Sivananda Beginner's Guide to Yoga

Sivananda Beginner's Guide to Yoga

by SivanandaYogaVedantaCentre (Author)

Synopsis

Yoga is not merely a set of techniques - it is a way of life based on simple living and pure thinking. The Beginner's Guide to Sivananda Yoga is the perfect introduction on how to practise yoga and increase your general well-being. Through step-by-step instructions, you will learn how to perform the 12 main asanas correctly and the second half of this book shows you how to use yoga in the rest of your life, through nutrition and meditation, to improve your wellbeing.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Gaia
Published: 15 Sep 2006

ISBN 10: 1856752607
ISBN 13: 9781856752602
Book Overview: Contents Introduction. Including: The Five Basic Principles, Overcoming Stress, Learning to Relax, Practical Yoga Philosophy. Chapter 1 The Yoga Programme. Including: Initial Relaxation, Neck Exercises, Single Leg Lifts, Sun Salutation, Half Spinal Twist. Chapter 2 Nutrition. Including: Benefits of Vegetarianism, Vegetarian Nutrient Sources, Quick and Easy Menus. Chapter 3 Meditation. Including: Positive Thinking, Physical Meditation, Scientific Meditation Technique.

Author Bio
The Sivananada Yoga Vedanta Centre was founded by Swami Vishnu-devananda, a renowned authority on Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga. The Sivananda teaching synthesises the wisdom of yoga into the five principles of Exercise, Breathing, Relaxation, Diet and Meditation, to form the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. The Centre has taught yoga in London since 1972 and offers classes for all ages and abilities. Location: UK.