Download or read book Pick Your Yoga Practice written by Meagan McCrary and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the surface it may appear that yoga is yoga is yoga, but take a closer look and you’ll discover myriad different yoga systems and lineages. There are dozens of yoga styles to choose from, and while yoga is for everyone, not every style is the perfect fit for every person. But how do you choose between mysterious-sounding names such as Ashtanga, Kundalini, Bikram, and Kripalu? As Meagan McCrary discovered when she began exploring different classes, finding the right style is essential for establishing a steady yoga practice. Pick Your Yoga Practice is the first book to describe the most prominent yoga styles in depth, including teaching methodology, elements of practice, philosophical and spiritual underpinnings, class structure, physical exertion, and personal attention. Those new to yoga will discover they have options and can confidently attend a class of their choosing, while experienced practitioners will expand their understanding of the vast world of modern yoga, and perhaps find themselves venturing into new territory. Ashtanga * Iyengar * Kundalini * Integral * Kripalu Bikram * Jivamukti * Sivananda * Ananda Viniyoga * Svaroopa * Power * Forrest * ISHTA Anusara * Moksha * AcroYoga

Download or read book Roots of Yoga written by James Mallinson and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'An indispensable companion for all interested in yoga, both scholars and practitioners' Professor Alexis G. J. S. Sanderson Despite yoga's huge global popularity, relatively little of its roots is known among practitioners. This compendium includes a wide range of texts from different schools of yoga, languages and eras: among others, key passages from the early Upanisads and the Mahabharata, and from the Tantric, Buddhist and Jaina traditions, with many pieces in scholarly translation for the first time. Covering yoga's varying definitions, its most important practices, such as posture, breath control, sensory withdrawal and meditation, as well as models of the esoteric and physical bodies, Roots of Yoga is a unique and essential source of knowledge. Translated and Edited with an Introduction by James Mallinson and Mark Singleton

Download or read book The Yogi Assignment written by Kino MacGregor and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A high-profile Ashtanga Yoga teacher introduces an inspirational 30-day program that will “completely overhaul your attitude . . . eliminate negativity . . . while also allowing yoga to transform your body” (PopSugar) “The brave heart of a yogi is defined by actions that make the world a better place.” Live with authenticity. Practice patience. Let go of negativity. These are some of the core tenets of a yoga lifestyle, on and off the mat. Yoga is about much more than twisting yourself into shapes—the heart of this ancient practice is an inner journey, one of reflection, spiritual awakening, and ultimately a calm, clear mind. The Yogi Assignment is a 30-day introduction to these life-affirming and simple—yet revolutionary—principles. Led by master Ashtanga yoga teacher Kino MacGregor, this journey will challenge and uplift your body, mind, and spirit. Each day offers a practice and meditation that will help you confront your emotional, physical, and mental limitations and inspire real change in your life. MacGregor is a fierce, loving guide who encourages you to look deeply within to find your wellspring of inner strength and courage.

Download or read book Pints with Aquinas written by Matt Fradd and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-10 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you could sit down with St. Thomas Aquinas over a pint of beer and ask him any one question, what would it be? Pints With Aquinas contains over 50 deep thoughts from the Angelic doctor on subjects such as God, virtue, the sacraments, happiness, alcohol, and more. If you've always wanted to read St. Thomas but have been too intimidated to try, this book is for you.So, get your geek on, pull up a bar stool and grab a cold one, here we go!""He alone enlightened the Church more than all other doctors; a man can derive more profit in a year from his books than from pondering all his life the teaching of others." - Pope John XXII

Download or read book What s All This About Yoga written by Gopal A. and published by Babelcube Inc.. This book was released on 2016-07-28 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who hasn’t heard of yoga? Nowadays, many people do yoga or want to start this ancient discipline from India, but they don’t know much about what it really is or what its general principles are. In this fun and enjoyable book, we’ll explain clearly all you need to know to start doing yoga, whether you’re a regular yogi or want to become one. This book doesn’t teach specific techniques, only knowledge to guide and encourage you. All practical aspects of yoga can be found on the blog YOGA at HOME and the author’s YouTube channel. This is an informative work about yoga, from a Western and modern point of view, keeping in mind our main concerns in life.

Download or read book Light on Life written by B.K.S. Iyengar and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2006-09-19 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: B.K.S. Iyengar--hailed as "the Michelangelo of yoga" (BBC) and considered by many to be one of the most important yoga masters--has spent much of his life introducing the modern world to the ancient practice of yoga. Yoga's popularity is soaring, but its widespread acceptance as an exercise for physical fitness and the recognition of its health benefits have not been matched by an understanding of the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development that the yogic tradition can also offer. In Light on Life, B.K.S. Iyengar brings readers this new and more complete understanding of the yogic journey. Here Iyengar explores the yogic goal to integrate the different parts of the self (body, emotions, mind, and soul), the role that the yoga postures and breathing techniques play in our search for wholeness, the external and internal obstacles that keep us from progressing along the path, and how yoga can transform our lives and help us to live in harmony with the world around us. For the first time, Iyengar uses stories from his own life, humor, and examples from modern culture to illustrate the profound gifts that yoga offers. Written with the depth of this sage's great wisdom, Light on Life is the culmination of a master's spiritual genius, a treasured companion to his seminal Light on Yoga.

Download or read book I Am Yoga written by Susan Verde and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the sea—yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible. New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and author and certified yoga instructor Susan Verde team up again in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it. A kid-friendly guide to 17 yoga poses is included.

Download or read book Skill in Action written by Michelle Cassandra Johnson and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform your yoga practice into a force for creating social change with this concise, eloquent manual of social justice tools and skills. Skill in Action asks you to explore the deeply transformational practice of yoga as a way to become an agent of social change and work toward a just world. Through yoga practices and philosophy, this book explores liberation for ourselves and others, while asking us to engage in our own agency—whether that manifests as activism, volunteer work, or changing our relationships with others and ourselves. To provide a strong foundation to begin this work, Michelle Cassandra Johnson clearly defines power and privilege, oppression, liberation, and suffering, and invites you to make changes in your life that promote equality and freedom for all. This revised and expanded edition offers journaling practices and prompts in each chapter; includes more material on how power and privilege inform the yoga industry; explains how to integrate justice into teaching the eight limbs of yoga; and offers ways to support people as they move through their resistance and discomfort in the face of injustice. This edition also offers a fuller look at how the yamas and niyamas—the ethical precepts of yoga—can be studied in order to create a more just world, and it offers more support for yoga teachers seeking to radicalize their yoga.

Download or read book Yoga Happy written by Hannah Barrett and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-27 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find connection, calm and happiness. Yoga Happy is an essential companion to help you through life, whether you’re a complete yoga beginner or wanting to deepen your home practice. In this beautiful, full-colour book you will find everything you need to build your inner strength and resilience, and help you find calm, happiness and the resilience to navigate the modern world. Written by yoga and meditation teacher Hannah Barrett, who has helped hundreds of thousands of people both online and through her workshops and classes, Yoga Happy encourages you to incorporate key disciplines, thoughts and actions into your everyday life. No matter how little time or space you have, Hannah shows how you can find your energy, reduce stress at home or at work, get a good night’s sleep and learn to cope better with whatever life throws at you. This inspiring handbook will also guide you through short, illustrated yoga sequences adapted for all abilities, plus give you breathing techniques, meditations and other proven mindful practices that will help to nourish and support your mind and body.

Download or read book The Illustrated Light on Yoga written by B. K. S. Iyengar and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Classic Book Is A Comprehensive Introduction To Yoga With Detailed Descriptions Of Over 200 Postures And 14 Breathing Exercises.

Download or read book Yoga Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1991-05 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 30 years, Yoga Journal has been helping readers achieve the balance and well-being they seek in their everyday lives. With every issue,Yoga Journal strives to inform and empower readers to make lifestyle choices that are healthy for their bodies and minds. We are dedicated to providing in-depth, thoughtful editorial on topics such as yoga, food, nutrition, fitness, wellness, travel, and fashion and beauty.

Download or read book The Martix of Yoga written by Georg Feuerstein and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers novice Yoga practitioners a solid foundation on which to begin or build their personal practice. Written by two highly-respected Yoga teachers and scholars in the West—Georg Feuerstein and his wife Brenda Feuerstein— the book will also augment Yoga teacher trainings, and provide current Yoga teachers with an invaluable text to use with or recommend to their new students. Yoga stands for spiritual discipline, as it was developed in India over thousands of years. This is the focus and purpose of The Matrix of Yoga: to provide a simple introduction to the authentic teachings of Yoga. While Yoga traditionally included physical postures, this was just one aspect of practice. Mental discipline was counted as far more important. Above all, Yoga was wrapped into an overall spiritual framework. Every single discipline had the purpose of helping the practitioner to grow toward inner (or spiritual) freedom. This reader-friendly handbook is divided into two sections. In Part 1 the authors establish the substructure of Yoga, with short essays that cover basic principles: the meaning of Yoga, the practice, the types, the deeper commitment and levels. They go on to explain practical applications of Yogic philosophy to all aspects of life, including: diet, working with the mind, livelihood, and the transcendence of ego. In Part 2, a unique question and answer format, they address 30 of the most widely-asked questions by newcomers to this path. Their straightforward and highly-authoritative responses will give any practitioner a more direct understanding of the issues involved in adopting Yoga as a practice, a lifestyle, a spiritual philosophy. Without denying that modern practitioners of the physical postures of Yoga are significantly helped by them, the Feuersteins emphasize the “so much more!” The core power of Yoga—which is in its spiritual and ethical wisdom—remains untapped in so many contemporary approaches. This book seeks to address that lack.

Download or read book Yoga For Beginners All You Need To Know About Yoga written by Darren Williams and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-07-05 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: : If you are trying to find that inner peace within you and also want to do some form of low impact exercise then "Yoga For Beginners: All You Need To Know About Yoga" is the perfect text for you. The text not only explains what yoga is but goes into the many ways that it can help heal the mind and soul. The author also highlights the fact that yoga can be practiced by any age group, whether they be young or old or somewhere in between. The author also highlights some of the basic types of yoga and gives a brief description of each. This text is well timed as it has been published in a time when many are seeking less strenuous ways to get the body in shape and to get rid of stress. Yoga has started to take over the Western world ever since the many advantages started to be realized. About the Author: Darren Williams has his sister to credit for the current knowledge that he has about yoga. He used to sit and watch her going through the paces and he used to wonder what exactly she got from the process. To him it looked like body contortion with no apparent cause. It was he asked her about it that she opened his eyes to the world of meditation and yoga. He realized soon after he started the process that he was so much more at peace within himself and he also felt as if he had more energy. From that point onward he dedicated his evenings to practicing yoga and learning as much as he could from his sister. He also took it upon himself to learn even more by going to a yoga studio in his neighborhood and doing some of his own research at the library. He then sought to share what he had learned with others and that is how his book came into being.

Download or read book Yoga Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 2000-07 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 30 years, Yoga Journal has been helping readers achieve the balance and well-being they seek in their everyday lives. With every issue,Yoga Journal strives to inform and empower readers to make lifestyle choices that are healthy for their bodies and minds. We are dedicated to providing in-depth, thoughtful editorial on topics such as yoga, food, nutrition, fitness, wellness, travel, and fashion and beauty.

Download or read book Yoga Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1980-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 30 years, Yoga Journal has been helping readers achieve the balance and well-being they seek in their everyday lives. With every issue,Yoga Journal strives to inform and empower readers to make lifestyle choices that are healthy for their bodies and minds. We are dedicated to providing in-depth, thoughtful editorial on topics such as yoga, food, nutrition, fitness, wellness, travel, and fashion and beauty.

Download or read book The Yoga Life written by Robert Butera and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reclaim Your Health with this Whole-Person Approach to Wellness Featuring extensive yogic wisdom, real-world examples of its ideas in action, and inspiring discussions, this innovative book helps you design and apply a personalized system of yoga to all areas of your life. Both scientific and spiritual perspectives are featured, merging Eastern and Western knowledge to show you the ideal path to a happy, healthy, and comprehensive yoga lifestyle. The Yoga Life makes it easy to incorporate yoga's philosophy and guiding principles into your daily routine. Discover breathwork and meditation exercises, stress-relief techniques, and self-assessment sections. Explore the four steps for whole-person perspective, the five paths of yoga for self-realization, and the ten lifestyle areas for comprehensive health. From sleep and nutrition to relationships and finances, this book helps evaluate where you are and where you can improve in order to create a unique practice that brings positive, lasting change.

Download or read book Does Yoga Work Answers from Science written by Mary Flaherty and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a must-read for all who teach and practice yoga, and for those responsible for health policy. Terrific!" -Tiffany Cruikshank, Founder of Yoga Medicine® "After 40 years of practising and studying yoga full-time I thought there wasn't much left to learn. I was wrong- Indispensable for yoga teachers and health practitioners. A must read!" -Gregor Maehle, Author of "Ashtanga Yoga: Philosophy & Practice", mystic, educator "This book is not only for yoga teachers and yoga therapists, it is for anyone who practices yoga or is considering practicing yoga as an adjunct or potential antidote for a health condition." Donna Farhi, Author of The Breathing Book and Yoga, Mind, Body and Spirit This user-friendly and long overdue addition to the scientific literature on yoga for a general audience is a must for anyone who wants to know "Does Yoga Work?" Up-to-date scientific evidence on the benefits and risks of yoga practice. Answers to important questions are presented in a conversational but objective manner. Does yoga work for chronic pain, depression, PMS and menopausal symptoms? To invert or not during menstruation? Does yoga really help with diseases like cancer or cardiac disease? What postures are safe during pregnancy? Does yoga help us breathe better? A treasure-trove of information, quotes and stories makes this essential reading for yoga teachers, therapists, students and practitioners, as well as for researchers, health-care providers and policy makers with an interest in yoga. Important takeaways are presented in an easy-to-read, digestible format. Key points, stories from practitioners, fun illustrations and the oodles of quotations all make the information accessible. Each chapter ends with "Tips for Teachers & Therapists" and "Tips for Students" for particular issues (e.g. diabetes, asthma, PTSD, etc.) gleaned from the author's careful reading of the evidence available. These comprise an invaluable resource for informed decision-making, both in the teaching and practice of yoga. The author, Mary Flaherty, PhD has had a life-long dual passion for both science and yoga. As an academic she has worked at universities in Europe, Japan and Australia. She is a dedicated science communicator, writer, psychologist and yoga teacher. She has also drawn the illustrations and cartoons which bring the data to life. Fully referenced and indexed. Does Yoga Work?- Read and find out!