Download or read book Geek s Guide to Yoga written by John Bright-Fey and published by . This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calm and flexibility are within reach for practitioners of all levels in this introductory handbook for practicing yoga. The clearly organized chapters are free of fluff and contain only the essential basic information it takes for readers to benefit from daily yoga while staying strain- and sprain-free. From tree pose to warriors one and two, the book spells out basic positions as well as breathing and meditation techniques, all with the series’ geek-certified, simple format.
Download or read book The Wisdom of Yoga written by Stephen Cope and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2007-05-29 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For modern spiritual seekers and yoga students alike, here is an irreverent yet profound guide to the most sophisticated teachings of the yoga wisdom tradition–now brought to contemporary life by a celebrated author, psychotherapist, and leading American yoga instructor. While many Westerners still think of yoga as an invigorating series of postures and breathing exercises, these physical practices are only part of a vast and ancient spiritual science. For more than three millennia, yoga sages systematically explored the essential questions of our human existence: What are the root causes of suffering, and how can we achieve freedom and happiness? What would it be like to function at the maximum potential of our minds, bodies, and spirits? What is an optimal human life? Nowhere have their discoveries been more brilliantly distilled than in a short–but famously difficult–treatise called the Yogasutra. This revered text lays out the entire path of inner development in remarkable detail–ranging from practices that build character and mental power to the highest reaches of spiritual realization. Now Stephen Cope unlocks the teachings of the Yogasutra by showing them at work in the lives of a group of friends and fellow yoga students who are confronting the full modern catastrophe of careers, relationships, and dysfunctional family dynamics. Interweaving their daily dilemmas with insights from modern psychology, neuroscience, religion, and philosophy, he shows the astonishing relevance and practicality of this timeless psychology of awakening. Leavened with wit and passion, The Wisdom of Yoga is a superb companion and guide for anyone seeking enhanced creativity, better relationships, and a more ethical and graceful way of living in the world.
Download or read book Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga written by Alan Finger and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let the modern authority on yoga guide you on the most important journey you'll ever take. As people search for inner peace amid increasingly hectic lives, the practice of yoga continues to gain popularity. Yoga means to yoke, or to bring together, the various aspects of the self -- body, mind, and spirit -- and while the physical and mental benefits of yoga are truly astounding, to many people the idea of yoga is intimidating. In fact, nothing could be easier than starting a yoga practice, and Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga is the perfect guide. In the first section, Yoga Master Alan Finger offers a brief history of the different types of yoga and how they are practiced in the West, including an explanation of the ISHTA yoga that Alan created and that is taught at Yoga Zone. You'll learn about the benefits of yoga and how to prepare for a practice with different breathing exercises. Next Alan outlines two series of beginner postures, accompanying each pose with detailed instructions on how to achieve it, along with tips and modifications for various fitness levels. All the exercises are fully illustrated and the text is instructional yet friendly, in the tradition of a Yoga Zone studio class. Following the postures, there's a special section on relaxation and meditation, cornerstones of any yoga practice. Packed with personality and full of valuable information, Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga will introduce you to a life of unlimited possibilities and infinite joy.
Download or read book Mindful Yoga Mindful Life written by Charlotte Bell and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A longtime yoga teacher and Buddhist meditation practitioner, Charlotte Bell describes in passionate detail how she applied the eightfold path of the Yoga Sutras and the Buddha’s heed for mindfulness to her hectic Western life—with practicality and precision, grace and guts.Her insights honor these timeless teachings while staying relevant to contemporary life. She recounts personal stories that depict her commitment to practice in her own life: in relationships, music, asana, meditation, teaching, and even writing this book. And it's not all rosy. She writes about self-doubt and struggles, all while welcoming, time and again, the life she has, imperfections and all.Charlotte Bell shows by example how to be a yogi in the particularity of your own life. Her suggestions about how to bring mindfulness into asana will deepen your practice; her recommended daily practices, or Reflections, will reveal new inner landscapes. Mindful Yoga, Mindful Life is an inspiring guide for anyone seeking to live a yogic life.
Download or read book A Guide to Yoga written by Janice Jerusalim and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Geek s Guide to Dating written by Eric Smith and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You keep your action figures in their original packaging. Your closets are full of officially licensedStar Wars merchandise. You’re hooked on Elder Scrolls and Metal Gear but now you’ve discovered an even bigger obsession: the new girl who just moved in down the hall. What’s a geek to do? Take some tips from The Geek’s Guide to Dating. This hilarious primer is jam-packed with cheat codes, walkthroughs, and power-ups for navigating the perils and pitfalls of your love life with ease. Geeks of all ages will find answers to the ultimate questions of life, the universe, and everything romantic, from First Contact to The Fellowship of the Ring and beyond. Full of whimsical 8-bit illustrations, The Geek’s Guide to Dating will teach fanboys everywhere to love long and prosper.
Download or read book Yeet Yogi Your Guide to Yoga Teacher Training written by Shreya Mahajan and published by Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd. This book was released on with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yeet Yogi is a trip through serene ashram corridors and buzzing yoga halls where a group of budding yogis spent a month immersed in a teacher training course. Journey with the author to get a feel of the ashram life, discover key yogic concepts and even learn some hacks so y0u can be assured of never zoning out during theory hour. Tackle the burning question - what about life after teacher training?
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Yoga written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how to practice yoga, perform basic yoga poses, and experience greater health and wellness in your life, then check out HowExpert Guide to Yoga. This book is a comprehensive voyage for beginners into the world of yoga. It offers in detail the history of yoga, as well as its basic yoga poses and needed essentials. It reviews traditional philosophies, why yoga is helpful, and prepares the new yogi for practicing in a studio setting. This book breaks down the most common yoga poses and includes images of each. It also discusses, at length, the mind and body benefits of a regular yoga practice. For those seeking a deeper experience, HowExpert Guide to Yoga includes inspirations to become a better yogi and explores some of its complementary modalities. There are examples and anecdotal first-hand experiences that will provide the reader with a good understanding of the yoga lifestyle. The reader will gain insight into what yoga truly is, why, and where it was created. This book promotes readiness and explains the discipline needed to become a good practitioner. It gives practical advice on how to start learning yoga and how to improve a current yoga practice. It integrates the challenges and gains of learning this movement philosophy and leads the reader along a spiritual journey to greater health and wellness! Check out HowExpert Guide to Yoga to learn how to practice yoga, perform basic yoga poses, and experience greater health and wellness in your life. About the Author A lifelong fine & performing artist, Jaime LaRose graduated with a Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design from Plymouth State University. She attended Pacific College of Health and Science for her Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Acupuncture and Herbology. She co-authored the Healthy Urban Kitchen while living in New York City and working as a national print model, appearing in feature films and on ABC’s All My Children. She has studied health, holistic wellness, movement, and nutrition for over two decades. In addition, she is a world traveler, herbalist, plant medicine advocate, and avid gardener. In 2019, she became an RYT 200 at Sol Power Yoga. She has attended workshops with Paul Chek and John McMullen. In 2007, she completed Dr. John Demartini’s The Breakthrough Experience. She studies astrology, quantum physics, metaphysics, and Buddhism. She is a published author and an Ordained Minister. She practices yoga and meditation daily. After a painful descent into mental illness and addiction, she has recovered. She feels risen like the phoenix, embracing her perfectly flawed humanity. She believes her purpose is to help others return to wholeness through radical self-love in the face of adversity. She lives in New Hampshire with her two Siamese cats, surrounded by her zany family, and she has the most beautiful daughter that a woman in this Universe could ever ask for. HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Power Yoga written by Geo Takoma and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes a new approach to yoga designed to improve fitness and demonstrates a variety of poses and movements
Download or read book Functional Anatomy of Yoga written by David Keil and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-color illustrated exploration of the body in motion during yoga practice • Examines anatomical patterns and body mechanics in specific asanas, such as forward bends, twists, external hip rotations, arm balances, and back bends, to inspire confidence in students, deepen practice, and prevent injury • Provides detailed images and photos overlaid with anatomical diagrams, allowing you to see clearly what is happening within each asana discussed • Explores how various yoga postures interrelate from the perspective of functional anatomy In this full-color illustrated guide, David Keil brings the anatomy of the body in yoga asanas to life. Writing in an accessible, conversational tone, he outlines how practitioners and yoga teachers alike can utilize a deeper understanding of their anatomy and its movement and function to deepen their yoga practice, increase confidence, prevent injury, and better understand their students and their challenges. Providing detailed images and photos overlaid with anatomical diagrams, allowing you to see clearly what is happening within each asana discussed, Keil shows how the muscles, joints, tendons, and structure of the body work together to support integrated movement. He discusses the basics of functional anatomy, exploring the workings of the foot and ankle, the knee, the hip joint, the pelvis and SI joint, the spine, the shoulder, and the hand, wrist, and elbow. He examines anatomical patterns and body mechanics in specific asanas, such as forward bends, twists, external hip rotations, arm balances, and back bends, such as, for example, how a wide-legged forward bend shifts the position of the femur and the pelvis, allowing students with tight hamstrings to accomplish a deep forward bend--something they struggle with when the legs are together. Keil also shows how various yoga postures interrelate from the perspective of functional anatomy. Revealing in detail how everything in the body is connected and how your anatomy functions holistically during yoga practice, this book helps you to understand the body better and connect and integrate yoga postures in a completely new way.
Download or read book Yoga For Beginners written by Ntathu Allen and published by TCK Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say goodbye to the old, tired, unhappy you. Say HELLO to the new supple, energetic, relaxed you by making yoga a way of life. Frustration and stress come from spending your entire day meeting other people’s demands but never taking care of yourself. Now you’re about to learn how to start taking amazing care of your own physical and emotional needs in as little as five minutes per day. You’ll learn easy restorative yoga poses to strengthen your body and powerful meditation techniques to remove stress for work and home. Just imagine creating your own custom 5-minute yoga routine that allows you to instantly relax, clear your mind, and energize your body—without needing a yoga mat or instructor to show you what to do. In this book, you will discover: Easy and fun yoga poses designed to increase your energy and revitalize your body A series of breathing exercises guaranteed to restore your calm and focus, allowing you to make better and faster decisions without stress or frustration Soothing guided meditations that will support you in obtaining emotional and physical relief from the stresses of daily life Therapeutic, revitalizing yoga practices like the “3 Minute Workstation Yoga” and “Leap Out of Bed Yoga” that is a quick routine that you can easily do to help you be more energized and help you ease the neck pain and stiff shoulders. Plus, you’ll learn 5 Great Ways to get a Good Night’s Sleep without drugs or alcohol, using scientifically validated techniques that come from the ancient tradition of yoga.
Download or read book The Geek s Guide to Unrequited Love written by Sarvenaz Tash and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graham Posner's trying to get his best friend Roxana to fall in love with him by planning the perfect weekend for her at Comic-Con.
Download or read book Smart Guide to Yoga written by Stephanie Levin-Gervasi and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-05-02 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart Advice on how yoga can enhance emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being Smart Ways to relieve stress, strengthen your body, prevent and treat illness, and boost your stamina and energy Smart Tips on what yoga style is right for you, with step-by-step instructions on the poses that best suit your lifestyle and goals * Smart Strategies to release physical tension and mental stress with the slow, gentle movements, poses, and breathing techniques of hatha yoga * Smart Insights into the six branches of yoga, each a different experience in movement and meditation * Smart Advice on yoga as alternative medicine to heal heart disease, chronic pain, arthritis, and other illnesses * Smart Tips on finding a class and teacher that best suit your needs and will help you develop your own yoga practice * Quick reading and easy referencing with lots of photos, a comprehensive index, and loads of sidebars and sources Smart Guides take readers seriously. They satisfy even the most curious person's desire to know the essentials about any of a wide range of topics--from vitamins to mutual funds to stress relief. It's all about good reading and expert information. The choice is yours. Stephanie Levin-Gervasi is a writer specializing in health and family matters. She is the author of The Back Pain Sourcebook and has practiced yoga for more than twenty years. She lives in San Francisco.
Download or read book Living Yoga written by Georg Feuerstein and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1993-03-24 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the many paths of yoga. Yoga has been a living tradition of spiritual teaching for five thousand years. Here, readers will discover the wisdom of the millennia—and learn to live yoga. This book contains the best of Yoga Journal: the most outstanding interviews, essays, illustrations, and photographs. It offers the promise of hatha yoga exercise for health, and the yoga approach to diet and nutrition. It teaches meditation as an antidote to stress and a path to mindfulness. It explores the yoga of love and devotion in relationships; karma yoga, the path of work; and tantra yoga, the path of ritual, creativity, and sexuality. The authoritative contributors and wide-ranging topics here include: • Ram Dass on life as service • Joan Borysenko on the healing power of love • Larry Dossey on illusions about the body • Judith Lasater on asanas, or hatha yoga postures • Thich Nhat Hanh on the nature of suffering • Ken Wilber on the role of meditation • Frances Vaughan on the common ground between psychotherapy and spirituality • Daniel Coleman on early-warning signs for detecting spiritual abuse • John Welwood on spiritual relationships • Georg Feuerstein on sacred sexuality • Jacob Needleman on money and the path • Joanna Macy on caring for the earth Also richly illustrated, Living Yoga celebrates a fresh vision of life for spiritual seekers. Beginners will find an accessible, far-reaching overview of the topic; advanced practitioners will be reminded once again of the value and promise of yoga.
Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Guide to Yoga written by Howard Kent and published by Element Books, Limited. This book was released on 1999 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literally translated, "yoga" means unity. It is the art of body, breath and mind control. For optimum health, harmony and inner peace, a daily yoga regime may include a change of lifestyle and diet, as well as a mastery of yoga postures, transitions and relaxation techniques. Recent studies have shown that the practice of yoga can actually reduce blood pressure and reverse the symptoms of heart disease in addition to building patience and physical endurance.Written by a world renowned expert in yoga, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Yoga offers a complete program for beginners as well as current practitioners. With specially commissioned, step-by-step photographs of postures and relaxation techniques, Howard Kent emphasizes the need for safety and caution to prevent injury in those who have little experience. The book covers: -- the history and origins of yoga-- the different schools of yoga-- step-by-step guides to all the yoga exercises-- a step-by-step guide to healthy breathing-- yoga in pregnancy, for children and the elderly-- yoga as a preventative medicine.
Download or read book 5 S s OF YOGA The Ultimate Guide for Beginners written by Newbee Publication and published by Newbee Publication. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you think your brain never relaxes and keeps running thoughts 24/7? In the present time, our brain is super wired-up with social media and digital media influences. It seems like a never-ending process. Moreover, in the age of information overload, it is overloading our brains with junk files. As a result, we fill our brain's hard drive with unwanted, unrealistic, and unsettled thoughts. Are you forgetting things, and it is affecting your performance? Suppose you start to forget things and feel that reducing your ability to manage your professional and personal life. This book is for you. The irony is that we never notice how we breathe; we can only catch our breath when it runs fast or very slow. We can survive without food and water for a few days, but we can not survive more than 3 minutes without breathing. Everyone understands that not breathing means we are dead, and we all know how important it is, but…. Are we doing anything for it? This book is about the power of pranayama yoga, how to breathe correctly, and use scientific knowledge of Chakras and pranayama yoga to achieve the five most crucial S of our life. Self-Discipline Self- Control Self-Motivation Self-Healing Self-Realization This book will empower you with your "inner self" and asanas that help to achieve. It will also explain some handy and powerful Pranayama yoga techniques you can incorporate into your daily life. This book will enlighten you with: The power of Pranayama Yoga Yoga Poses to enhance your inner self Regulator of Body – align with Chakras A set of pranayama yoga that can be implemented as daily rituals. This book is for all ages; this book contains: Coloured images of Asanas make them easy to understand and perform. Simple and easily understandable language A step-by-step explanation of poses Yoga schedule (space to write down your yoga schedule) Order Now To influence your life with 5 "S" s of Yoga.
Download or read book Yoga For Beginners written by Dev Prisco and published by yogaopoly. This book was released on with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga for beginners is the essential starter guide for people beginning their Yoga journey. Complete with basic poses to get started, what to wear, best places to practice and also meditation. Many numerous health benefits for complete mind, body and spirit.
