by Michaela Clarke (Author)
Ashtanga is a dynamic, fast-paced yoga, which gives you all the benefits of meditation combined with a power-packed workout. This book is ideal for everyone, no matter what their experience. It features 15 core lessons which gradually increase in difficulty, allowing you to work at your own pace. As you improve you can choose intermediate and advanced exercises. The book also includes quick-reference sheets for you to refer to as you exercise so that you don' t have to interrupt the flow of your workout.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Publisher: Gaia
Published: 15 Oct 2006
ISBN 10: 1856752704
ISBN 13: 9781856752701
Book Overview: Introduction. Practising safely. Before you begin. How to use the course. Standing poses. Learning the basics. Lesson 1 Sun Salutations. Lesson 2 Standing Postures. Lesson 3 Standing Forward Bends. Lesson 4 Leg Balances. Lesson 5 Warrior Sequence. Sitting poses. Lesson 6 Sitting basics. Lesson 7 Sitting Forward Bends. Lesson 8 Bent Knee Forward Bends. Lesson 9 Sage Postures. Lesson 10 Twisting and Boat Posture. Backbends and finishing poses. Lesson 11 Back Bending. Lesson 12 Beginning Inversions. Lesson 13 Shoulder Stand Sequence. Lesson 14 Head Stand Sequence. Lesson 15 Breathing and Relaxation. Quick reference chart. Index. Acknowledgments.