Download or read book Yoga for Depression written by Amy Weintraub and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2003-12-23 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A brilliant illumination of how the ancient wisdom of the yogic tradition can penetrate the often-intractable challenges of depression.”—Phil Catalfo, Yoga Journal Take the natural path to mental wellness. More than twenty-five million Americans are treated with antidepressants each year, at a cost in excess of $50 billion. But the side effects of popular prescription drugs may seem nearly as depressing as the symptoms they’re meant to treat. Veteran yoga instructor Amy Weintraub offers a better solution—one that taps the scientifically proven link between yoga and emotional well-being as well as the beauty of ancient approaches to inner peace. Addressing a range of diagnoses, including dysthymia, anxiety-based depression, and bipolar disorder, Yoga for Depression reveals why specific postures, breathing practices, and meditation techniques can ease suffering and release life’s traumas and losses. Weintraub also reflects on her own experience with severe depression, from which she recovered through immersing herself in a daily yoga routine. Yoga for Depression is the first yoga book devoted exclusively to the treatment of these debilitating conditions. Amy Weintraub will help readers see their suffering and themselves in a vibrant new light.
Download or read book Kripalu Yoga written by Richard Faulds and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2010-11-03 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Over an extraordinary thirty year history, Kripalu Center has been a pioneer in combining authentic yoga with a contemporary Western lifestyle.” —John Abbott, President, Yoga Journal From the senior teachers of the world-renowned Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health–the largest yoga and retreat center in North America–comes this comprehensive guide to the unique and influential Kripalu method, which emphasizes individual growth over outward perfection of form, making it accessible to people of all ages, fitness levels, and body types. KRIPALU YOGA A Guide to Practice On and Off the Mat Beginning with step-by-step “experiences” that teach essential body and breath awareness, Kripalu Yoga features fully illustrated routines for beginners and intermediate students , including Kripalu’s easy-to-follow “press point” instructions. For advanced students, there is a broad menu of additional poses to increase strength, flexibility, and challenge. Far more than an exercise program, Kripalu Yoga also teaches the lifestyle practices and energy techniques that make yoga a powerful catalyst for physical healing, psychological growth, and spiritual awakening.
Download or read book The Woman s Book of Yoga and Health written by Linda Sparrowe and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2002-12-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health is the first comprehensive book about women's health issues and how to treat them with yoga. The authors offer a complete yoga program for general health as well as pose sequences that address specific health problems—all in the Iyengar tradition, which targets health needs more than other forms of yoga. For example, in the first part of the book, Patricia Walden has organized three chapters showing yoga poses with clear instructions that tell how to get into each pose and describe its benefits: chapter one is the Essential Sequence for all women, and includes modifications for people who cannot or should not do all the poses; chapter two is the Restorative Sequence for stress relief and relaxation; chapter three contains advanced poses that energize and tone. The second part is presented in four sections that broadly represent the stages of a woman's life: teen years and early twenties, later twenties and thirties, midlife, and wisdom years. Each section contains chapters offering specific information about a particular health issue from author Linda Sparrowe, as well as sequences of yoga poses from Patricia Walden that address the problem. For example, the back care chapter includes information about common back problems and their causes (scoliosis, arthritis, lordosis, sciatica, kyphosis, among others) with an emphasis on: emotional and psychological roots of some back problems; physiological information about the spine and back muscles; general information about how yoga addresses different areas of the back; and finally, Patricia Walden's sequences of poses that target different back problems with the goal of not only relieving back pain but of strengthening, and healing old injuries and misalignments. Sections of the book include: • Teens and Early 20s: Eating disorders, menstrual health, immune support • 20s and 30s: Back care, pregnancy, headaches • Midlife: Depression, menopause, digestion • Wisdom Years: Osteoporosis, postmenopause, the heart The final section of the book includes listings of yoga centers, instructional videos, yoga equipment, and where to go for more information about yoga.
Download or read book Amazing Yoga written by Sean Conley and published by Autumn House Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical understanding of yinyasa yoga that allows people to find true health by creating a deep spiritual connection.
Download or read book Hatha Yoga Illustrated written by Martin Kirk and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2005-10-20 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the physical benefits and body awareness from hatha yoga—the most popular form of yoga today. Hatha Yoga Illustrated presents nearly 650 full-color photos to visually demonstrate 77 standard poses from hatha yoga that apply to all major hatha styles including Iyengar, Astanga, Anusara, and Bikram. Individual poses are presented from start to finish, showing you how to achieve proper alignment and breathing to ensure challenging yet safe execution. The result is an increase in the effectiveness, both physically and mentally, you'll experience with each pose. Several pose variations based on your personal preference, ability, and fitness level are also included. Eleven sample yoga routines show how to assemble the poses into workouts that meet your specific time, difficulty, and intensity parameters. Colorful and comprehensive, Hatha Yoga Illustrated is organized for your ultimate convenience and use. Use it to guide your muscles, as well as your mind, and increase strength and stamina, reduce stress and anxiety, reduce blood pressure, and increase flexibility.
Download or read book Cues for Yoga written by Laura McKinzie and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book of yoga poses that are clearly cued for the use of yoga teachers.
Download or read book Yoga for Beginners written by Mark Ansari and published by William Morrow Paperbacks. This book was released on 1999-01-06 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique hands-free, eye-level, step by step guide Beginner and intermediate programs Full range of sequences Breathing Exercises Meditation techniques Modified programs for those less able
Download or read book Dr Yoga written by Nirmala Heriza and published by Tarcher. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The yoga cardiac specialist draws upon the findings of her clinical studies on the medical benefits of yoga on cardiac and other patients to provide a total program of prevention and treatment using yoga.
Download or read book Hatha Yoga Asanas written by Daniel DiTuro and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2012-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features photographs of yoga poses of varying difficulties, including upward-facing dog, shoulder stand, and chair.
Download or read book Sivananda Beginner s Guide to Yoga written by Sivananda Yoga Centre and published by Gaia. This book was released on 2004-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the leader in the field of yoga today, The Sivananda Yoga Centre, comes a long-awaited, essential beginner's guide to this popular exercise. Everything students need to know to begin practicing at home is here, with easy-to-understand instructions and 200 illustrations-including a discussion of yoga's five basic principles: exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet, and meditation. Start with basic, gentle stretches, and in eight sessions, learn the right (and wrong) ways to perform 12 main asanas: Easy Pose, Sun Salutation, Locust, Cobra, Bow, Plough, and more. The guide includes tips on how to lead a yogic lifestyle in terms of diet, stress relief, and positive thinking. Anyone, regardless of age or religion, can practice yoga and achieve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
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 Ultimate Guide to Yoga written by Nancy J. Hajeski and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginners and advanced yoga practitioners will find inspiration in this ultimate guide! Yoga is an ancient practice that seeks to restore harmony and balance to the mind, body, and spirit. Developed in India 5,000 years ago, yoga is derived from a Sanskrit word that means "union with your higher consciousness." The Ultimate Guide to Yoga is a comprehensive text that offers numerous ways to get into and stay with yoga. It also provides you with everything you need to get started with your yoga practice without leaving the comfort of your own home. Fresh, stylish, and intensely usable, this is a beautifully illustrated handbook for the real world that explores the foundation of good yoga practice for beginner and experienced yogi alike. Featuring full-color photos, Ultimate Guide to Yoga also includes effective posture and breathing exercises to help alleviate more than 50 common ailments—from back pain to women’s health problems, allergies to insomnia. Gain a whole new awareness of your body and increase your health and performance!
Download or read book Yoga Guide Yoga for Beginners Yoga Poses and Yoga and Meditation A Guide to Perfect Meditation written by Speedy Publishing and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Begin your yoga lifestyle with the right amount of knowledge. You need to be aware of the benefits of yoga and how you can do yoga to avoid the unnecessary stress of not being informed. You see, the benefits of yoga will only be felt after several tries. Luckily, you have three books to guide you in your yoga journey.
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 Yoga Journal s Yoga Basics written by Mara Carrico and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-09-15 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of yoga. Yoga Journal's Yoga Basics offers the first truly comprehensive introduction to the practice of this popular ancient healing art. Produced by a teacher of yoga for over 25 years and the editors of Yoga Journal, it offers all the inspiration and instruction you'll need to develop your own at-home yoga practice. Beginning with an exploration of the roots of yoga, the book goes on to describe a variety of hatha yoga styles-- Iyengar, Ashtanga, Kundalini, and others-- so you can choose the method that's appropriate for you. Featuring easy-to-follow instructions and 140 black-and-white photographs to illustrate the postures, Yoga Basics provides a thorough understanding not only of the mechanics of technique but of all the important elements that make yoga so much more than a fitness regime. In this unique book you'll find: * Tips on the use of the breath in yoga practice and breath awareness exercises * Guidelines for regular practice, including health and safety considerations * Dozens of illustrated postures-- standing, seated, supine, and prone-- with their benefits described * Sample Yoga routines that can be done in as little as 15 minutes per day * Instruction on the practice and power of meditation
Download or read book Yoga for Beginners written by Stacy Milescu and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-08-29 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's your idea of yoga practice? Do you understand the importance of breathing techniques and proper posture or recognize which types of clothing are the best choices for yoga sessions? No worries! Author and healer Stacy Milescu guides you through all of the essential information that a beginning yoga student ought to understand before embarking on a new yoga exercise routine. The advice featured here reads like advice from a yoga expert and good friend rolled into one, especially when Milescu dispenses practical "best friend" pointers like: "Low cut tops may not be a good option for women with larger breasts, you don't want to feel like you're popping out of your shirt when you're doing the downward dog!" Milescu explains the history of yoga and the different types of yoga so that novices can better understand which type of yoga is best suited to their needs. The health benefits of yoga are explained, and there's also an entire chapter focused on valuable tips for enjoying one's workout and obtaining maximum benefits right from the start. Of course, the main focus of this book is yoga instruction for beginners so Milescu includes illustrated and highly detailed instructions on 15 different beginning yoga positions. There isn't any hype, fluff, or filler in this useful beginner's guide--just highly readable, educational content and yoga instructions that will safely launch novice yoga students on the right path. Why risk injury or end up leaving your first yoga class regretting your choice of yoga attire? Reading Yoga for Beginners before attempting to master the Warrior, Tree Pose and other yoga poses is the prudent way to prevent injury and make the best use of your very first yoga session. Namaste!
Download or read book Yoga Guide Book written by Vonda Neal and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful instructional guide with pictures and names of poses in Sanskrit and English will be a great companion for you and your yoga practice! Designed for teachers and students alike as a quick reference tool with bullet point knowledge. Take this book with you everywhere you go to access an easy yoga flow anytime anywhere!
