Yoga Mind and Body
The London Sivananda Yoga Center'sYoga Mind & Bodyis a comprehensive yet user-friendly guide for anyone interested in starting or expanding a yoga practice. All the essentials are covered, from the Sun Salutation and 12 basicasanas(the system of poses that make uphathayoga) to relaxation, positive thinking, breathing, purification, and meditation techniques. The book contains more than 500 beautiful illustrations demonstrating both basic and advanced poses. The detailed instructions will enable anyone, regardless of age, sex, or physical ability, to start practicing yoga at home. The physical, mental, andpranic(energy) benefits of each pose are included, as well as a discussion of common alignment problems associated with eachasana. The authors also give readers a taste of yoga philosophy and the yoga lifestyle, including a section on vegetarianism complete with dozens of recipes to refuel after completing those shoulder stands, forward bends, and spinal twists.--Ellen Albertson--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.