Yoga Mind & Body (DK Living) - Softcover

Vedanta Centre, Sivananda Yoga

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9780751305678: Yoga Mind & Body (DK Living)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0751305677 ISBN 13: 9780751305678

Publisher: DK, 1998

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Develop your mental and physical potential nourish yourself with simple whoesome food and begin to take control of the stress and tension of everyday living by following the five main principles in Yoga Mind & Body.Practise the 12 basic Yogic postures and the variations and advanced asanas which are illustrated in easy-to-follow photographs. Discover the benefits of proper breathing through simple step-by-step exercises and feel how this infuses you with renewed energy. Learn to relax physically and mentally letting go of stressful situations by adopting a positive attitude and Yogic philosophy. Purify and strengthen your body and mind with nutritionally balanced meals following dietary advice and imaginative vegetarian recipes. Unlock the hidden powers of your mind through meditation explore the benefits of positive thinking and discover within yourself a broader sense of purpose. Representing outstanding value for money this stylish and contemporary series has been specially created for everyone with a busy lifestyle. Highly practical and inspiring the DK Living series embraces every aspect of a wide range of popular topics from gardening and cookery to beauty and sports.

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The London Sivananda Yoga Centre's Yoga: Mind & Body is a comprehensive yet user-friendly guide for anyone interested in starting or expanding a yoga practice. All the essentials are covered, from the Sun Salutation and 12 basic asanas (the system of poses that make up hatha yoga) to relaxation, positive thinking, breathing, purification and meditation techniques. The book contains more than 500 beautiful illustrations demonstrating both basic and advanced poses. The detailed instructions will enable anyone, regardless of age, sex or physical ability, to start practising yoga at home. The physical, mental and pranic (energy) benefits of each pose are included, as well as a discussion of common alignment problems associated with each asana. The authors also give readers a taste of yoga philosophy and the yoga lifestyle, including a section on vegetarianism complete with dozens of recipes to refuel after completing those shoulder stands, forward bends and spinal twists. --Ellen Albertson

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The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre is a non-profit organisation founded by renowned authority on Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga, Swami Vishnu-devananda in 1957. By closely observing the lifestyles and needs of people in the West, Swami synthesised the ancient wisdom of yoga into five basic principles that could easily be incorporated into one's own lifestyle to provide the foundation for healthy living. It is around these five principles that the activities at the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres are based. They include: Exercise, Breathing, Relaxation, Diet and Positive Thinking and Meditation.

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