Anatomy, stretching & training for yoga : a step-by-step guide to getting the most from your yoga practice
Title:
Anatomy, stretching & training for yoga : a step-by-step guide to getting the most from your yoga practice
Author:
Auman, Amy.
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Publication Information:
New York : Skyhorse, [2013].
Physical Description:
160 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Summary:
Hatha yoga is a system of physical yoga techniques. Hatha yoga, particularly asanas (the physical postures), is popular throughout the world as a set of physical exercises, and is now colloquially termed 'yoga'. But yoga is more than just an exercise; it's a way of spiritual living that has been growing in popularity throughout the years. Achieve perfect flexibility while minimizing injury, with tools and training on the following subjects: Finding the proper equipment: which mat works best for you. Warm-up stretches and why they are important. Corrective exercises to improve your balance and flexibility. Details how to achieve each pose, or asana, and properly align your body to begin a daily routine that will provide you with a calm focus while improving your strength, flexibility, balance, and posture. Which muscles are the main targets of each asana, each asana's benefits and cautions, and tips on perfecting your form. Here you'll find all the information you need to help you avoid common injuries and become the best yogi you can be!
General Note:
Includes index.
Language:
English
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: Breathing Basics -- Full-Body Anatomy -- Warm-up, Resting & Rejuvenating Asanas -- Sukhasana -- Dandasana -- Agnistambhasana -- Virasana -- Adho Mukha Svanasana -- Uttana Shishosana -- Urdhva Hastasana -- Balasana -- Apanasana -- Savasana -- Standing & Balancing Asanas -- Tadasana -- Vrksasana -- Utkatasana -- Parivrtta Utkatasana -- Malasana -- Garudasana -- Trikonasana -- Utthita Parsvakonasana -- Anjaneyasana -- Virabhadrasana I -- Virabhadrasana II -- Virabhadrasana III -- High Lunge -- Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana -- Ardha Chandrasana -- Parivrtta Trikonasana -- Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana -- Forward Bends -- Uttanasana to Ardha Uttanasana -- Baddha Konasana -- Janu Sirsasana -- Prasarita Padottanasana -- Upavistha Konasana -- Parsvottanasana -- Yoga Backbends -- Marjaryasana to Bitilasana -- Bhujangasana -- Urdhva Mukha Svanasana -- Salabhasana -- Matsyasana -- Setu Bandhasana -- Supta Virasana -- Ardha Bhekasana -- Dhanurasana.
Contents note continued: Urdhva Dhanurasana -- Utrasana -- Eka Pada Rajakapotasana -- Natarajasana -- Seated Asanas & Twists -- Marichyasana III -- Bharadvajasana I -- Jathara Parivartanasana -- Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana -- Ardha Matsyendrasana -- Gomukhasana -- Paripurna Navasana -- Padmasana -- Hanumanasana -- Arm Supports & Inversions -- Plank Pose to Chaturanga Dandasana -- Vasisthasana -- Purvottanasana -- Halasana -- Salamba Sarvangasana -- Salamba Sirsasana -- Bakasana -- Parsva Bakasana -- Astavakrasana -- Yoga Flows -- Surya Namaskara A -- Surya Namaskara B -- Beginner Yoga Flow -- Intermediate Yoga Flow -- Advanced Yoga Flow.
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ISBN:
9781628736373
Format :
Book
