Develop your mental and physical potential, nourish yourself with simple, natural food, and begin to control the stress and tension of everyday living by following the five main principles in Yoga Mind & Body. Practice the 12 basic Yogic postures and the advanced asanas, which are illustrated in easy-to-follow photographic sequences. Learn how to perform them properly, and how to increase your personal level of skill gradually in the time you have available. 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 the mind through meditation, explore the benefits of positive thinking, and discover within yourself a broader sense of purpose.

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The Sivanada Yoga Vedanta Centre was established in 1957 by Swami Vishnudevanada (1927-1993). This nonprofit organization with locations around the world is dedicated to the teaching of classical yoga and vedanta philosophy as a way to promote physical, mental, and spiritual health. As part of a global network of ashrams and centres, yoga teachers guide their students in developing an integral practice of yoga and meditation. More than 25,000 yoga teachers have graduated from the international Sivanada teachers' training courses since 1969.

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