Yoga is unique because it co-ordinates body, mind, and soul. It not only calms the mind but promotes spirituality. Spirituality is not about religion. It is a state of mind, a sense of being connected to the supreme consciousness, and it leads to self-realization. Yoga, thus, plays a great role in balancing your body, mind, and soul.
The yoga poses included in the book are easy to do, not only for beginners but also for those with low flexibility levels. They were chosen to take into account factors including age, flexibility levels, and health conditions practitioners may be experiencing. Along with the images of the poses, you will find step-by-step instruction on how to perform them. Regular practice of the yoga poses gives practitioners optimum benefits, both physically and mentally.
Yoga is one of the best ways to relieve stress, calm the mind, increase flexibility, strengthen your body and overall health. You will find all the information you need to start practicing yoga at home today!.
Inside, discover:
a brief history of yoga
the many health and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga
100 yoga poses for beginners and intermediate with clear step-by-step instructions to achieve each pose.
Each pose comes with an image, the benefits of the pose and the counterindications if any.
Easy yoga sequences for beginners with step-by-step instructions and images to start your practice at home or anywhere you want.
Yoga poses to alleviate specific health conditions including:
back pain,
headache,
asthma,
neck pain,
and many more!
Breathing techniques used during the practice of yoga.
Author(s): Miller, Noah
Publisher: Maplewood Publishing
Year: 2018
Language: English
Commentary: Yoga for Beginners, 100 Yoga Poses to Calm the Mind, Relieve Stress, Strengthen the Body, and Increase Flexibility
Tags: Yoga for Beginners, 100 Yoga Poses to Calm the Mind, Relieve Stress, Strengthen the Body, and Increase Flexibility
Introduction
What is Yoga?
Types of Yoga
A Brief History of Yoga
The Philosophy Behind Yoga
The Health Benefits of Yoga
100 Yoga Poses for Beginners
Guidelines for Yoga Practice
Basic Yoga Poses
Staff Pose
Half Lotus Pose
Seated Mountain Pose
Hero Pose
Half Squat Pose
Tiger Pose
One Handed Tiger Pose
Lion Pose
Bound Angle Pose
One Legged Boat Pose
Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend
Half Bow Pose
Crocodile Pose
Eight-Limbed Pose
Thread the Needle Pose
Eye of the Needle Pose
Happy Baby Pose
Mountain Pose
Half Wheel Pose
Standing Spinal Twist Pose
Lateral Half Moon Pose
Double Angle Pose
Gate Pose
Goddess Pose
Corpse Pose
Basic Poses for Strengthening the Arms
Basic Poses for Strengthening the Arms
Reverse Table Top Pose
Cobra Pose
Plank Pose
Intermediate Poses for Strengthening Arms
Intermediate Poses for Strengthening Arms
Dolphin Plank Pose
Upward Facing Dog Pose
Elevated Lotus Pose
Basic Poses for Stretching and Strengthening the Legs
Chair Pose
Standing Forward Bend
Tree Pose
Downward Facing Dog Pose
High Lunge Pose
Warrior Pose I
Warrior Pose II
Garland Pose
Intermediate Poses for Strengthening Legs
Intermediate Poses for Strengthening Legs
Intense Side Stretch
Revolved Side Angle Pose
Warrior Pose III
Basic Poses for Strengthening the Shoulders
Big Toe Pose
Bharadvaja's Twist
Cow Pose
Cat Pose
Bow Pose
Camel Pose
Intermediate Poses for Strengthening the Shoulders
Intermediate Poses for Strengthening the Shoulders
Side Plank Pose
Eagle Pose
Basic Poses for Strengthening the Core
Boat Pose
Locust Pose
Half Prayer Twist
Dolphin Pose
One-Legged Down Dog Pose
Extended Triangle Pose
Intermediate Poses for Strengthening the Core
Intermediate Poses for Strengthening the Core
Tiptoe Pose
One-Legged Bridge Pose
Four-Limbed Staff Pose
Basic Poses for the Hips
Basic Poses for the Hips
Easy Pose
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
Child’s Pose
Bound Angle Pose
Reclining Bound Angle Pose
Cow Face Pose
Intermediate Poses for the Hip-
Half Pigeon Pose
Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose
Yoga for Various Health Conditions
Yoga for Headache
Lotus Pose
Fire Log Pose
Thunderbolt Pose
Extended Puppy Pose
Seated Forward Bend
Bridge Pose
Upside-Down Seal Yoga Pose
Yoga for Indigestion and Constipation
Wind Relieving Pose
Half Tortoise Pose
Head to Knee Pose
Revolved Triangle Pose
Half Camel Pose
Half Plough Pose
Yoga for Asthma
The Psychic Union Pose
Shoulder Stand
Fish Pose
Yoga for Neck Pain
Easy Pose with Twist
Seated Eagle Pose
Twisted Pose
Yoga for Back Pain
Sphinx Pose
Rabbit Pose
Upward Plank Pose
Yoga for Menstrual Disorders
and Menopause
Half Moon Pose
Extended Side Angle Pose
Reclining Hero Pose
Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose
Yoga for Relieving Gas
Supine Spinal Twist
Wide-Legged Forward Bend Pose
Lizard Pose
Yoga for Meditation
The Accomplished Pose
Auspicious Pose
Anal Lock
Yogic Sleep
Yoga Sequences for Beginners
Sun Salutation
Standing Yoga Sequence
Seated Yoga Sequence
Supine Sequence
Breathing and Meditation
Benefits of Pranayama
Types of Pranayama for Beginners
Practicing Pranayama and Meditation
Conclusion
Review
