Once you are thoroughly familiar with the postures and techniques of the beginner's program you can move onto the slightly more advanced intermediate program.

We have found that yoga has enhanced our lives remarkably, not only by changing our bodies, but also by opening the doors to an exciting journey of self-discovery. We hope that our book will enable you, too, to feel the benefits of stretching, moving, and breathing freely for yourself as you relieve built-up stress, learn to relax, and ultimately get more out of your day-to-day life. Enjoy!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 2, 2003

    Absolutely wonderful for those just getting started

    I am a full-time administrative assistant and full-time student; the time I have to devote to both exercise and relaxation are incredible marginal. I like the fact that I can de-stress my day and get my exercise in at the same time with Yoga. The easy-to-use book folds out so you can still view your movements while performing them, and the alternate ways you can stretch if you're not able to perform the movement like it demonstrates. Very easy to use and gives you the background info of Yoga, as well.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 9, 2000

    Simple and specific

    This is a no nonsense introduction to yoga that is easy to follow. It includes general, but significant concepts, basic postures in two well organized and ilustrated programs: beginners and intermediate levels. Presents modifications to postures for those less able. If followed as indicated, it will bring great benefits in a short period of time. Step by step instructions with outstanding photographs included.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 8, 2000

    Great For Beginners

    I was already about six months into a class in Hatha Yoga when I decided that Iyegar's Light On Yoga was a little too deep for me. I found this title at B&N and found it to be a useful source of information about the basic poses that I had been learning. For the true beginner, this book would be a good tool for learning those basics. The book is not written 'over anyone's head' and the photographs clearly illustrate the asanas. It is quite close to the Level 1 series as we study it in my own class, so I would recommend it for someone looking at going to a class or beginning a practice of their own.

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  • Posted January 5, 2012

    Great Starting Place

    I've been using this for a long time. It has a beginner's and intermediate section, and the pose instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I think this is a fantastic guide to starting yoga.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 6, 2006

    Good Start

    This book is a good start for people who've never ventured into yoga before. It briefly explains how to breathe properly. It also explains the movements involved in each posture. As this is a beginner's book, it includes only the most popular postures. Most will want to venture out after becoming comfortable with yoga.

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