Yoga And You

With clear, step-by-step instructions for over 100 poses and with photos and illustrations throughout, Yoga and You provides ideas for adapting these poses to individuals' needs and abilities. Myers, one of the leading yoga teachers in North America, helps readers integrate this ancient wisdom into contemporary life.

This practical book explains in detail the systems of the human body and the techniques of yoga. The authors show in a step-by-step fashion how it is possible to use yoga to combat the tensions of a fast paced life and achieve physical and mental tranquility. A special chapter on Yoga and Heart, breaks new ground in using the ancient art of yoga to combat coronary ailments : the most notorious killer in our times.

Yoga asanas or Yoga postures have been practiced in India since ancient days by the rishis and others to keep their minds and bodies healthy and stress free. The practice of asanas makes the physical body strong and ready for the inward journey. For the common person, asanas are the best procedure of keeping the body fit and healthy. Asanas have various kinds of positive effects on human body and mind, if done accurately.

Three related books written by William Walker Atkinson in the first decade of the 1900's are combined in this volume. Each book builds upon one another. Once the reader has a full understanding of ancient healing principles taught by adepts since the beginning of time provided in The Science of Breath (Book 1) and Hatha Yoge (Book 1), the final book Psychic Healing presents easy to read descriptions and numerous exercises for using thought for healing. This teaching is thorough, ancient and timeless

This work is subtitled, "Om Shalom: Explorations of a Jewish Yogi". It expresses insights, connections and syntheses between the traditions of Judaism, including Jewish mysticism and kabala; the Western Mystical Tradition, including Theosophy and related subjects; and the Eastern Spiritual Tradition as expressed through Indian Yoga and Vedanta. It contains a succinct summary of basic spiritual principles distilled from years of study, meditation and self-transformation.The improved and expanded second edition contains new material on Hebrew Mantras and Jewish Healing Meditation, along with other additions and revisions. Learn about aspects of Yoga beyond the mat and Judaism beyond religion, and the many connections between these two ancient spiritual traditions. Includes practical guides to basic Yoga and Jewish meditation and healing meditation and their theoretical underpinnings. This Second Edition is the same as the other one listed, just with a different ISBN for different distribution.

Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or with the help of assisted reproductive technology (ART), yoga can help enhance your fertility and smooth the path to parenthood. This specialized Yoga for Fertility practice improves circulation and energy flow, balances hormone levels, and tones your reproductive organs. Jill Petigara and Lynn Jensen, who have lead fertility workshops for years, have seen many women successfully begin families and they know how to harness the power of yoga for your benefit. With plenty of photos and clear descriptions, they demonstrate optimal poses for fertility enhancement in every stage of your cycle. Routines are simple but effective for yoginis of all levels of experience. Yoga for Fertility will help you: Redirect blocked energy to improve blood flow to the reproductive center Reduce stress with breathing practices, visualization, and affirmation Modify yoga classes when youíre trying to conceive Incorporate fertility-enhancing lifestyle approaches and natural fertility treatments Use yoga to improve the success of either natural cycles or assisted reproductive technology cycles, including in vitro fertilization (IVF)

In this remarkable, first-of-its-kind book, twenty-five contributors—including musician Alanis Morissette, celebrity yoga instructor Seane Corn, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Sara Gottfried—discuss how yoga and body image intersect. Through inspiring personal stories you'll discover how yoga not only affects your physical health, but also how you feel about your body. Offering unique perspectives on yoga and how it has shaped their lives, the writers provide tips for using yoga to find self-empowerment and improved body image. This anthology unites a diverse collection of voices that address topics across the spectrum of human experience, from culture and media to gender and sexuality. Yoga and Body Image will help you learn to connect with and love your beautiful body. 2015 IPPY Award Bonze Medal Winner in Inspirational/Spiritual 2014 ForeWord IndieFab Bronze Winner for Body, Mind & Spirit