The little book of yoga

Description

Yoga, the ancient mind-body practice, is booming in popularity, but there's no attractively packaged overview for the mainstream enthusiast. Introducing The Little Book of Yoga. This petite hardcover presents all the basics for yoga lovers of every interest and skill level--beginner or advanced, committed or just curious. The contents, broken into five sections for a customizable reading experience, include illustrated pose instructions and practical wisdom that yields rewards on and off the mat.;A brief history of yoga -- The branches of yoga -- Yoga styles -- Sun salutation -- Standing poses -- Balancing poses -- Seated poses, twists, and abdominal strengtheners -- Forward bends -- Backbends -- Inversions -- Resting poses -- The eight-limbed path -- The five yamas -- The five niyamas -- Breathing -- Meditation -- Mantras -- Mudras -- Bandhas -- Chakras -- Yoga at work and school -- Yoga in transit -- Yoga in relationships -- Yoga at rest. A brief history of yoga -- The branches of yoga -- Yoga styles -- Sun salutation -- Standing poses -- Balancing poses -- Seated poses, twists, and abdominal strengtheners -- Forward bends -- Backbends -- Inversions -- Resting poses -- The eight-limbed path -- The five yamas -- The five niyamas -- Breathing -- Meditation -- Mantras -- Mudras -- Bandhas -- Chakras -- Yoga at work and school -- Yoga in transit -- Yoga in relationships -- Yoga at rest.