Yoga category: 1489 books

Using detailed, full-color illustrations of the human muscu-loskeletal system, orthopedic surgeon and founder of Bandha Yoga, Dr. Ray Long, reveals the anatomical and physiological truths at the core of 55 fundamental poses of yoga. He examines the form of these poses from an anatomical perspective to...

When your body and soul are in perfect harmony, it is easier to cope with the physical and emotional stresses of daily life. Yoga for Beginners shows you how yoga can help you relax even in the most stressful situations. The photos and precise instructions that accompany each exercise give a thorough...

In Yoga: Awakening the Inner Body, Donald Moyer draws on over thirty years of yoga teaching and practice experience. His groundbreaking work is designed for yoga students and teachers to develop a home practice and to deepen their understanding of all aspects of yoga—the anatomical, the physiological,...

Find the perfect way to take a meaningful break and relax your mind and body in just five minutes with this handy, portable guide featuring 100 different yoga sequences to improve focus, mood, energy level, and more. In 5-Minute Yoga, you’ll find 100 yoga sequences that can help you refresh...

A short treatise on the various forms of yoga, including Hatha, Raja, Karma, Bhakti, and Jnana. The book also has chapters on the science of breathing, and the possibility that Christ was a Yogi. TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTORY WHAT IS YOGA? HATHA YOGA RÂJA YOGA KARMA YOGA BHAKTI YOGA JNÂNA YOGA SCIENCE OF BREATHING WAS CHRIST A YOGI?

Yoga is more popular now than ever. The benefits are recognized worldwide, and athletes and therapists rely on the practice. Yet its appeal is as varied as those who practice it. Regardless of your activity level and fitness background, yoga is truly for you. Yoga Therapy: A Personalized Approach...

Yoga has evolved into a popular fitness practice across the globe. With the various schools of practice, it is imperative for practitioners to study both traditional texts and emerging scientific research in this area. Research-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga is a unique reference...

52 Weeks of Yoga is a book that will take you on a wide ranging adventure in yoga that is informative, humorous and heartfelt. You will meet the remarkable people who brought yoga to the West, learn the wisdom of the Buddha that has been honored for over 2500 years, and become reacquainted with the...

The Science of Meditation, Yoga, and Prayer explores and explains the various, scientific health benefits of yoga and meditation, it merges eastern practices of well-being with western science. Scientific research demonstrates that yoga is a superior form of exercise for overall well-being...

The Nuts and Bolts of Teaching a Yoga Class is a manual for new yoga teachers. It discusses the many aspects of teaching that usually aren't included in teacher training courses, from planning classes to finding teaching positions to making a place in the yoga community. After reading this book you'll...

The Yogi Philosophy may be divided into several great branches, or fields. What is known as "Hatha Yoga" deals with the physical body and its control; its welfare; its health; its preservation; its laws, etc. What is known as "Raja Yoga" deals with the Mind; its control; its development;...

From the co-founder of the yoga method that launched yoga into the mega-popular mind-body practice that it is today (the Jivamukti method), here is a simple guide to developing your own individualized daily spiritual practice for greater peace and well-being. This powerful little book from...

In this profound and empowering guide, scholar-sage Dr. Douglas J. Taber guides you through the liberating exploration of the infi nite openness of the present moment through transformative meditation skills and yoga-based exercise and postures. As you unravel the mystery of your relationship with...

Bring health and harmony to your body, mind and spirit by practising Dynamic Yoga. Dynamic yoga, also known as Ashtanga yoga, a is a more rigorous, powerful form of Hatha yoga. By focusing on balance and controlled breathing as you move quickly through the series of poses in rhythmic routines called...