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Hatha Yoga Illustrated by Martin Kirk, Brooke Boon and Daniel DiTuro

For greater strength, flexibility and focus

Because of its physical benefits, yoga has been widely regarded in the Western world as a fitness tool. With the multitude of yoga literature around, anyone interested in yoga can only wish to find one comprehensive book that is realistic and not excessively religious. Hatha Yoga Illustrated is the answer. It has everything you need to know about yoga with picture demonstrations.

Hatha Yoga Illustrated

In this complete and realistic guide, you will see:

• Clear illustrations of 77 yoga postures
• Detailed instructions on 12 yoga routines you can use
• Appropriate health benefits and contraindications for every pose
• Modifications of the more complicated routines to suit the beginner

This book is for:

• Yoga beginners
• Yoga enthusiasts
• Fitness buffs

About the Authors

Martin Kirk is a certified yoga instructor. He also holds a master’s degree in biomedical engineering. Brooke Boon is also a certified yoga instructor and the author of Holy Yoga. Daniel DiTuro is a mechanical engineer and photographer who has been practicing hatha yoga as a means to heal a shoulder injury.

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Light on Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar

The Bible of Modern Yoga

Yoga is known for its healing effects on the mind and body. Its healing power lies in the proper utilization of breathing and body positions. Every yoga enthusiast starts his journey by learning the basics. Reading Light on Yoga is your first single step.

Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga…

This detailed and comprehensive guide contains:

• A thorough background of yoga
• Concise step-by-step instructions for every pose
• Photos to exemplify each posture
• Proper breathing techniques
• Progressive schedule of poses for the beginner
• Explanation of the healing effects of yoga

This book is for:

• Yoga beginners
• Yoga instructors
• Those who want to supplement their current diet with a purposeful exercise

About the Author

B.K.S. Iyengar is a respected Yoga guru. He spreads his technique and knowledge in his yoga centers and through his book, Light on Yoga. He is also a prime example of his teachings. At the age of 87, he can still stand on his head while carrying a conversation.

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Yoga Pretzels by Tara Guber and Leah Kalish

50 Fun Yoga Activities for Kids & Grownups

Yoga is not just for adults. Children can learn yoga, too. Now, there is a fun way to teach children yoga. Yoga Pretzels makes yoga easy to learn and can be used by everyone.

Yoga Pretzels: 50 Fun Yoga Activities For Kids & Grownups (Yoga Cards)

This teaching and learning tool has:

• A deck of large flash cards
• Colorful illustrations of children doing different poses
• Game cards to add to children’s enjoyment
• Cards showing breathing exercises

This guide is for:

• Yoga instructors for children
• Yoga beginners
• Children ages 3 and up

About the Authors

Tara Guber is a yoga instructor and practitioner. She is the founder of YogaEd, a foundation committed to teaching yoga in schools and universities. Leah Kalish is a yoga teacher and a director of YogaEd. She is a co-creator of Yoga Kit for Kids.

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Yoga by Silva, Mira, Shyam Mehta

The Iyengar Way

Yoga enthusiasts know that one of the greatest yoga teachers of all time is B.K.S. Iyengar. As a master of yoga technique, his students have become instructors and teachers of his style. Anyone can practice yoga at home. Yoga shows you how.

Yoga: The Iyengar Way

This comprehensive and highly illustrative guide contains:

• 100 postures and their respective difficulty levels
• Concise instructions for every pose
• 60 yoga routines to choose from

This book is recommended for beginners and instructors as well.

About the Authors

Silva, Mira and Shyam Mehta are all yoga practitioners and instructors who learned yoga technique from the master himself, B.K.S. Iyengar.

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Storytime Yoga by Sydney Solis

Teaching Yoga to Children Through Story

They say that storytelling is the best way to teach young children valuable lessons. You can teach yoga using Storytime Yoga.

Storytime Yoga: Teaching Yoga to Children Through Story (Storytime Yoga)

This interesting book has everything you need to learn yoga the fun way, such as:

• Simple yoga exercises
• Stories from around the world that teach values
• Songs and games
• Meditation exercises
• Illustrations of yoga poses

This book is for:

• Parents
• Children of all ages
• Yoga child instructors

About the Author

Sydney Solis is a yoga teacher and a professional storyteller. She is the author of children’s stories such as Chili Today, Hot Tamale and other Tummy Tales.

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The Yoga Bible by Christina Brown

The Definitive Guide to Yoga Postures

Imagine reaping the benefits of learning from several yoga schools. The Yoga Bible lets you do that and more.

This book contains:

• More than 100 postures in varying degrees of difficulty
• Detailed instructions and illustrations for practicing each pose
• Practices of various traditional yoga schools
• Breathing techniques
• Health advice for healing, de-stressing, meditation and pregnancy

This book is for:

• Yoga beginners
• Yoga trainers
• Yoga practitioners

About the Author

Christina Brown is a yoga instructor who learned her techniques from the teachings of Iyengar. She also has a degree in complementary medicine from the Natural Care College in Sydney, Australia.

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Ashtanga Yoga by David Swenson

The Practice Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Personal Practice

Among all the yoga instruction guides in the market, the Ashtanga Yoga is the most user-friendly.

Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Personal Practice

This detailed manual has the following features:

• Primary and Second Series of postures
• Three short optional poses for 15, 30 and 45-minute routines
• Index for easy reference
• Spiral binding to keep the guide open during the pose

This book is for beginners, trainers and yoga practitioners from other studies.

About the Author

David Swenson is a respected practitioner and instructor of Ashtanga Yoga. He first practiced hatha yoga at the age of 13 and went on to learn everything about Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore.

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The Heart of Yoga by T. K. V. Desikachar

Developing a Personal Practice

You can chart your own program for yoga therapy using viniyoga, which adheres to the idea that various techniques may be tailor-made to fit your changing needs and lifestyles. The Heart of Yoga promotes such personalization of yoga routine.

The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice

This expert guide talks about:

• The philosophy of yoga
• The different poses and counterposes
• Conscious breathing and meditation
• Customization of yoga or viniyoga
• Krishnamacharya’s teachings captured in his poems

This book is recommended for yoga beginners and enthusiasts.

About the Author

T.K.V. Desikachar is the son of the world famous Indian guru, S.T. Krishnamacharya. He studied and practiced yoga with his father until the latter’s demise. He teaches the concept of viniyoga in yoga centers worldwide.

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Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff

Most students of yoga learn how to execute each posture from actual examples or simple illustrations. Seeing how each movement affects muscles and joints inside the body can greatly enhance one’s appreciation of yoga. In Yoga Anatomy, the muscles that are used in specific poses are shown in greater detail with the aid of anatomical drawings. One who aims to develop particular areas of the body will certainly know how to proceed after learning which muscles are affected by the different poses.

Yoga Anatomy

Inside Yoga Anatomy, you will find:

• Breathing techniques
• Important facts about the spine
• Comprehensive illustrations of standing, sitting, kneeling, supine and prone poses

This book is for beginners and for yoga enthusiasts.

About the Author

Leslie Kaminoff is a guru in yoga. He has been teaching breath-centered yoga and anatomy for many years and shares his knowledge on the subject in newspaper publications, medical journals and websites.

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Yoga as Medicine by Timothy Mccall

The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing

The body can heal itself with the use of proper breathing and posture. For the uninitiated, yoga therapy can be intimidating and unsafe. Appropriate postures and correct breathing techniques are crucial for improving specific health conditions. Try using Yoga as Medicine.

Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing

This clear and detailed guide shows us:

• How yoga can cure the body of illnesses
• Practical tips in the safe execution of poses
• How to pick suitable postures and a yoga therapist
• Suggested yoga treatments for common ailments
• Complete instructions and illustrations
• Meditation techniques
• Yoga starting plan
• Glossary of terms

This book is a necessary tool for:

• Yoga beginners
• Yoga trainers
• Yoga enthusiasts
• Those who want to supplement ongoing treatment for ailments such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, asthma and other illnesses

About the Author

Timothy Mccall is an editor of Medical Journal. He has been a follower of yoga guru Iyengar for more than a decade. He gained deeper knowledge by going to India to conduct further studies on yoga therapy and the Indian medical system called “ayurveda“.

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