How to Use Yoga: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Iyengar Method of Yoga for Relaxation, Health and Well-Being Shown in 450 Photographs - Brossura

Mehta, Mira

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ISBN 10: 1844769135 ISBN 13: 9781844769131

Casa editrice: Southwater Pub, 2010

Riassunto

With over 425,000 copies sold, How to Use Yoga demystifies that art of yoga, making it accessible to everyone who would like to start to practice at home, safely and effectively. The first part, Towards Physical Well-Being, presents a selection of 41 postures and variants, which can be attempted by beginners of all ages. The following section, Towards Mental Peace, introduces simple techniques for breath awareness and control. The second part, A Ten-Week Course, presents a unique course for beginners of postures and preparatory breath control techniques, with a photographic catalogue for each week. The book also includes a section on postures helpful for common problems, such as headaches, stiffness, pain in the shoulders and backache.

• A practical yoga course, with step-by-step

photographic guidance, written by one of the leading

exponents of the Iyengar method of yoga

• Practice yoga safely with postures specially chosen

for beginners, that work on all the body systems

• Over 450 colour photographs complement an

authorative text to form a remarkable course for

home learning or classwork

• A unique stretch-and-relax programme, designed

for home practice, with carefully planned postures in

stretching, relaxation and breath control

• Calm your mind, increase your concentration and

relieve stress – learn how to tone the muscles, acquire

suppleness, stimulate the circulation and improve

overall health

• Achieve health and fulfilment through the timeless

practical philosophy of the Iyengar method of yoga

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Informazioni sugli autori

Mira Mehta, MA MPhil, has studied yoga under BKS Iyengar since childhood and holds an advanced teaching qualification in the Iyengar Method. She has her own yoga school in London, The Yogic Path, and is co-author of Yoga: The Iyengar Way. Mira's website is www.yogicpath.com.

Mira Mehta, MA MPhil, has studied yoga under BKS Iyengar since childhood and holds an advanced teaching qualification in the Iyengar Method. She has her own yoga school in London, The Yogic Path, and is co-author of Yoga: The Iyengar Way. Mira's website is www.yogicpath.com.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Southwater Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1844769135
• ISBN 13: 9781844769131
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 96
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile