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"Millions practice yoga, but what kind? Hatha, Ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar? Hot room, flowing, or held postures, with or without meditation and chanting? And everyone practices for different reasons - weight loss, strength training, injury healing, relaxation. Those new to yoga should know they have choices (so as not to be put off by one bad fit), and regular practitioners should know that there are dozens of ways to expand or reinvigorate their routine....

Presents thirty-minute yoga workouts that can help people improve their strength and balance while reducing stress, with step-by-step photographs and instructions for each pose.

Restorative Yoga for Life teaches you how to practice restorative yoga -- a form of yoga that focuses on physical and mental relaxation through poses aided by props. It's a gentle yet empowering style that helps you de-stress and re-energize. While restorative yoga is beneficial for your entire body, the author also shows you how to treat more than twenty ailments, such as headaches, digestive issues, and anxiety, through specific yoga poses and sequences....

Anusara yoga teacher Desiree Rumbaugh teaches simple yet effective exercises that address neck pain, tight shoulders, wrist strength, back pain, core strength, aching feet and more. With the help of fellow Anusara teacher Andrew Riven, she also shows modifications to make them easier or more challenging.

"Every Body Yoga is a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we. It's a book for readers already doing yoga, looking to refresh their practice or find new ways to stay motivated. It's a how-to book: Here are easy-to-follow directions to 50 basic yoga poses and 10 sequences to practice at home, all photographed in full color. It's a book that challenges the...

Two yoga programs focused on two of the three most-desired yoga benefits: strength and flexibility. Ashley Turner is one of the premiere yoga teachers in Los Angeles.

"If you think you might like yoga, this book describes and demonstrate some basic yoga poses"--

"Yoga teacher and inspirational speaker Kathryn Budig extends her empowering message beyond the mat, in this ultimate guide to yoga, diet, and mindfulness.Kathryn Budig is known for her accessibility, humor, and the ability to empower her students through her powerful "aim true" philosophy of setting intentions and goals no matter how lofty they may be, and working towards them while staying true to oneselfIn AIM TRUE (On Sale: March 2016) Kathryn...

Packed with over 800 unique poses performed by renowned practitioner Yogrishi Vishvketu, Yogasana is the most comprehensive yoga asana guide to date. The poses range from beginner to advanced levels, which makes this the perfect book for both the yoga novice and the studio owner. Vishvketu, a lifelong yoga devotee who grew up in the Himalayan foothills, unveils the mystery surrounding the names of traditional yoga poses by listing each name in Sanskrit,...

Thousands of years of wisdom are distilled into one accessible and simple code of ethics comprised of seven daily practices. While most of us think of yoga as a series of poses, the path of a Yogi goes far beyond the mat into a set of daily practices that can reverse aging, grant better health and confidence, help you create deeper connections, and ultimately allow you to live your true purpose. The knowledge and techniques of The Yogi Code can unleash...