Yoga is not a fad. It has been around in the United States for over a hundred years and has a history of approximately five millennia. It is clearly here to stay. Yoga has brought health and peace of mind to millions of people. It can do the same for you. 
The benefits of Yoga are many. When adopted as a lifestyle, Yoga extends over the entire day. Find out how this can be done and why Yoga is so often loved by people who are <ul>
<li>Interested in becoming more fit and flexible</li> <li>Looking for stress relief</li> <li>Seeking to live a more peaceful and joyful life</li> </ul>
Yoga For Dummies guides you slowly, step by step, into the treasure house of Yoga. And it is a fabulous treasure house! You will find out how to unlock your body's extraordinary potential and enlist your mind to do so, and in the process strengthen your mind as well. This book covers the following topics and more: <ul>
<li>Five basic approaches to Yoga</li> <li>Selecting a Yoga class</li> <li>Practicing Yoga safely</li> <li>The mechanics of Yogic breathing</li> <li>Classic foundational postures</li> <li>Exercises to target problem areas</li> <li>Putting together your personal routine</li> <li>Yoga for special situations</li> </ul>
The focus on this book is on Hatha (pronounced haht-ha) Yoga, which is that branch of Yoga that works primarily with the body through postures, breathing exercises, and other similar techniques. When necessary, the book provides helpful photos or illustrations to help you better understand the exercises or postures. One author (Georg Feuerstein) is internationally recognized as a leading expert on the Yoga tradition and has authored many seminal works on it. The other author (Larry Payne) has a thriving practice as a Yoga teacher in Los Angeles, where he teaches and responds to his clients' specific health challenges. In this book, their combined 55 years of experience have merged to create a reliable and user-friendly introductory book that can also serve you as a beginner's reference work on an ongoing basis.

Yoga for Dummies

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Feuerstein, Georg

Payne, Larry, Ph.D.

Exercise & Fitness

For Dummies

Yoga For Dummies

Sharing the benefits of yoga in a way that everyone can enjoy and understand Practicing yoga has many health benefits, including improving your overall fitness, flexibility, and strength. It has also been known to reduce heart rate and blood pressure. And if you're suffering from chronic lower back pain, yoga is a perfect choice for you. Yoga For Dummies, 3rd Edition will show you how to get up to speed on the fundamentals of Yoga, whether you're participating in a class, teaching a class, or practicing it on your own. This new edition features over 20% new and updated content plus 12 companion videos featuring the hottest and most popular poses. Inside, you will find: <ul>
<li>Do-it-yourself yoga programs for you to practice</li> <li>The latest techniques for breathing properly</li> <li>Photos on key poses that can improve front sides and backsides</li> <li>New coverage on yoga against the wall, the use of props in yoga, couples yoga, and more</li> </ul>
If you suffer from anxiety, depression, or chronic pain, yoga can be a wonderfully relaxing exercise for you. Whether you decide to persist in a traditional do-it-yourself yoga practice or experiment with the use of props in a new yoga routine, this book can help. Children, pregnant women, mid-lifers, and seniors can all enjoy the benefits of yoga simply explained in this comprehensive, fun guide.

Yoga for Dummies (For Dummies Series)

Feuerstein, Georg, Ph.d.

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