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 Yoga as Medicine written by Yoga Journal and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2007-07-31 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive book of yoga therapy, this groundbreaking work comes to you from the medical editor of the country’s premier yoga magazine, who is both a practicing yogi and a Western-trained physician. Beginning with an overview of the history and science of yoga, Dr. McCall describes the many different techniques in the yoga tool kit; explains what yoga does and who can benefit from it (virtually everyone!); and provides lavishly illustrated and minutely detailed instructions on starting a yoga practice geared to your fitness level and your health status. Yoga as Medicine offers a wealth of practical information, including how to: •Utilize yogic tools, including postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, for both prevention and healing of illness •Master the art of becoming more in tune with your body •Communicate more effectively with your doctor •Adopt therapeutic yoga practices as either an alternative or a complement to surgery and to expensive, sometimes dangerous medications •Practice safely Find an instructor and a style of yoga that are right for you. With twenty chapters devoted to the work of individual master teachers, including such well-known figures as Patricia Walden, John Friend, and Rodney Yee, Yoga as Medicine shows how these experts have applied the wisdom of this ancient holistic practice to twenty different conditions, ranging from arthritis to chronic fatigue, depression, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, infertility, insomnia, multiple sclerosis, and obesity. Defining yoga as “a systematic technology to improve the body, understand the mind, and free the spirit,” Dr. McCall shows the way to a path that can truly alter your life. An indispensable guide for the millions who now practice yoga or would like to begin, as well as for yoga teachers, body workers, doctors, nurses, and other health professionals.

Download or read book The Power of Breath and Hand Yoga written by Christine Burke and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to heal both body and mind using only your breath and your hands. In The Power of Breath and Hand Yoga, Christine Burke shows how you already have all you need to heal both physical and emotional conditions and improve your overall wellbeing. Breath awareness has been linked to calming the body and brain, regulating blood pressure, improving memory and immune function, preventing heart attacks and easing chronic pain and asthma. Mudras are known as 'yoga for the hands': they are hand poses and positions that channel energy and offer a point of focus during meditation. First, Christine teaches you a range of breathing techniques and reveals the background behind mudras and how best to use them, and then she offers breath and mudra practices for 36 conditions, divided into body and mind. Each practice also includes a 'jewel thought' meditation, which can accompany the breath technique and/or mudra.

Download or read book Yoga for Body Breath and Mind written by A. G. Mohan and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1995-04-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breath-oriented approach for relaxation and well-being. Over 300 illustrations and photographs.

Download or read book The Woman s Yoga Book written by Bobby Clennell and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presented by a leading yoga teacher, this unique yoga program aligns with your monthly cycle to promote optimal menstrual health Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Bobby Clennell brings decades of yoga study and teaching experience to The Woman’s Yoga Book. She offers a comprehensive program of asana (yoga poses) and pranayama (breathing exercises) designed to support menstrual health from menarche to menopause, along with nutritional and lifestyle information for those times off the yoga mat. Yoga sequences are given for each phase of the menstrual cycle: • premenstrual: poses to stabilize • menstruation: poses to restore • postmenstrual: poses to rebalance • on through to ovulation: poses to strengthen In addition, The Woman’s Yoga Book offers sequences for: • PMS, irritability, tension, and moodswings • migraine headaches • bloating and breast tenderness • insomnia • cramps and lower back pain • heavy bleeding • scanty periods • absence of menstruation • irregular periods A former professional animator, Bobby has used her skill in rendering over 700 illustrations that teach right along with her text. Best of all, she encourages women to embrace the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being that comes from practicing women’s yoga. Begin the journey—now!

Download or read book B K S Iyengar Yoga The Path to Holistic Health written by B.K.S. Iyengar and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the endless benefits of Iyengar yoga for the mind, body, and spirit with this step-by-step guide. Explore the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga from the renowned B.K.S Iyengar. This enchanting, holistic health guide will become an essential part of your everyday approach towards a happy and healthy life. Inside the pages of this illustrated guide to Iyengar yoga, you’ll discover: • The complete authoritative teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar for mind, body, and holistic health, with easy-to-follow instructions • More than 50 step-by-step yoga sequences, devised by one of the world's leading authorities on hatha yoga • Classic Iyengar poses illustrated with a 360-degree presentation to provide views from all angles Whether you are new to yoga, searching for a starting point, or looking to perfect your technique, learn Iyengar yoga with the world-renowned guru B.K.S Iyengar. This yoga book is an authoritative illustrated guide in which the guru himself guides you through over 55 yoga poses, each illustrated in full color. Iyengar even explains his philosophy throughout the book – it's like having yoga classes with him as your own instructor! This visual guide makes yoga accessible for people of all ages and abilities as part of your path to holistic health and self-care. Work through specially developed yoga sequences to alleviate over 80 ailments, ranging from asthma and arthritis to varicose veins. Whatever your goal in doing yoga, this book might just be exactly what you need to achieve it!

Download or read book Yogasana and Pranayam written by SWAMI RAMESH CHANDRA SHUKLA and published by V&S Publishers. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explains elaborately the basic concept of Yoga, its origin, philosophy and aim, and also the relevance of Yoga in the present world. In fact, Yoga has an answer for every possible ailment/disease that affects the human race, including some of the deadly ones too, such as Cancer, AIDS, etc. Initially, the Yogic saints developed the Yogasanas by referring to animals, birds, trees and other creatures in order to stretch or relax. There are innumerable Yogasanas discussed in the book. Some of the well-known among them are: Surya Namaskar and its different poses, Uttana Padasana (Stretched leg Pose), Pawana Muktasana (Wind Release Pose), Naukasana (Boat Pose), Chakrasana (Wheel Pose), Padmasana (Lotus Pose), Halasana (Plough Pose), etc. Another salient feature of the book is that there are different sections, such as: Management of Common Diseases through Yoga, Pranayama & Yogic Diet, Yoga for Seniors, Yoga for Women, Yoga for Children & Students, Yoga for Managing Stress, etc. However, it is recommended that Yoga should always be practised under the guidance of a trained Yoga Teacher/Practitioner.

Download or read book Overcoming Trauma through Yoga written by David Emerson and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Survivors of trauma—whether abuse, accidents, or war—can end up profoundly wounded, betrayed by their bodies that failed to get them to safety and that are a source of pain. In order to fully heal from trauma, a connection must be made with oneself, including one’s body. The trauma-sensitive yoga described in this book moves beyond traditional talk therapies that focus on the mind, by bringing the body actively into the healing process. This allows trauma survivors to cultivate a more positive relationship to their body through gentle breath, mindfulness, and movement practices. Overcoming Trauma through Yoga is a book for survivors, clinicians, and yoga instructors who are interested in mind/body healing. It introduces trauma-sensitive yoga, a modified approach to yoga developed in collaboration between yoga teachers and clinicians at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute, led by yoga teacher David Emerson, along with medical doctor Bessel van der Kolk. The book begins with an in-depth description of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including a description of how trauma is held in the body and the need for body-based treatment. It offers a brief history of yoga, describes various styles of yoga commonly found in Western practice, and identifies four key themes of trauma-sensitive yoga. Chair-based exercises are described that can be incorporated into individual or group therapy, targeting specific treatment goals, and modifications are offered for mat-based yoga classes. Each exercise includes trauma-sensitive language to introduce the practice, as well as photographs to illustrate the poses. The practices have been offered to a wide range of individuals and groups, including men and women, teens, returning veterans, and others. Rounded out by valuable quotes and case stories, the book presents mindfulness, breathing, and yoga exercises that can be used by home practitioners, yoga teachers, and therapists as a way to cultivate awareness, tolerance, and an increased acceptance of the self.

Download or read book Yoga and Pranayama For Health English Yoga Book written by MEENACHISUNDARAM.M and published by MS SOFTWARE LABORATORIES. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS BOOK IS ONLY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE TABLE OF CONTENTS YOGA (Yogasana) 7 HISTORY OF YOGA.. 8 Hatha Yoga. 10 ASANAS. 12 ASANA CATEGORIES. 15 MEDITATIVE ASANAS (3) 17 PADMASANA (MEDITATIVE ASANA 1) 17 VAJRASANA (MEDITATIVE ASANA 2) 24 How to do the Vajrasana pose. 25 How to make the Vajrasana pose more comfortable. 26 Precautions. 26 SWASTIKASANA (MEDITATIVE ASANA 3) 28 STANDING ASANAS (4) 32 TADASANA (STANDING ASANA 1) 32 EKAPADASANA (STANDING ASANA 2) 39 TRIKONASANA (STANDING ASANA 3) 45 What is a Trikonasana?. 45 Benefits of Trikonasana. 45 What are the Steps for Trikonasana?. 46 PADAHASTASANA (STANDING ASANA 4) 49 KNEELING ASANAS (3) 52 USHTRASANA (KNEELING ASANA 1) [Camel Pose] 52 MARJARASANA (KNEELING ASANA 2) 56 What Is Marjariasana or Cat Stretch Pose?. 56 Types of Cat Pose. 57 Health Benefits of Cat Stretch Pose. 57 Step-by-step Guide to Do Cat Stretch Pose. 60 Common Mistakes to Avoid. 61 Easy Modifications for Beginners. 61 Precautions and Contraindications. 62 SHASHANKASANA (KNEELING ASANA 3) 63 What is Shashankasana?. 64 How to Perform Shashankasana Steps?. 67 SITTING ASANAS (6) 68 BHADRASANA (SITTING ASANA 1) [Butterfly Pose] 68 What is Bhadrasana (Butterfly Pose or Gracious Pose)?. 68 SIMHASANA (SITTING ASANA 2) 74 GOWMUKASANA (SITTING ASANA 3) (Gomukasana Cow Pose) 80 How to do Gomukhasana. 80 Beginner’s tip: 81 Benefits of Gomukhasana: 81 Contraindications: 82 VAKRASANA (SITTING ASANA 4) 83 What is Vakrasana?. 83 Top Benefits of Vakrasana. 84 Procedure of Vakrasana. 86 Common Vakrasana Contraindications. 86 Quick Tips for Vakrasana. 87 PARVATASANA (SITTING ASANA 5) [Mountain Pose] 89 PASCHIMOTTANASANA (SITTING ASANA 6) 92 How to do Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward bend) 92 Benefits of Paschimottanasana. 93 PRONE ASANAS (5) 94 BHUJANGASANA (PRONE ASANA 1) [The Cobra Pose] 94 SHALABASANA (PRONE ASANA 2) 103 How to do Shalabhasana. 103 Benefits of the Shalabhasana. 104 DHANURASANA (PRONE ASANA 3) [BOW POSE] 106 Dhanurasana – etymology. 106 Prerequisites for Dhanurasana. 107 How to do Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) 107 Benefits of Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) 108 Contraindications of Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) 109 NAUKASANA (PRONE ASANA 4) 110 How to do Naukasana. 111 Benefits of the Naukasana. 111 MAKARASANA (PRONE ASANA 5) [Crocodile Pose] 114 Crocodile Pose In Yoga (Makrasana) 114 Crocodile pose Steps (First Variation) 115 Crocodile Pose Steps (Second Variation) 115 Crocodile Pose Benefits. 116 Contraindication. 117 SIX SUPINE ASANAS (5) 118 PAVANMUKTASANA (SUPINE ASANA 1) 118 SETHUBHANDASANA (SUPINE ASANA 2) [Bridge Pose] 123 Sanskrit 123 Cautions & Contraindications. 124 How to do Bridge Pose. 125 Beginner tips. 125 Teaching Bridge Pose. 126 MATSYASANA (SUPINE ASANA 3) [The Fish Pose] 129 What is Matsyasana Yoga (Fish Pose)?. 129 UTHITAPADAHASTASANA (SUPINE ASANA 4) [Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose] 133 Meaning. 133 Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Practice Guide. 134 How to Do Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana. 135 Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Benefits. 137 HALASANA (SUPINE ASANA 5) [The Plough/Plow Pose] 139 What is Halasana?. 139 What are the benefits of Halasana?. 139 How to perform Halasana. 140 Precautions and common mistakes. 142 SHAVASANA (SUPINE ASANA 6) [The Corpse Pose] 144 How to do Savasana (Corpse Pose) 144 Benefits of Savasana. 145 Contraindications. 145 TWO INVERTED ASANA (2) 146 SARVANGASANA (INVERTED ASANA 1) 146 How to do Sarvangasana.. 146 Benefits of Sarvangasana.. 147 Contraindications. 148 SIRASASANA (INVERTED ASANA 2) [HEAD STAND POSE] 150 Steps of Sirsasana. 150 Preparatory poses associated with Sirsasana. 152 Follow up poses. 153 Performing Tips. 153 The science of Sirsasana. 153 Benefits of Sirsasana. 153 Precautions and contraindications associated with Sirsasana. 155 SURYA NAMASKAR.. 156 PRANAYAMA.. 170 What exactly is pranayama?. 172 What are the benefits according to science?. 175 1. Decreases stress. 175 2. Improves sleep quality. 175 3. Increases mindfulness. 175 4. Reduces high blood pressure. 175 5. Improves lung function. 175 6. Enhances cognitive performance. 175 7. Reduces cigarette cravings. 175 Summary. 175 YOGA (Yogasana) Everyone knows what yoga is but their understanding is mostly limited to physical postures, known as Asanas. But does yoga means physical poses? To find the answer we need to understand the definitions of yoga in the ancient texts. These ancient texts are giving a powerful message of yoga which is much deeper than what we understand. Yoga is a word from Sanskrit language which means join, 2 or more things are needed to join. And when 2 or more objects are joined, then it becomes one object. There is connection and harmony between 2 objects which have become one. So yoga is all about oneness, experience of oneness, feeling of harmony. Ashtanga yoga - In Yoga Sutras, Patanjali defines yoga as “Yogah Chitta Vritti Nirodhah” - Chitt – mind, Vritti – functioning of mind, Nirodha –control Yoga is to control the functioning of the mind. We have our thoughts, emotions, feelings and conditionings in the mind. It is very difficult to control. Yoga is the technique to control all these functions of the mind.

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 Yoga for Mental Health written by Heather Mason and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga is a comprehensive mind-body practice that is particularly effective for self-regulation, mood management, fostering resilience, and promotion of wellbeing. Inherently, yoga is a system for improving mental health and alleviating suffering at the deepest levels. Consequently, yoga's potential as a key component of integrative and complementary mental health is now being recognized internationally. This book serves as a reference, but also as a bridge between yoga therapy and healthcare, helping to add to the process of growing integration. It provides a professional resource for mental health professionals interested in the potential for yoga interventions that facilitate the therapeutic process, and who want to learn ways in which yoga can catalyze and deepen this process across a broad spectrum of mental health approaches. Similarly for yoga professionals with a focus on mental health and wellbeing who want to expand their understanding of how yoga relates to mental health approaches and their knowledge of best practices. The format is designed for consistency and ease of reading. Chapter 1 introduces the reader to the yogic viewpoint of mental health and wellbeing, and the psychological and neurological rationale for yoga's usage in mental health conditions. Each subsequent chapter is organized into a clinical overview of mental health conditions, followed by sections on current research and the rationale for incorporating yoga into the treatment of the condition, recommended yoga practices, and future directions.

Download or read book Power Pranayama The Key to Body Mind Management written by Dr. Renu Mahtani M.D. and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2010 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FREE DVD CONTAINS: — Right postures while practicing Pranayama — Identifying correct pattern of breathing — Step-by-step technique of Pranayama — Imagery for: Stress Management, Energization, Joint Pain & Backache, Heart & Hypertension, Asthma & Allergies and Diabetes Pranayama is in vogue today but few are really aware of its subtle yet profound effects on the mind. Pranayama involves much more than a few breathing exercises; it is a holistic experience that encompasses the body and the mind. The book explains in simple terms: — How to identify and correct our faulty patterns of breathing — How to practice pranayama with understanding and safety — Logical explanations for various aspects of Pranayama - • why one nostril is usually more open than the other and what are its implications on our mindset and diseases • how Kapalbhati can offer peace of mind • how the vibrations of chanting soothe the mind and heal the body — How pranayama creates the interface to connect with the mind — How to program our mind towards self-empowerment, health & happiness. This book is for one and all who desire to create positive health.

Download or read book Science of Healthy Diet written by Swami Mukundananda and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Health and Hatha Yoga written by Swami Sivananda and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Breathing Life Pranayama Yoga Techniques written by Yogi Coudoux and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yogi Coudoux is a world-famous yoga master. An athletic, sixty-two-year-old, he has an absolute command of his body that lets him accomplish incredible postures. In "Breathing Life, the Yogi reveals innovative techniques that will lead to long-term health for anyone, through self-knowledge and the mastery of self. Describing exercises that are simple and accessible to all, regardless of age, sex, or physical condition, he provides a program that will restore confidence, self-esteem, energy, flexibility, and restful sleep while ending problems of anxiety, pain, stress, and anger. Photographs and line drawings illustrate his techniques. At the heart of the author‘s remarkable program lies his art of breathing. Following teachings handed down from his father, the Yogi has become a foremost interpreter of "PRANAYAMA YOGA", or the art of breathing. The son of a Tibetan yoga teacher, he moved to Paris and opened his own schools of yoga and kung fu at the age of twenty. Over the years, hehas become world-renowned for his exceptional feats: he can squeeze his entire six-foot frame into a 50x43 cm glass cubicle, hold his breath for minutes on end, and even stop his own blood flow. He performs regularly in public, not to shock his audiences, but to heighten awareness of the influence emotions have over our bodies.

Download or read book Pioneering Vinyasa Yoga written by Doug Swenson and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pioneering Vinyasa Yoga shares knowledge through practical, down-to-earth instructions and inspiring, thoughtful stories. Then walks the reader through an array of tools in self-discovery and encourages us each to tread our own path. You will be refreshed and inspired to discover new light shone on the steps of your own yogic/life journey!

Download or read book Pranayama written by André van Lysebeth and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: