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 FUNDAMENTALS OF YOGA: Discover the history and philosophy of yoga—plus tools for teaching 108 yoga poses, planning and sequencing your yoga classes, and much more. “Will help [yoga] instructors fine-tune their classroom skills and empower their personal practice.” —Yoga + Joyful Living Drawing on a wide spectrum of perspectives and featuring more than 150 photographs and illustrations, Teaching Yoga covers the fundamental topics of yoga for new and experienced yoga teachers. Inside, you’ll find: • A foundational overview of yoga philosophy and history • Presentations of yoga classics like Vedas; Upanishads; Bhagavad Gita; Yoga Sutras of Patanjali • Profiles of the 11 styles of contemporary yoga, including their history and distinguishing elements • Support and tools for teaching 108 yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditations • Practical advice for classroom setup, and planning and sequencing yoga classes • Guidance through the process of starting and sustaining a career as a yoga teacher • Over 200 bibliographic sources and a comprehensive index • A useful appendix listing associations, institutes, organizations, and professional resources 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 the perfect resource for experienced yoga teachers, teachers in training, and anyone interesed in deepening their understanding of their yoga practice.

Download or read book Yin Yoga written by Diane Paylor and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deepen your practice and find balance--Yin Yoga comes home Expand your yoga journey with a guide to essential yin yoga poses to practice at home, whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi. Yin yoga is a style of hatha yoga informed by Chinese Daoist practices, with a focus on the meridians and proper alignment. The poses are passively held for 1 to 5 minutes to help strengthen joints, ligaments, and fascial tissues. This user-friendly reference offers just enough philosophy to get you straight to the practice. Artwork and detailed instructions explain how to perform 25 different yin yoga poses and how to string them together into 30 different sequences. The practices are designed to last 10 to 45 minutes, so you can choose how much time you want to spend on the mat. Yin Yoga offers: Reduced stress and anxiety--Yin yoga activates the body's rest and digest response, which lowers your heart rate, increases circulation, and stabilizes breathing for better relaxation. Perennial poses--Seasonal sequences let you tailor your yoga practice to the time of year. Mind and body--The long holds and contemplative nature of yin yoga are also great training for a meditation practice. Unlock the power of yin yoga with a customizable practice you can do anywhere.

Download or read book Yoga for Runners written by Christine Felstead and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2021-08-11 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Adapts the practice of yoga by focusing on the poses that offer the greatest benefits to runners. The poses and sequences in this book are intended to enhance strength, stability, and mobility in order to reduce incidents of running injury and add longevity to your sport as you become a healthier and stronger runner"--

Download or read book Pregnancy Health Yoga written by Tara Lee and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two leaders in pregnancy yoga share useful yoga techniques to guide expectant mothers from bump to birth and beyond Authoritative yet thoroughly accessible, this user-friendly book provides yoga techniques for pregnancy and beyond, helping expectant mothers to deal with all the physical and emotional changes you experience along the way. Authors Tara Lee and Mary Attwood—both leaders in the field—explain the important fundamentals of pregnancy yoga, such as: • Using breathwork to relax your body and reduce stress • Guided meditations and visualizations to help you feel calm and positive • Illustrated step-by-step routines to energize you and relieve muscle tension and pain • Beneficial postures for a range of common pregnancy-related conditions, including back pain, breathlessness, and swollen ankles • Advice on preparing for labor and childbirth • Post-natal exercises to get you back in shape and energized as a new mother Most importantly, Tara and Mary emphasize how every woman can take charge of her whole self to ensure a happy and healthy pregnancy and birth. The foreword by internationally celebrated Dr Gowri Motha, creator of the Gentle Birth Method, reinforces the message that pregnancy and childbirth is a positive experience to cherish and enjoy.

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 Hatha Yoga the Essential Dynamics written by Carl Abbott and published by . This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual shows essential, but often forgotten, dynamics to apply while you are in the Yoga postures. Conscientious application of this knowledge helps you achieve maximum results from your time and effort.

Download or read book Ashtanga Yoga written by John Scott and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Scott's Ashtanga Yoga is a step-by-step illustrated guide that takes you through the balanced exercise routines and breathing techniques of this dynamic form. Carefully structured, this course starts with a simple sequence for beginners which, once mastered, provides the foundation for moving on to the next level. - Purify your body with dynamic movement and precise postures - Develop physical and mental strength, increased stamina and greater flexibility - Includes a foreword by Shri K Pattabhi Jois, founder of Ashtanga Yoga - This new edition has been fully revised and updated This essential guide is the perfect introduction to yoga or the ideal gift for those who want to take their yoga practice to the next level. Author John Scott studied with yogi Shri K Pattabhi Jois at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in India, where he qualified to teach Ashtanga Yoga around the world. He has instructed many people in Ashtanga Yoga, including high-profile celebrities Madonna and Sting. John now spends much of his time teaching international workshops and undertaking teacher trainings.

Download or read book Yoga Sequencing written by Mark Stephens and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The yoga teacher’s guide to planning and sequencing yoga classes—with over 2,000 instructional photos and 67 yoga pose sequences for students of all skill levels. Also features additional resources, including yoga class planning worksheets, comprehensive glossaries, and much more! Addressing one of the most popular topics in the yoga profession, this book offers 67 model sequences of yoga poses (asanas) that cover the broad range of yoga student experience. Inside, established and aspiring yoga teachers will find: • Over 2,000 instructional photos and guide to over 150 yoga asanas • Multiple sequences for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students • Yoga sequences for kids, teens, seniors, and women across their life cycle • Yoga classes designed for relieving depression and anxiety • Sequences for each of the major chakras and ayurvedic constitutions • Guidance for teaching breathing (pranayama) and meditation techniques • Glossary of terms and alphabetical asana index with thumbnail photographs • Yoga class planning worksheets • Representative sequences from several popular styles of hatha yoga • And many more resources for further reading! Drawing on ancient yoga philosophy and contemporary insights into functional anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesiology, Yoga Sequencing is the ultimate guide teachers looking to bring the transformative power of yoga into their practice and classes.

Download or read book Yoga for Better Sleep written by Mark Stephens and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fight insomnia with simple yoga poses, meditations, and breathwork that will help you sleep better, longer—from a master yoga trainer and the author of Yoga Sequencing and Teaching Yoga. Although modern science has unraveled some of the mysteries of our sleeping, dreaming, and waking states and age-old yoga practices are helping us enjoy better sleep, clearer minds, and healthier bodies, over 65 percent of U.S. adults are still sleep deprived. Sleep deprivation causes and aggravates ailments like stress, heart conditions, high blood pressure, obesity, and depression. Master yoga teacher, trainer, and best-selling author Mark Stephens provides easy-to-do, effective yoga activities—including postural sequences, breathing exercises, and meditation practices—for better sleep, no matter your age. He integrates the ancient wisdom of yoga with the insights of modern neuroscience and psychology to offer practical age- and condition-specific tools and sequences for improving sleep naturally and without drugs.

Download or read book Yoga Mala written by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a yoga boom in America, and Jois is at the heart of it. One of the great yoga figures, Jois brought Ashtanga yoga to the West a quarter of a century ago. Here he outlines the ethical principles and philosophy underlying the discipline and explains its important terms and concepts. 67 photos.

Download or read book The Student s Manual of Yoga Anatomy written by Sally Parkes, BSc and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Student's Manual of Yoga Anatomy is the essential guide for anyone looking to understand the importance of doing yoga poses correctly in order to maximize the benefit and avoid pain and injury. With the guidance of Sally Parkes and Joanna Culley, students and instructors glean a simple and clear understanding of the practice of yoga. Work through 50 step-by-step illustrated poses (asanas) that are perfect for working through each section of the body. Including an overview of the musculoskeletal system to explain the body systems and terminology discussed. Then it deeply introduces yoga, looking at the styles of Hatha yoga, movements of the spine and its axis points, how levers change the intensity of each asana, types of muscle activity, and the science of breathing. Full-color anatomical illustrations and clear, concise text of 50 common yoga asanas make the science easy to understand, and allow a deeper understanding of yoga and how it works with the body, allowing readers to easily apply what they learn to their own practice. Clear notes describe the type of muscle activation, plane of movement, axis of the spine, and options for practical modifications to allow for individual ability and injury rehabilitation. You'll also discover a list of sequences to link the asanas together to form a complete workout routine for a healthy lifestyle.

Download or read book Yoga Your Home Practice Companion written by Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieve a healthy body, mental alertness, and inner serenity through the practice of hatha yoga. Introducing Yoga Your Home Practice Companion, an all-encompassing yoga guide combining step-by-step asanas, detailed illustrations, programmes, mindfulness techniques, diet advice, and recipes together, to achieve optimum health, wellness and mindfulness! In today's fast-paced world it's easy to lose the balance in our lives and the connection with our bodies. DK believes it's time to change that! This wonderful wellness book offers nurturing remedies to the stress and hustle of everyday life within a complete practice and lifestyle guide for students of all abilities. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 40 healthy plant-based recipes and curated expert diet advice -Top tips on handy mindfulness techniques to tailor to your individual environment -Detailed visual illustrations to accompany easy-to-follow guides to mindfulness Master breathing and mindfulness techniques to recharge your energy levels and combat stress. Embrace a healthier more yogic way of eating with diet advice and more than 40 nutritious plant-based recipes. Written by the experts from the world-renowned Sivananda Yoga Vedana Centres, Yoga: Your Home Practice Companion has everything you need in one complete package. Whether your goal is to create clean-eating habits going forward, or master the art of mindfulness, Yoga: Your Home Practice Companion is a one-stop guide to achieving a healthy mind, body and soul through the wide range of yoga poses, riveting recipes and mindfulness techniques it encompasses. Fancy a new you this New Year but don't know where to begin? No worries, we've got you covered! Why not stretch your limits and push yourself even further this New You by adopting a healthy and happy lifestyle and maximise your mindfulness? Perhaps your mind, body and soul will thank you!

Download or read book 101 Essential Tips Yoga written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga can be a fantastic way to cut down on stress, relax, and get better posture, improved breathing, and more peace of mind - all from your own living room! There's a lot to learn about yoga, but 101 Essential Tips: Yoga has everything you need to get started. This handy pocket guide explains yoga philosophy and guides you through many yoga poses and breathing exercises. Build your knowledge and confidence - fast! This pocket guide has all the essentials you're looking for, including the latest tips and tricks. For the price of a magazine, you get incredible research and colorful design that breaks a big subject down in a way that's complete and easy to understand. With 101 Essential Tips, you get a pocket guide that's jam-packed with information and details, from simple explanations of the basics to illustrated step-by-step guides and close-up pictures with detailed descriptions. Whether you want to build up your basic skills, become an expert, or just have a little more confidence in conversation, 101 Essential Tips is right for you. This pocket guide is chock-full of information to guide you, inspire you, and give you the knowledge and confidence you're looking for. Want to continue learning? Be on the lookout for our complete set of 101 Essential Tips pocket guides from

Download or read book Yoga Adjustments written by Mark Stephens and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quintessential guide to yoga assisting and hands-on teaching, Yoga Adjustments introduces the art and practice of providing yoga assists to yoga students. Addressing one of the most important topics in the yoga field, expert yoga instructor and best-selling author Mark Stephens covers the philosophy of yoga practice, the sensibilities of touch in teaching yoga and improving alignment, the seven principles of hands-on yoga teaching, and the twenty-five most effective methods of tactile cueing. An invaluable resource for all yoga teachers, teacher trainers, and serious yoga students, this book includes a foreword by yoga star Shiva Rea as well as over 850 unique instructional photos and explanatory captions demonstrating precise ways of guiding a variety of flowing sequences. Opening with an in-depth discussion of the philosophy of yoga assisting, Part I--Foundations describes the methods and techniques of giving yoga assistance, with detailed discussions of all of the elements of yoga assisting including communicating with students, qualities of touch, the five basic steps of providing hands-on cues, hands-on positioning and stance. Part II--Applications demonstrates how to assist students in each of over 100 postures in the seven families of asanas (poses). Each chapter begins with background on an asana family and close consideration of its foundation asana. Each asana is presented in a two-page spread with photos that show how to give students effective guidance and support. Part III--Evolution offers thoughts on the further development of yoga in the twenty-first century.

Download or read book The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali written by and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing an explanation of the practical and philosophical foundations of Raja Yoga, The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali is arguably the most important text on Yogic philosophy. The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali is widely regarded as the most authoritative text on yoga. It comprises a collection of 196 Indian sutras (“threads” – as sutra translates from Sanskrit) written 1,700 years ago. These threads or aphorisms were compiled by the Indian sage Patañjali and offer guidelines for living a meaningful and purposeful life. The book is organized into four parts and provides descriptions of the eight limbs of yoga, such as pranayama and asana. The translated text is presented alongside a clear and insightful commentary by Swami Vivekananda, which makes them more accessible to the modern reader and yoga practitioner. His message of universal brotherhood and self-awakening remains relevant today, especially in the current backdrop of widespread political turmoil around the world.

Download or read book Body Brain Yoga Essentials written by BEST LIFE MEDIA. and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Body & Brain Yoga is a brain-based approach to comprehensive wellness. Overall health starts with a healthy brain, since it regulates all bodily functions, emotions, and thoughts. It uses the 5-step approach of Brain Education to activate the brain through a deep mind-body connection. This approach makes this connection through the subtle energy talked about in Asian medicine. Ilchi Lee developed this dynamic mind-body training system by combining the 5000-year-old wisdom of Korea with modern scientific understanding of the brain. With a Body & Brain Yoga practice you can: -develop a strong and flexible body. -boost your energy and vitality. -bring balance back into your life. To help you develop your practice, the Body & Brain Yoga Essentials DVD provides a complete 90-minute guided training session demonstrating the key practices of Body & Brain Yoga, including deep stretching exercises, meditative breathing techniques, and energy awareness practices. This session features a special 15-minute Brain Wave Vibration training, a simple and effective stress relief technique. In addition, the DVD contains a 10-minute bonus segment of Body & Brain Yoga Energy Breathing, a set of five breathing postures to restore vitality. The training sessions on this DVD are taught by top Body & Brain Yoga instructor, Dawn Quaresima. Dawn is the regional director of Body & Brain Yoga centers in the Eastern Region of New York and has been a Body & Brain Yoga instructor since 2005. She has taught many advanced energy workshops both locally and nationally. Note: Not all exercise is suitable for everyone. Consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise program. The instruction presented is in no way intended as a substitute for medical counseling.

Download or read book Chair Yoga Essentials written by Mike Ezekiel and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-04-19 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Journey to Reclaim Your Wellness: Discover the Power of Chair Yoga Imagine a path to wellness that is not only accessible but also empowering, one that you can embark on from the comfort of your chair. Chair Yoga Essentials: Easy Steps to Health and Flexibility is your comprehensive guide to unlocking a healthier, more flexible you, regardless of your age, mobility level, or yoga experience. This engaging manual invites you on a transformative journey that begins right where you are. Starting with the origins and evolution of chair yoga, this guide dispels common myths and unveils the myriad benefits accessible to everyone. It shatters the barriers to traditional yoga by making flexibility and strength exercises achievable for all. Whether you seek to enhance your posture, alleviate stress, or boost your energy levels, chair yoga offers a gentle yet effective solution. Transitioning into practice, you'll discover how to select the perfect chair and set up your practice space, fostering an environment where tranquility meets movement. With detailed chapters dedicated to essential chair yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation, the book lays down simple, easy-to-follow steps. Learn the secrets to mastering warm-up poses, core strengthening exercises, balance, and flexibility movements tailored to nurture your body and soul. But the journey doesn't end at practicing alone. Dive into specialized chapters that address chair yoga for specific needs, including adaptations for limited mobility and strategies for stress relief. Integrating chair yoga into your daily routine becomes seamless with practical advice on crafting short, effective sequences, making it an ideal companion for both home and office environments. This guide also explores the symbiotic relationship between nutrition and yoga practice, offering easy dietary adjustments for a holistic approach to wellness. Be inspired by real-life transformation stories and consider teaching methods to cultivate a community of chair yogis. Whether you're looking to dip your toes into the world of yoga or enhance an existing practice, Chair Yoga Essentials provides an inclusive, adaptable framework for physical and mental rejuvenation. Start your journey toward health and flexibility today, and let chair yoga open the door to a life of wellness and joy.