Big Little Book of Yoga The Only Book You'll Need

Name: Big Little Book of Yoga The Only Book You'll Need
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ISBN: 9780007166800

ISBN-10: 000716680X

ISBN-13: 9780007166800

Edition: 2004

Authors: Howard Kent

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This 'big little book' guides the reader through all aspects of yoga, one of the most popular forms of exercise in the world. The guide contains step-by-step pictures and detailed explanations of classic yoga postures, patterns of movement and breathing.

Book details

List price: $9.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Size: 4.50" wide x 5.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

How to Use This Book	p. 9
Introduction	p. 10
History	p. 16
Origins of Yoga	p. 18
Great Teachers	p. 22
Objectives	p. 26
Classic Schools	p. 32
Benefits	p. 36
Benefits of Yoga	p. 38
Internal Peace	p. 42
Healing Process	p. 48
Mental and Physical Approach	p. 52
Commitment	p. 56
Anatomy and Posture	p. 60
Yoga and the Body	p. 62
The Chakras	p. 68
Nadis	p. 74
The Body's Natural Design	p. 78
Correct Sitting	p. 82
The Body and Mind	p. 88
Pelvic Flexibility	p. 92
Breathing	p. 98
Importance of Breathing	p. 100
Learning to Breathe	p. 106
Breathing for Energy and Relaxation	p. 112
Preparation	p. 118
Planning a Yoga Program	p. 120
Ensuring a Balanced Approach	p. 126
Preparing for Yoga Practice	p. 132
All-over Stretches	p. 138
Stretching Head, Neck, and Shoulders	p. 142
Stretching Arms, Trunk, and Legs	p. 146
Relaxation	p. 152
The Positions	p. 156
Beginning...	p. 158
Stretching the Spine	p. 162
Performing the Spinal Twist	p. 168
Bending the Spine	p. 174
Sideways Movement	p. 178
Cat and Dog	p. 184
Bridge and Boat	p. 190
Learning Effective Muscle Control	p. 194
Maintaining Balance	p. 200
Inversion	p. 204
Shoulder Stands	p. 210
Sun Worship	p. 216
The Mudras	p. 226
The Bandhas	p. 230
Breathing Techniques	p. 234
Special Breathing Techniques	p. 236
Alternate Nostril Breathing	p. 244
Making Sounds	p. 248
Breath Retention	p. 254
Meditation	p. 258
The Way to Meditation	p. 260
Mind Control	p. 264
Visualization	p. 268
Meditation	p. 272
The Goal of Meditation	p. 278
Philosophy of Yoga	p. 282
How We Treat Ourselves	p. 284
Dealing with Other People	p. 288
Karma Yoga	p. 292
The Spiritual Journey	p. 296
Yoga in Daily Life	p. 300
Everyday Awareness	p. 302
Facing Problems	p. 306
Controlling the Senses	p. 310
Yoga and Communication	p. 316
You Are What You Eat	p. 320
You Are What You Think	p. 326
Yoga for Special Needs	p. 330
Special Needs	p. 332
Working with Disabilities and Injuries	p. 336
Yoga for Pregnancy	p. 342
Yoga for Children	p. 348
Yoga for the Elderly	p. 354
Yoga and Healing	p. 358
Healing	p. 360
Managing Illness	p. 364
Yoga as Preventive Medicine	p. 370
The Stress Factor	p. 374
Flexible Body and Mind	p. 380
Peace through Reflection	p. 384
Glossary	p. 388
Useful Addresses	p. 391
Further Reading	p. 392
Index	p. 394
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