Essential guide to the practice of yoga
Yoga has been embraced as a fitness system which enhances wellbeing through relaxation and improves strength, suppleness and posture.
This excellent guide looks at the history of the practice of yoga and the Indian philosophy that it is founded upon as well as introducing postures, techniques and ways to use yoga thought and action in daily life.
It offers a comprehensive insight into:
· different forms of yoga including Hatha – the most popular and extensively practised in the West.
· simple methods for relaxing and meditating
· cleansing and purifying the body with yoga
· how to perform yoga in order to improve strength, suppleness and posture
· quick introductions to more advanced types of yoga philosophy, including chakras, kundalini and tantra
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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. Her book 'Yoga: Step by Step' is published by Thorsons. She takes an active interest in studying spiritual and mystical traditions worldwide.
Cheryl Isaacson is an experienced yoga practitioner and teacher. She is also a journalist specialising in health, fitness and alternative medicine. She is also the author of Yoga: Step by Step.
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