[Dossier Santé Democrite 01] • Iyengar Yoga the Integrated and Holistic Path to Health

"Teaching and information topics include:

• a concise overview of the many aspects of yoga

• a vast amount of computer drawn illustrations and more than

500 photographs depicting the yoga postures

• a self-study guide to the yoga poses including seventy basic

foundation postures with descriptions, techniques, and

benefi ts in detail

• fi fteen original series (sequence/routines) of postures with

different purposes and themes to carry the practitioner

through a diverse personal practice

• fi ve variations of the well known aerobic Sun Salutations

• a discussion of how to perform and understand the physical

postures, rhythmic controlled breathing, meditation,

relaxation, postural alignment, stress management, and

philosophy

• common questions typically asked by yoga students with

related answers

• a brief treatise of beginning basics in anatomy, physiology,

and kinesiology

• eight well-known and simple mantras (chants)

• an artful collection of photos demonstrating postures beyond

beginning level is presented.

This is a must-have book for yoga practitioners, teachers, studio owners,

health providers, college classes, and business settings as it confi rms the

benefi ts and effects of Iyengar-style yoga practice."