This is the 2nd volume in a series of books presenting the use of props in Yoga practice. Following the success of the 1st volume in the series, this book focuses on sitting asanas and forward extensions.
Both standard and innovative uses of props are shown. Clear step-by-step instructions are provided along with ample photos, comments, and tips. In addition, each family of asanas is preceded by a brief introduction incorporating excerpts from B.K.S. Iyengar and other Yoga teachers and the author's personal perspectives. If you enjoyed A Chair for Yoga and Props for Yoga Volume 1 you will surely find this book valuable.
Author(s): Eyal Shifroni, Ph. D
Series: vol 2
Edition: kindle
Year: 2015
Language: English
Commentary: Sitting Asanas and Forward Extensions, Inyegar Yoga Vol 2
Pages: 390
Tags: Sitting Asanas and Forward Extensions, Inyegar Yoga, Vol 2
Props for Yoga
Acknowledgments and Gratitude
Introduction
About the Use of Props
About this Guide
The Structure of the Guide
How to Use this Guide
About
Sitting Poses
The Three
Diaphragms
Maintaining the Length of the Trunk
Moving the Heels closer to the Pelvis
Increasing the opening of the thighs
Restorative Baddha Koņāsana
Advancing in the Pose
Supporting the Buttocks
Using the Palms to Extend the Trunk
Opening the Upper Body
Chapter 3: Surrendering to Mother Earth - Forward Extensions (Paśchima Pratana Sthiti) / 71
About the Forward Bends
Activating the Legs
Entering the pose with bent legs
Restorative Paschimottānāsana
Using Wall Ropes
Appendix 1: A Practice Sequence
1. A Short Sequence for Beginners
2. A Sequence with a long belt
3. Long stays in sitting & forward extensions
4. Forward bends for beginners
5. Forward bends & Twists – an advanced sequence
Index:
Index 1: Listing by Prop type, Asana and Variation / 157
Index 2: Listing by Asana names / 165
