Like its best-selling companion deck, The Yoga Deck II allows beginners, experts, and instructors to make rejuvenating meditations part of daily life. The Yoga Deck II includes a new selection of breathing exercises, warm-ups, poses, and meditations (providing even more variety and options for workouts) and can be used on its own or in combination with The Yoga Deck. On a beach, in the home, or even at the office, these portable cards are ideal for stress relief and for promoting strength and energy.
Author(s): Olivia H. MIller
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Year: 2003
Language: English
Commentary: new selection of breathing exercises, warm-ups, poses, and meditations
Pages: 159
Tags: Yoga, breathing exercises, warm-ups, poses, meditations
Contents......Page 6
Abdominal Lift (tones abdominal muscles, aids digestion)......Page 9
Alternate Nostril Breath (calms and balances energies)......Page 12
Breath of Fire with Raised Thumbs (purifies and recharges)......Page 15
Chin Press Breath (improves willpower and concentration)......Page 18
Cooling Breath (cleanses body of toxins)......Page 21
Humming Bee Breath (calms mind)......Page 24
(a) Alternate Knee Hugs (stretches lower back muscles)......Page 27
(b) Figure 8s (reduces lower back tightness)......Page 30
(c) Shoulder Circles and Twists (improves flexibility in upper body)......Page 33
(d) Neck Rolls (relieves tension in neck)......Page 36
(e) Chopping Wood (increases circulation)......Page 39
(f) Water Wheel (releases tension in pelvic area)......Page 42
(1) Om (creates total peace)......Page 45
(2) Mountain (aligns spine, aids posture)......Page 48
(3) Standing Squat (energizes body)......Page 51
(4) Eagle (stimulates inner organs)......Page 54
(5) Balancing Stick (firms legs, buttocks, shoulders, and arms)......Page 57
(6) Dancer’s Pose (strengthens and tones leg muscles)......Page 60
(7) Separated Leg Stretch (stretches back and leg muscles)......Page 63
(8) Modified Proud Warrior (restores balance)......Page 66
(9) Archer’s Pose (steadies nerves)......Page 69
(10) Extended Triangle (increases strength, flexibility, and stamina)......Page 72
(11) Thunderbolt (calms, promotes serenity)......Page 75
(12) Turtle (stretches groin muscles)......Page 78
(13) Kneeling Lunge with Twist (relieves lower back pain)......Page 81
(14) Camel (stretches spine, stimulates thyroid)......Page 84
(15) Kneeling Yoga Mudra (loosens upper torso)......Page 87
(16) Pigeon (opens hips and chest)......Page 90
(17) Balancing the Cat (improves balance)......Page 93
(18) Child (rejuvenates and relaxes)......Page 96
(19) Threading the Needle (loosens back, shoulders, and neck)......Page 99
(20) Downward Dog (stretches hamstrings and tendons)......Page 102
(21) Full Locust (tones and strengthens back of torso and legs)......Page 105
(22) Cross Bow (massages abdominal organs, improves digestion)......Page 108
(23) Half Shoulderstand (aids metabolism and complexion)......Page 111
(24) Plough (nourishes complexion, stretches back leg muscles)......Page 114
(25) Two-Legged Plank (relieves tension in neck and shoulders)......Page 117
(26) Boat (increases stamina, tones abdominal muscles)......Page 120
(27) Crab (strengthens arms and wrists)......Page 123
(28) Reclining Spinal Twist (calms mind and nervous system)......Page 126
(29) Supine Butterfly (opens hips, increases flexibility)......Page 129
(30) Head-to-Knee Pose (stretches entire back)......Page 132
(31) Shoulder Release (relieves tension in neck and shoulders)......Page 135
(32) Corpse (provides complete relaxation)......Page 138
Abundance Meditation......Page 141
Candle Gazing Meditation......Page 144
Connecting Breath Meditation......Page 147
Earth and Sun Meditation......Page 150
Eye Circle Meditation......Page 153
Inner Guidance Meditation......Page 156
