Cain carroll & Lori Kimata
Partner Yoga represents the next wave in yoga. Traditionally a solitary practice, authors Cain Carroll and Dr. Lori Kimata have developed a completely new kind of yoga that utilizes the strength and flexibility of two people. While taking root in traditional yoga practice, Partner Yoga postures will feel completely different to those performed alone. And Partner Yoga is not limited to one type of partnership, with specific poses for parents and children, expectant couples, groups, friends, and whole families. For each beautifully-photographed position, the authors explain the purpose of the pose, the technique for achieving the pose, the individual steps, the benefits of each pose, and "partner pointers" on how to best experience the posture, as well as any necessary precautions. Partner Yoga will expand yoga practice for seasoned yoga participants, yet is accessible to novices as well, integrating mental, emotional, and spiritual growth through physical exploration in partnership.
240pp, 10x8, illus. ... Paperback
Sabrina Mesko
"Mudras (yoga hand movements) have plenty to offer. Regular practice of them, this volume assures, can help prevent exhaustion, lessen anxiety, control diet and relieve PMS symptoms. Mesko, who studied hand postures under the renowned Tantric guru Yogi Bhajan, explains concisely and convincingly the connection between mudras and the seven chakras... Simple directions on how to position one's fingers, align the spine and shoulders and breathe deeply accompany the pictures, along with visualizations and several routine affirmations." - Publishers Weekly.
160pp, 9x7.5, illus. ... Paperback
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Cheryl Isaacson
Yoga is a time-honoured system of balancing mind, body and spirit. Originally part of the mystical wisdom of Indian philosophy, Western cultures have mostly emphasized its physical practices. These are, however, only one aspect of the integrated way of life which yoga provides. This introduction explains: ways to use yoga thought and action in daily life, simple methods for relaxing and meditating, how to take charge of your own health and energy, how yoga postures fit into the total yoga system, the secrets of personal peace and stability. Cheryl Isaacson is an experienced yoga practitioner and teacher. She is also a journalist specialising in health, fitness and alternative medicine.
152pp, 8x5, illus. Paperback
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Charles Bates
Draws parallels between modern and ancient systems of personal transformation. The methods Bates offers are some of those by which the sages of old ransomed the mind from the darkness of ignorance and dysfunction, turning it towards its next stage of development, the realisation of transcendent self. "His application of yoga to traditional therapy supports the increasing trends of such pivotal mind/body integration educators as Stanley Keleman, Ilana Rubenfeld and Swami Rama." "Provides a comprehensive answer to the fatal flaw of modern therapy - narrow specialism. Rather than treating people as if they were comprised of independent and isolated parts, he gives a truly holistic approach, integrating all levels of human functioning.
329pp, 81/2x51/2, illus. ... Paperback
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Judith Lasater
Whether you have five minutes or an hour, taking time out each day to relax is essential to living well. From renowned yoga teacher and physical therapist Judith Lasater comes the long-awaited release, Relax & Renew, the first book devoted exclusively to the Iyengar-inspired supported postures and breathing techniques called restorative yoga. Richly illustrated with over 100 photos, drawings and charts.
256pp, 10x7, illus. Paperback
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Jean Couch
An easy-to-follow guide to Iyengar yoga. Learn principles of alignment, the use of props and variations for each pose, how to practice on your own, and more. Includes information on 22 other sports. A very popular book in the U.S., recommended by Yoga Journal's book source.
207pp, 11x8, illus. Paperback
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Rita Beintema
The Salutation to the Sun dates back to Vedic times and is therefore three to six thousand years old. The Salutation consists of a number of movements which flow into each other and together form a self-contained whole. The exercise influences every part of the body including the nervous system, the circulation and respiration. The back and the pelvis can become supple again and, in time, the joints become stronger and more flexible. The blood circulation in the abdominal cavity improves and the intestines are activated, thus eliminating constipation. Muscular stiffness in the shoulders and neck disappears.
80pp, 8x4, illus. Paperback
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Don Stapleton
When artist and professor Don Stapleton discovered yoga, it marked the beginning of a journey into the awakening powers of prana - the energy of yogic purification - and the natural spiritual and healing properties of his own body. After 30 years of extensive yoga training, an accident left him with a severe injury to the spine. Faced with the challenge of physical recovery, Stapleton drew upon his knowledge of yoga to create a series of exercises that allowed him to recover freedom of movement, release emotional blockages, and unleash his spiritual and physical potential. Self-Awakening Yoga is the synthesis of Stapleton’s practice. More than 100 exercises - from focusing on the breath to accessing primal sound - show how to unlock the wisdom and power of prana to engage the body’s healing powers. His simple exercises and meditations focus on natural movements that encourage body awareness. Readers learn how to listen to what the body is saying before engaging in any specific yoga postures. Self-Awakening Yoga takes yoga back to its roots as a creative learning process and an expansion of consciousness, not just a technique for health and fitness. Includes free 60-minute CD-V with four guided meditation exercises.
320pp, 10x8, illus. ... Paperback
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Georg Feuerstein
This overview of the essentials of Yoga - understood not merely as a system of exercises but as a full-fledged spiritual tradition - is meant to both broaden and deepen the understanding of beginning students. It covers all the basic elements of this ancient discipline and philosophy of India and includes newly translated excerpts from classical texts. Special attention is given to branches of Yoga, such as Tantra, that are of great interest to Western students but frequently misunderstood. The topics covered include: the principal branches of Yoga, meditation and concentration, control of the breath, the physical exercises of Hatha Yoga, diet, mantras, the powerful psychospiritual energy known as Kundalini, and the transmutation of sexual energy.
192pp, 9x6, illus. ... Paperback
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Shanti Shivani
In this enlightening presentation, internationally acclaimed teacher, vocalist and sound healer Shanti Shivani introduces the mystic practice of Nada Yoga (the Yoga of Sound) as a means of healing, empowerment and self-realization. Nada Yoga is the core of Dhrupad, the most ancient style of Indian Classical Music. Originally only sung by priests in the temples as an act of worship, it induces a deep meditative state in the singer as well as the listener.
Drawing upon her extensive training and experience in the Dhrupad tradition, Shivani presents specific body movements and vocal techniques designed to free the natural voice, develop awareness of the breath and body, stimulate the innate healing potential and access the sacred within. She also offers instruction in the basic vocal exercises of the ancient Indian raga (modal) system and more specifically in Raga Bhairav, the ‘sunrise mode’ that invokes the state of inner peace. These time-honored techniques are designed to clear the emotional body, balance the chakras, enhance intuition and creative expression, and harmonise body, mind and soul.
76 mins ... DVD
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Vimla Lalvani
Devised by renowned yoga teacher Vimla Lalvani, 'Stop the Age Clock' is a collection of yoga workouts designed to combat the ageing process. It involves simple exercises which combine modern dance with classic yoga to help you look and feel younger. Concentrating on a different theme each day, this 10 day workout tackles everything from toning the muscles, to dealing with stress through relaxation and meditation.
128pp, 10½x8, illus. Paperback
Annalisa Cunningham
This unique yoga manual combines hatha yoga with the 12-step recovery process. Its author, a hatha yoga teacher and "adult child of an alcoholic", found that the spiritual aspects of yoga gave her no tools for confronting her codependency issues, while 12-step meetings failed to address the physical aspects of her recovery. In Stretch and Surrender, she "synthesises the best healing aspects of both systems." She provides instructions and photographs for an assortment of basic yoga poses, combining each one with an affirmation to be contemplated while holding the pose.
160pp, 10x7, illus. Paperback
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Mosaraf Ali & Jiwan Brar
Therapeutic Yoga reveals how you can use yoga positions to boost your physical, mental and emotional fitness and optimise your health and well-being. With practical advice and clear step-by-step colour photography throughout, the book illustrates specific sequences designed to combat all the common diseases and alignments, including arthritis, asthma, backache, chronic fatigue syndrome, colds and flu, headaches and migraine, high blood pressure, infertility, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual problems and stress.
144pp, 10x7, illus. ... Paperback
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