Download or read book The Little Book of Yoga written by Fiona Channon and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Yoga is an inspiring introduction to everything you need to enhance your life using Yoga. Whether you're new to the practice or have been mastering flows for longer, this portable guide reinforces the tenants of the physical, mental and spiritual practices that yoga embodies. Containing all of the information you need, The Little Book of Yoga outlines the different kinds of yoga, the benefits derived from practising and busting the silly myths that surround it. Distilled in bite-size, digestible sections, you can expect to learn how to achieve mobility and to improve the body's ability to cope with common ailments through this form of exercise, as well as how this regime can lead to spiritual development and enlightenment.
Download or read book An Introduction to Yoga Philosophy written by Ashok Kumar Malhotra and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its promise of personal improvement, physical well-being and spiritual enrichment, yoga is enjoying a resurgence in popularity at the turn of the third millennium. To unravel the mystery of the discipline, its philosophies and relevance in contemporary life, the original text of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali must be explored. This book offers the first accessible translation and commentary on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. An introductory section examines the multidimensional aspects of yoga as philosophy, psychology, science, and religion, as well as exploring popular versions of yoga in the West. The core of the book offers a new translation of the entire text of the Yoga Sutras, in a language that is clear and comprehensible to students. Commentaries are presented to highlight the meaning of various statements (sutras) and key themes are outlined via sectional summaries. A full glossary of key words and names is also provided. Concluding chapters look at yoga in contemporary life, revealing the popularity of yoga in the 21st century through Star Wars, and exploring yoga's connection to health and science, contrasting yoga's holistic view of healing with that of the limited view of present day medical science. Sample physical, breathing and meditation exercises are provided. An Introduction to Yoga Philosophy offers a comprehensive introduction to the Yoga Sutras text of Patanjali to all students and interested readers of Indian philosophy and religion, world religions, east-west psychology, and mysticism.
Download or read book How Yoga Works written by Eleanor Criswell and published by . This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Richard Hittleman s Introduction to Yoga written by Richard Hittleman and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1997-08-18 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of Americans know of the extraordinary benefits of Yoga--physically, mentally and spiritually. But many have been discouraged from trying Yoga because they believe that years of devotion and arduous exercising are required. Now, here is Yoga simplified. Mr. Hittleman's is a progressive concept of instruction that lets you begin with the elementary positions and gradually advances you at your own pace. You will discover remarkable new strength and energy within you. Your mind and your body will experience the joy that is life at its best. Day by day, you will find yourself growing slimmer, stronger, more graceful. Physical discomforts will vanish. Peace of mind will replace anxiety. You will look, act and feel more truly alive. Richard Hittleman--Author, Lecturer and Television Instructor--has introduced the practice of Yoga to more American s than any other living authority. This book is the second of his Yoga Masterwork series.
Download or read book Threads of Yoga written by Pamela Seelig and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deepen and enliven your yoga practice with 30 themes based on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras that can inspire on and off the mat. Yoga draws many practitioners because of its physical benefits, but it is often the experience of peace that people return for. Threads of Yoga supports those seeking to learn more about yoga’s deeper spiritual teachings. Each short chapter introduces a foundational yogic theme, such as letting go, the breath, the yamas and the niyamas, and the chakra system. Each theme is accompanied by practices, including meditation, complementary poses, breath work, or quotes to contemplate. It is an ideal guide for both practitioners and teachers who want to connect with the spiritual wisdom of yoga, deepen their personal practice, or develop and support a theme for yoga class.
Download or read book Seven Schools of Yoga written by Ernest Wood and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Iyengar Yoga for Beginners written by B. K. S. Iyengar and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep fit and reduce stress with this essential beginners' guide to yoga. For B.K.S. Iyengar, yoga is a holistic experience that benefits the mind, body and spirit. Follow his step-by-step programme, with clear guidance on perfecting 23 classic poses.
Download or read book Introduction to Agni Yoga written by Vicente Beltran Anglada and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authored by the Catalonian mystic and occultist Vicente Beltrán-Anglada (VBA, 1915-1988), this is the first English translation of this introductory book on Agni Yoga (initially published in 2017; revised and extended in 2019). This book presents a practical exposition of the mystical but intensely dynamic life born in the heart when the mind stops reflecting its external circumstances and surrenders to its spiritual purpose.Students of the modern practice of mindfulness may find in VBA's approach to Agni Yoga a striking resemblance with the constant presence of mind (i.e., profound attentiveness) required of its practitioners. Students of the evolution of consciousness may find in this book a cogent exposition of VBA's personal experience in developing the intuitive sense of the heart beyond the rational mind.Appendices, with illustrations, have been added to enhance the comprehension of this material for those fellow students and scholars interested in the esoteric context in which VBA's approach to Agni Yoga was written.
Download or read book Introduction to Kundalini Yoga written by Guru Rattana and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-21 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Kundalini Yoga and Meditation is a brand new 2 volume guide suitable for students of all levels. Guru Rattana combines the essence of Yogi Bhajan with her own knowledge and unique insights, gained from 40 years of personal practice, study and teaching. Her wisdom will illuminate your path, taking you deep within on an amazing journey of transformation and self-discovery, to a destination of self-love, inner peace and oneness with all. "This introduction is beyond perfect. This is True Kundalini! You have taken everything from my heart and understanding, and placed it in print with your yogic history! YES!!!! It creates awe." - Siri Bandhu Kaur, OttawaBegin and Deepen Your Practice describes in detail the techniques used to awaken the Kundalini. It includes the basics to be learned by beginners and perfected by more advanced students, including♦ understanding the mind and meditation♦ guidelines for practicing Kundalini Yoga♦ how to design your personal practice ♦ tips to optimize your progress.You will find kriyas and meditations to deal with stress, addictions, depression, sleeping, spinal health, mental clarity, activating your navel center, and opening the heart. You will discover how to direct your attention and guide your inner journey to health and happiness.Guru Rattana is also author of Transitions to a Heart-Centered World, Relax and Renew, and Sexuality and Spirituality. Her more recent books are The Destiny of Women Is the Destiny of the World, The Inner Art of Love, The Gift of Womanhood, The Power of Neutral, and Your Life is in Your Chakras (expanded edition 2014). She began studying with Yogi Bhajan in 1977. A KRI certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, she has taught in 15 countries, including many Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Courses.
Download or read book An Introduction to Yoga written by Annie Besant and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Yoga Principles and Practices written by Sachindra Kumar Majumdar and published by Carol Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1976 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Introduction to Yoga written by Annie Besant and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lily Finds Her OM Way written by Lilia Karimi and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lily Finds Her OM Way introduces children to yoga in a playful and creative way. Lily goes on a magical adventure through nature with her grandmother to learn the ways in which her body can bend, stretch, and grow. With every animal and piece of nature she connects with, Lily discovers a yoga pose you can try at home while you read along. This story will inspire children to connect and learn from the magical world around them.
Download or read book An Introduction to the Yoga Philosophy written by Srisa Chandra Vasu and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 An Introduction to Yoga written by Claude Fayette Bragdon and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Introduction to Yoga Illustrated written by Annie Besant and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-26 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga is much more than just a workout. It's a combination of components that can transform your health on many different levels. The lectures in this book were delivered at the 32nd Anniversary of the Theosophical Society held at Benares, India in 1907, and they are intended to give the reader an outline of Yoga. These lectures forms the basis for a deeper study of the teaching of Yoga in general, containing the essentials to be considered throughout the different stages of living and practice. The author, Annie Wood Besant (1847-1933) - was a British writer and activist. President of the Theosophical Society, she was also involved in the cause of women's rights. "An Introduction to Yoga" was the way in which she presented the idea of Yoga to western public in 1908. This book addresses the following topics and many of these were passed on from ancient works. - The Nature of Yoga - What is consciousness and Divinity? - Yoga as one of the six Indian schools of Philosophy. - Yoga as an applied science. - The practice of yoga. (Not exactly as it's practiced today) - Discussion on diet, purifying of the body, concentration and meditation. - The 4 states of consciousness and the 5 stages of the mind. - The 3 gunas, the 5 functions of pain, and the 7 obstacles to yogic progress. Please note - as this book was written in early 19th century English, its readability is tolerable-taking into context the complex concepts under discussion. This book will be a great read to all interested in Yoga as a philosophy and is NOT intended to learn the reader yoga poses at home.
