Yoga for Beginners by Martin, Cory -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PREFACE CHAPTER ONE: Basics

What Is Yoga? The Eight Limbs of Yoga A Brief History of Yoga Styles of Yoga What Yoga Can Bring to Your Life

CHAPTER TWO: Practice

Making a Commitment Clearing a Space Choosing Clothing Getting Your Props Setting Up Your Space Relaxing Breathing Daily Poses

Easy Pose Seated Twists Bound Angle Pose Cat/Cow Low Lunge Sphinx Child’s Pose Legs up the Wall

CHAPTER THREE: The Essential Yoga Poses

The Power of the Poses Practicing the Poses

Corpse Pose Reclined Twists Down Dog Mountain Pose Extended Mountain Pose Standing Forward Fold Half Forward Fold Plank Four-Limbed Staff Pose Cobra Up Dog Warrior I Chair Down Dog Split Crescent Warrior III Standing Splits Warrior II Reverse Warrior Extended Side Angle Triangle Pose Half Moon Revolved Chair Revolved Triangle Revolved Half Moon Wide Leg Forward Fold Tree Camel Bridge Happy Baby Seated Staff Seated Forward Fold Half Lord of the Fishes Seated Wide Leg Forward Fold Reclined Pigeon Reclining Hand-to-Toe Pose Corpse Pose

CHAPTER FOUR: Sequences

Vinyasa

Vinyasa: Version One—modified Vinyasa: Version Two Sun Salutation A (Sun Salute A) Sun Salutation B (Sun Salute B)

Beginner Sequences

Calming Hip Opening Heart Opening Back Pain Relief Energizing Detoxing Strong Legs Balancing Short & Sweet The Ultimate Sequence

Building Your Own Sequence

CHAPTER FIVE: Nutrition

Making Better Choices Improving Eating Habits Styles of Eating Eating Habits While Practicing the Poses

CHAPTER SIX: Meditation

The Purpose of Meditation Benefits of Meditation How to Meditate Beginner Meditations Savasana Meditation Breathing Meditation Mantra Meditation Mindful Body Meditation Loving Meditation

CHAPTER SEVEN: Yoga for You

Yoga for All Advice for Beginners Looking for a Class Finding the Right Class and Teacher Namaste

YOGA POSE LIBRARY GLOSSARY RESOURCES

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