Yoga for Health and Happiness

Health and happiness are a tall order, but yoga has the extraordinary ability to give both. Its age alone attests to its potency-- people have been practicing yoga for more than 5,000 years and its popularity is ever growing. Ancient Indian yogis gifted humanity with this tremendous system to develop a healthy physical body and a peaceful, blissful existence. Yoga for Health and Happiness gives you the strong foundation needed to unleash yoga's true potential, whether you’re a complete beginner or an ongoing student. Although yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, some of its most important elements have been all but forgotten in modern times. These components are key to reaping yoga's maximum benefits. Yoga for Health and Happiness guides you through these ancient practices, including the core principles and philosophy that are almost never discussed in yoga classes. In Yoga for Health and Happiness, you'll learn: -- 40 of the most important yoga postures; including photos, benefits, step-by-step instructions, breathing cues, modifications, precautions, and sequencing -- 3 well-rounded sequences for beginners and ongoing students and the principles for safe sequencing -- 6 breathing exercises to focus the mind and increase your innate vibrant energy -- The ins and outs of meditation for a peaceful mind; from what it is to how to sit -- Mudras to subtly enhance meditation -- Ways to improve your physical and mental well-being with a yogic diet -- The philosophy and background of yoga essential to ignite and inspire your practice -- Comprehensive guidelines for a safe and beneficial practice that every student must know