Download or read book Essential Pranayama written by Jerry Givens and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increase energy, relieve stress, find balance--yogic breathing for every level Pranayama, translated as the extension of one's life force, can help you improve focus, relieve stress, and deepen your yoga practice--simply through breathing. Essential Pranayama offers clear, approachable breath techniques and exercises for all levels of practitioner. Whether you're experienced with yoga and breathwork or just beginning to explore, this guide will help you quickly feel the benefits of pranayama techniques. Discover both the modern scientific perspectives and the traditional wisdom around the effects of pranayama on the body and mind. Learn the building blocks of the techniques and find out how to sequence them to address your specific needs. You can use the short practices during a brief quiet moment in your day--or expand your yoga and meditation routines with longer combinations. Essential Pranayama includes: 60 breathing exercises--These individual techniques and sequences have the power to energize, calm, improve digestion, cool your body, and much more. Simple and concise--Each technique can be performed in 15 minutes or less, making it easy to fold pranayama methods into your daily habits. Practical--Optimize your experience with tips for arranging your physical space, using equipment, and keeping your practice comfortable. Unlock greater peace and wellness with the simple techniques of Essential Pranayama.
Download or read book Teaching Yoga written by Mark Stephens and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 867 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive guide for new and experienced yoga teachers—featuring an exhaustive overview of yoga philosophy and history, yoga poses and styles, plus breathing practices and meditations. The author of Yoga Sequencing and Yoga Adjustments offers an “authoritative and engaging” guide that “will help instructors fine-tune their classroom skills and empower their personal practice” (Yoga+Joyful Living Magazine). Drawing on a wide spectrum of perspectives, and featuring more than 150 photographs and illustrations, Teaching Yoga covers the fundamental topics of yoga philosophy and history, including a historical presentation of classical yoga literature: the Vedas; Upanishads; Bhagavad Gita; Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; and the main historical sources on tantra and early hatha yoga. Each of the 11 major styles of contemporary yoga is described, with a brief history of its development and the distinguishing elements of its teachings. Exploring traditional and modern aspects of anatomy and physiology, the book provides extensive support and tools for teaching 108 yoga poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. Teaching Yoga also offers practical advice for classroom setup, planning and sequencing classes, as well as the process involved in becoming a teacher and sustaining oneself in the profession. Addressing 100% of the teacher training curriculum standards set by Yoga Alliance—the world’s leading registry and accreditation source for yoga teachers and schools—Teaching Yoga is also ideal for use as a core textbook in yoga teacher training programs. It includes over 200 bibliographic sources, a comprehensive index, and a useful appendix that lists associations, institutes, organizations, and professional resources for yoga teachers.
Download or read book Prana and Pranayama written by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati and published by . This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prana and Pranayama, by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, is a comprehensive book on the philosophy of prana the life force, and pranayama the expansion and control of the life force.This book offers a complete explanation of the science of pranayama as presented in the classical texts and as taught in the Satyananda Yoga Tradition by Bihar School of Yoga. The book explores the theory of prana and its related yogic concepts such as koshas, chakras, nadis and mantras. It also discusses respiratory physiology and current research undertaken on pranayama. The book also has a practical section, which contains particular guidelines for practicing pranayama, explained through instructions and illustrations. Throughout the book, biblical sources enhance the reader's understanding, bringing to light the unique spirit and intent of these classical teachings.
Download or read book Pranayama beyond the Fundamentals written by Richard Rosen and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2006-11-14 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For serious students of yoga who have an established pranayama practice, this book is a follow-up to Rosen’s previous book, The Yoga of Breath. Here he picks up where he left off, offering a selection of traditional yogic techniques for those who wish to deepen their practice of pranayama and their understanding of the ancient wisdom of yoga. Rosen skillfully puts forward an array of awareness disciplines, breathing practices, mudras, and seals, interspersed with anecdotes and quotes from ancient texts. A free audio program available online offers a variety of guided practices so that listeners can create their own pranayama series, with guidance from the author in the appendix. (Download instructions available in the book.)
Download or read book Spinal Breathing Pranayama Journey to Inner Space eBook written by Yogani and published by AYP Publishing. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spinal Breathing Pranayama is one of the most important practices in all of yoga, producing positive effects in our health, wellbeing, and every aspect of our daily living. Moreover, this simple daily practice purifies and opens us to our ecstatic inner realms, taking us on an exciting journey to inner space. The consequences of this journey are as practical as they are profound. This book provides easy-to-read instructions for beginning and continuing with the practice of Spinal Breathing Pranayama, addressing in a surprising degree of detail the many experiences and questions that can come up. Yogani is the author of two landmark books on the world's most effective spiritual practices: Advanced Yoga Practices - Easy Lessons for Ecstatic Living, a comprehensive user-friendly textbook, and The Secrets of Wilder, a powerful spiritual novel. The AYP Enlightenment Series makes these profound practices available for the first time in a series of concise instruction books. Spinal Breathing Pranayama is the second book in the series.
Download or read book Pranayama written by Allison Gemmel Laframboise and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-10 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Dean of the acclaimed Kripalu School of Yoga and founder of Pranakriya School of Yoga Healing Arts come the wisdom and tools to help you leverage your yoga practice as a vehicle for profound self-growth. Pranayama (yogic breathwork) is a journey of self-discovery that is, above all, about being authentic. It invites you to shed ideas of who you think you should be, in order to open to the person you really are. Yoga master Yoganand Michael Carroll and his longtime student Allison Gemmel Laframboise dive deep into the mystery and techniques of the ancient hatha yoga traditions to reclaim valuable teachings that have been lost to contemporary practitioners. What's uncovered is pranayama as a system for increased healing, vibrancy, and liberation. If you want to get more from your yoga, Pranayama: A Path to Healing and Freedom is your guide to living from your truth, with complete acceptance and ultimate vitality.
Download or read book Pranayama the Breath of Yoga written by Gregor Maehle and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his third book Gregor Maehle aims at bringing about a renaissance of pranayama, the yogic school of breathing. For millennia pranayama was considered to be the quintessential yogic limb, yoga's main motor for spiritual evolution. To show pranayama's importance Maehle supports his findings at every turn with hundreds of quotations from yogic scripture. With unprecedented detail the author shows how pranayama is used to connect posture practice to yogic meditation and why it will accelerate your progress in both. Also covered are: - how pranayama creates health and its use in therapeutic application - mental and spiritual benefits of pranayama - the function of prana and the effects of pranayama - effect of pranayama on brain hemisphericity and balance of the nervous system - purpose of breath retentions and their precise technical application - in depth guidelines for the practice of pranayama - illustrations of the major pranayama and kriya techniques - the use of mantra and digital counting during pranayama - the appropriate diet and postures for pranayama - the importance and use of bandhas and kriyas before and during pranayama - how to set free your breathing pattern through exercising breath waves - descriptions of the classical pranayamas such as Nadi Shodhana, Bhastrika, Surya Bhedana with never before seen detail - how pranayama relates to raising Kundalini - a workable order in which techniques are to be learned and put into sequence with other yogic limbs - pranayama as it relates to the stages of life Gregor Maehle is practising and researching all aspects of yoga since 1982. He lived for several years in India studying with a variety of yogic masters and sadhus. He has previously published Ashtanga Yoga Practice and Philosophy and Ashtanga Yoga The Intermediate Series, which have been translated into several languages.
Download or read book Pranayama Breathing Techniques Book written by Mark Gabriel Reynolds and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-07 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you wish to feel and be healthier? Do you want to add another healing layer to your yoga practice? Would you like to learn something that is both practical and helpful? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are going to want to keep reading.The power of pranayama breathing is no secret. It has been around for hundreds of years, and yogis have been using the power of this breath for just as long. The great news is, you can learn how to practice pranayama breathing. This book is here to guide you along the path of learning about pranayama breathing and what it can do for you.Breathing seems like a simple concept. It's the first thing we all do when we're born. That, and crying, yet it seems as though we have forgotten how to breathe properly. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you have days where you seem as if you can't stop yawning. You assume you are sleepy, yet you got a good night's sleep. All of that yawning can be a sign that you aren't breathing correctly. That is only one sign that you aren't breathing correctly, but you can learn the other signs and more in this book. Within these pages, you are going to learn things like: -The history of pranayama breathing-The benefits of practicing pranayama breathing and how it can help your long-term health-The most common signs that you aren't breathing correctly-How the breath affects the activation of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in the human body-How breathing can affect how long you live-The correct way to breath-Different asanas or yoga poses that you can sit in while you are practicing your pranayama breath-Various types of pranayama breathing exercises, like Ujjavi, bhastrika, kapalabhati, and sama vritti-Suggestions on following a yogi approved diet-The four primitive urges and awareness... And much moreAs you can see, there is no lack of information in this book. It's not just short sentences telling your breath this way or place your hand here. It teaches you about pranayama. It will help you understand why you should be practicing these breathing techniques. It ensures that you know exactly what you are doing so that you do it correctly for the maximum benefit.Pranayama breathing practices have been known to help deal with allergy symptoms, and they can be helpful if you are prone to panic or anxiety attacks. It calms the body and the mind so that it can work as one cohesive system. Breathing is so simple, but we could all use some help with how we do it.I understand if you have read other books, and it just didn't help. This one is different. If you really want to learn how to practice pranayama breathing and reap all of the benefits that come with it, you are going to want to get this book. Don't wait any longer. Scroll up right now, and click the "buy now" button.
Download or read book Essential Yoga written by Olivia H. Miller and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “One of the simplest yet most comprehensive yoga books to be published in recent memory, Miller’s work could become a classic . . . appropriate for all levels.” —Publishers Weekly From the bestselling author of The Yoga Deck comes Essential Yoga—the only hatha yoga book to offer this many poses (over 100), this many illustrations (over 180), and this many suggested sequences (over 50). Focusing on the poses themselves, it provides clear, concise instructions and detailed illustrations for each. It also includes six classic moving meditations (such as Sun Salutation and Camel Vinyasa), ten beginner-to-advanced sessions, and 48 mini-sequences designed to build strength for specific activities or alleviate health problems. Essential Yoga combines physical poses (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayamas), and meditations (dhyanas) into a simple and complete reference guide for yoga practitioners of all levels. Along the way, author Olivia Miller provides guidance on proper technique and alignment; modifications for beginners or those with knee, neck, or back pain; suggestions for preventing injury; and ways to keep a regular practice interesting and active.
Download or read book Essential Kundalini Yoga written by Karena Virginia and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For new and experienced students, practical guidance in kundalini yoga for happiness, health, and fulfillment Kundalini is a universal life force within each of us that, once awakened, holds the power to transform every facet of our lives. Kundalini yoga is the art and practice of activating this radiant energy. With Essential Kundalini Yoga, Karena Virginia and Dharm Khalsa present the core principles and practices of this revered tradition in an inviting and accessible guide. “Kundalini yoga opens joyous space for connecting deeply with the energy states of our being,” write Karena and Dharm, “It brings vital health to the body and opens our consciousness to new potentials of awareness.” Created for the modern practitioner, this book offers clear, comprehensive instruction in the key insights and practices of kundalini yoga. From philosophy and lifestyle, to working with anatomy and physical asana, to activating our energy bodies, Essential Kundalini Yoga is a uniquely practical and in-depth manual. Highlights include: Gorgeous photos illuminating step-by-step instructionsDetailed instructions, explanations, and illustrations for core kundalini practices—mantra, pranayama, bhanda, asana, kriya, meditation, and moreSeven traditional kundalini yoga routines, including a pituitary gland series for intuition, yoga for the immune system, and detoxing for radianceUnderstand the science of the practice, including its effects on the glandular system, spine, nervous system, and skeletonMeditations, mantras, and yoga poses to activate each of the chakras and bring health to your energetic bodyRemedies for common emotional challenges—dealing with fear, shame, and depression, among othersKundalini secrets for getting better sleep, aging gracefully, enhancing fertility, cultivating vitality, and more Rooted in tradition and infused with a sense of infinite possibility, Essential Kundalini Yoga is a joyful invitation for practitioners of all levels to awaken the vital energy within and receive the gifts that emerge from connecting more deeply with your own potential for creativity, abundance, and joy.
Download or read book Pranayama Yoga Asana written by Anand Gupta and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can I ask you for 30 minutes out of each day? Maybe, you are thinking that that 30 minutes could be better spent somewhere else, but here's where I say, "No, this 30 minutes is worth more than just 30 minutes." There is no doubt that we exist in a culture that disregards the growing trend of increased stress & anxiety, poor lifestyle choices, and sedentariness. We learn to look at ourselves and ask, "How much can you do for me?" rather than, "How can I help you work your best?" In this day and age, we live for our bodies, but not for our minds. People remind us to step back and take a breath, but why not go further than this empty adage by trying Pranayama, the yoga of breath? With just 30 minutes of each day, this wealth of benefits will come to be: * Increased concentration and awareness * Increased sense of stability between body and mind * Alleviation of the symptoms of stress, diabetes, hypertension, insomnia * Increased respiratory system functionality * Ability to stimulate and prevent overstimulation of emotions * And more! This book will talk about the components and benefits of Pranayama yoga in detail. Not only that, but it will also outline 5 different types of Pranayama Yoga that you can take advantage of, depending on what benefits you hope to obtain. I did neglect to tell you the biggest plus to practicing Pranayama Yoga - it is that it can be done anywhere and at any time... even now!
Download or read book Mastering Pranayama written by Radhika Shah Grouven and published by Thatfirst Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is common knowledge that pranayama is about breathing exercises. Right? Wrong! Radhika Shah Grouven divulges some of the secret practices of the mysterious Oral Tradition to challenge this popular belief. Breathing exercises are not pranayama; they prepare you for pranayama. Prana is the life force and pranayama is done with the mind. Pranayama begins where the breath ends. With pranayama you can harness the unlimited potentials of the mind and become a balanced and creative individual.In this book you will learn: Why most of us do not breathe correctlyHow to unlearn faulty breathing patternsWhy the science of sitting is so importantHow to get conscious control over the breathHow to train the laser-like power of the one-pointed mindHow to plunge into the vibrant silence of the breathless state, rest in profound, reasonless joy and truly enjoy lifeMastering Pranayama takes you step by step over a period of 7-8 months to advanced pranayama practices such as Sushumna Kriya, Sandhya Kriya, Kumbhaka and Yoga Nidra that lead to kundalini awakening. The practices are explained in detail with the help of over 80 illustrations and tables.The answers to some commonly posed questions at the end of each chapter foresee the difficulties of most practitioners. The tips and experiments throughout the book are fun as well as insightful. An authoritative book on the subject, Mastering Pranayama is a classic you will return to again and again: the ultimate guide for novices as well as trained teachers
Download or read book Essential Chakra Yoga written by Christina D'Arrigo and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recover, recharge, renew--your essential yoga guide to balancing chakras. Achieving physical and mental balance is beautiful and healing. But the journey to harmony can be challenging. Essential Chakra Yoga is an easy way for beginners, trained teachers, and everyone in between, to unblock and align their chakras, find balance, and heal both body and mind--one pose and one pranayama ("controlled breath") at a time. From simple Siddhasana ("accomplished pose") to the more advanced Salamba Sirsasana ("supported headstand"), Essential Chakra Yoga is a masterclass in breathing techniques, stretching, and sequencing various poses that can enhance your quality of life every day while boosting strength and flexibility. Take a deep, cleansing breath. It's time to body-bend your way toward bliss. This complete chakra yoga guide includes: Packed with poses--Master 56 essential chakra yoga positions and 8 stretching sequences for cleansing the 7 major chakras. Perfect for all levels--This educational chakra yoga book is a must-have for beginners and home practices, but it's also ideal for skilled teachers and practitioners too. Modern mat companion--Practice along with clear, color Illustrations that demonstrate each pose and get you on the path to chakra yoga mastery. Bring balance to your mind, body, and spirit with this healing chakra yoga guide.
Download or read book The Essential Low Back Program written by Robin Rothenberg and published by Essential Yoga Therapy. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nationally renowned yoga therapist Robin Rothenberg designed 'The Essential Low Back Program' for everyone, regardless of body type or previous yoga experience. The program consists of five developmental yoga practices which are thoroughly explained and illustrated in the accompanying booklet. Each practice lays the foundation for the next and is progressively more challenging. You can use the CDs and book separately or in conjunction with each other for ease of learning ... [Robin's] explicit explanations take the guesswork out of finding the appropriate body positions and provide a safe way to learn to relax, stretch and strengthen your back"--Information provided by publisher.
Download or read book 30 Essential Yoga Poses written by Judith Hanson Lasater and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Pure Heart of Yoga written by Robert Butera and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2012-09-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inner stillness. Perfect awareness. True beauty. Yoga is much more than just a physical activity. It is a conscious lifestyle that brings about a profound spiritual and personal transformation. This book on yoga invites you to experience yoga as the ancient masters intended it—a holistic way of life that unites the body, mind, and spirit for complete health and well-being. With clear instruction, Dr. Robert Butera guides you through ten steps on the path of yoga that are based on traditional yogic principles and practices, yet designed to fit seamlessly into your life. Yoga enthusiasts of all kinds will discover effective tools for creating a life of healthful beauty and inner peace. Understand the role of physical poses within the larger, holistic system of yoga Practice breathing techniques (pranayama), work with your energy centers (chakras), and develop your concentration Overcome psychological blocks, balance your emotions, and grow emotionally and spiritually Visit www.pureheartofyoga.com for free video clips of demonstrated yoga postures. Praise: "The Pure Heart of Yoga will bring increased depth to your yoga practice...It is an excellent book: thoughtful, reflective, deep, and accessible."—Eleanor Criswell, Ed.D., author of How Yoga Works "That he's able to instruct and inspire with a warm heart and skillful direction, without judgment or prejudice about the "style" or your yoga of choice, is good reason to believe this book will bring life to your practice."—Yoga Journal
Download or read book The Little Book of Yoga Breathing written by Scott Shaw and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2003-01-15 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Yoga Breathing is a great little package that offers a lot. Pranayama, the practice of breath control, is detailed here in an easy-to-understand and even easier-to-practice format. Professional yoga instructor, Scott Shaw introduces 16 breathing exercises and how to get the best benefit from each of the forms by training, refining, and witnessing your breath. This book is for yoga practitioners and those who only consider themselves yoga admirers. Having trouble falling asleep? Try one of the calming breaths, Nadi Sudi, or the Nerve Purifying Breath. Have a long day ahead with no breaks until after dinner? Allow Ujjayi or the Hissing Breath to work its miracles. Also learn the Pranayama term in Sanskrit, how to pronounce it, what it means in English, and how to properly execute the breath to get the best results. And learn how to breathe while moving, standing, and leaning, and how each of these variations can affect your breathing practice.
