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This early work by Annie Besant was originally published in 1907 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Introduction to Yoga' is a collection of Besant's lectures (delivered at the 32nd Anniversary of the Theosophical Society in 1907.) They were intended to give an outline of Yoga, in order to prepare the student to take up, for practical purposes, the Yoga sutras of Patanjali, the chief treatise on Yoga. They may,...
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"This is I. This is the definitive yoga guide II. Catherine Foroughi presents this indispensable Gift for understanding yoga and Enlightenment. With this gift one is all. This is CYoga. This is It. Be the yoga expert as natural understanding from the teacher within and a relaxation in That space presents."--
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"Whether you are completely new to yoga, a more advanced practitioner who feels they can't see the wood for the trees or simply someone who would like to know what all these people who seem to go on about yoga are actually talking about, this is the first book you need to read. The Incomplete Guide to Yoga is a comprehensive introduction and guide to yoga, covering everything from the philosophical background and history to the nuts and bolts of how...
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Mudras-also playfully called "finger power points"-are yoga positions for your hands and fingers. They can be practiced sitting, lying down, standing, or walking, at any time and place. Schooled in the traditional knowledge of this eastern art of healing, well-known Swiss yoga teacher, Gertrud Hirschi, shows how these easy techniques can recharge personal energy reserves and improve quality of life. These mysterious healing gestures can calm the stress,...
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"Once you have learned the basics of yoga, where do you go? This book has been written for teachers and serious practitioners who want to use yoga to bring complete balance to the body. Stiles provides a comprehensive overview of the spiritual philosophy of yoga and its many branches, and discusses everything that a beginning student needs to consider when choosing a practice, including how to find a yoga teacher. Then he shares his solid understanding...
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"Everyday activities such as using the computer, driving, or even curling up with a good book can create tension in the neck and shoulders. It's no wonder that so many of us have persistent discomfort and pain in these areas. Healing Yoga for Neck and Shoulder Pain presents simple, yoga-based practices that you can do at work and at home to release muscle tension for immediate relief. After suffering from chronic neck pain for years, author and yoga...
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While other children's parents are veterinarians, gardeners, and builders, one father is able to become a dog, a tree, and a bridge using various yoga poses. Using this fiction framework, Baptiste teaches some yoga poses with simple instructions by breaking them down into several steps and explaining the underlying philosophy of yoga.
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"Yoga today connotes many images and ideas -- from holy men on a high mountaintop to throngs of young women toting designer mats. Yoga, meaning 'union,' is actually a many-layered discipline designed to help an individual attain health, serenity, focus, and ultimately, union with the Divine. Aleister Crowley was one of the first Europeans to practice yoga and believed the practice was essential to spiritual growth, stating that 'Magick is a Pyramid...
11) Simple Yoga
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Red Wheel Weiser
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2000.
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1 online resource (180 pages)
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"Simple Yoga takes an extremely complex subject and makes it accessible to general readers. It explains what yoga is, how it evolved in ancient India, and how it can benefit the typically harried Western lifestyle. It gives practical information on the various yoga styles available in the West and offers suggestions for choosing a style and finding an appropriate teacher. A chapter on women and yoga and a basic routine for readers to try on their...
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The Experiment
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2011
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1 online resource (320 p.)
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"From a longtime yoga teacher, this highly visual, broadly informative resource gives serious yoga practitioners a wide-ranging framework that will enrich their practice. As any yoga student or teacher knows, theres more to yoga than Downward Dog. Meta Chaya Hirschls immersive guide offers a complete vision of yoga, from its historical and spiritual roots to modern practice. Whether you are a novice yogi or an experienced instructor, Vital Yoga will...
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Michael Hetherington
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2014.
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1 online resource.
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Chakra meditation is a simple yet powerful meditation that anyone has the potential to practice. Traditionally, Chakra meditation was a method of meditation only taught to those dedicated to the yogic path but in this new modern world, Chakra meditation has become available to us all. The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with a smooth and easy entry into the practice of Chakra meditation. The technique itself it very easy to do, yet to...
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Michael Hetherington
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2013.
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1 online resource
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"How To Do Restorative Yoga: For Home or in a Class Restorative Yoga is a simple, safe, effective, non-invasive form of yoga that anybody can practice. Suitable for beginners through to advanced yoga practitioners and yoga teachers. Restorative yoga provides us with a gentle practice to help us relax, regenerate and renew. It compliments any other forms of exercise we may be engaged in including any 'yang' forms of yoga.This book provides you with...
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Martin Ettington
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2012.
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"The word yoga takes us back to the ancient times and brings to mind a plethora of images of extraordinary postures that seem impossible to attempt, let alone master. Yoga is much more than mastering the various postures or increasing your flexibility. It is an ancient practice that involves various physical stances as well as several mental and breathing exercises that cleanse our mind, body and soul. It focuses on self-enlightenment as its ultimate...
16) De-aging Yoga
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Alasdair K Duncan
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2012.
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1 online resource
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"A "VERY SPECIAL DE-AGING TECHNIQUE which helps "RE-ENERGIZE" your "ENTIRE SYSTEM!"The "TECHNIQUE" is well over a "THOUSAND YEARS OLD" and is used by "YOGIS!""THE ANCIENT TECHNIQUE HAS A PROFOUND EFFECT ON AGING REVERSING IT!"The "BOOK" also covers "POSTURES" which keeps you "FIT" and "TONED!"There is an "AMAZING SECTION" on healthy eating which provides a remarkable and simple philosophy on "FOOD"Try out the "ANCIENT TECHNIQUE!!""SCROLL UP GRAB A...
17) Dream Yoga
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Tony Crisp
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2012.
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1 online resource
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"Truths about your dreams that cut right to the core of dreaming. Yoga is a way of getting to the centre of yourself. Dream Yoga is one of the most direct routes I know to do that - having used so many. It has the advantage of keeping you whole, and actually confronting you with your fears, traumas - karma - instead of trying to get to the good place without the work of self transcendence."--
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Anandmurti Gurumaa
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2013.
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1 online resource
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"In today's modern times, when man has lost touch with his innate wisdom, mental peace and equilibrium, this book is a gift to mankind from the very personification of compassion itself, Her Holiness Anandmurti Gurumaa. Apart from elucidating some of the common afflictions of modern times - stress, heart disease and hypertension, their background, prevention and remedies, this book specifically elaborates on the various yoga asanas, pranayamas, shatkarmas...
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Kyczy Hawk
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2014.
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1 online resource.
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Meditation, writing exercises and yoga are used to help the reader discover this jewel of yoga practices. Find happiness and peace but using some simple tools. This easy to read book will allow you to find a variety of ways to enrich your life with Santosha, the yoga niyama: contentment. If you are suffering from isolation, depression, or in recovery from an addiction; you may experience dis-ease and disharmony from time to time. Pick up this book...
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Red Wheel Weiser
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2002.
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1 online resource (256 pages)
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"For anyone intimidated by crowded yoga classes, complicated textbooks, headstands, or simply touching their toes, Yoga for Real People offers a year of classes that progress from beginning to intermediate to advanced levels of practice. A down-to-earth guide for yoga teachers and students alike, this book is illustrated throughout with more than 160 photographs correctly demonstrating 100 poses. Each lesson begins with a discussion of an important...
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