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Yoga For Dummies

Authors:

Georg Feuerstein ,

Brenda Feuerstein

Overview

Stretch, strengthen, and start your yoga journey with this approachable guide

Yoga For Dummies teaches beginners the fundamentals of Yoga—correct posture, breathing techniques, meditation practices, and beyond. It’s also a helpful resource for established yogis who want to focus on foundations. Whoever you are, you’ll enjoy the proven mental and physical health benefits of this ancient practice. Improve cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, increase your flexibility and balance, reduce stress, and more! Let Dummies help you get the most out of your yoga routine. This edition includes updated photos, new mindfulness meditations, new routines, and easy-to-follow instructions for mastering core yoga poses and building a regular practice.

Discover the ideas and philosophy behind the ancient practice of Yoga
Learn correct techniques and alignment for basic and more advanced poses
Practice sequences of yoga poses for a full-body workout that builds strength and flexibility
Reap the benefits of mindfulness meditation and yogic breathing exercises

Yoga For Dummies provides beginner-friendly instruction and expert guidance so you can enjoy the health and peace of mind that yoga brings.

Stretch, strengthen, and start your yoga journey with this approachable guide

Yoga For Dummies teaches beginners the fundamentals of Yoga—correct posture, breathing techniques, meditation practices, and beyond. It’s also a helpful resource for established yogis who want to focus on foundations. Whoever you are, you’ll enjoy the proven mental and physical health benefits of this ancient practice. Improve cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, increase your flexibility and balance, reduce stress, and more! Let Dummies help you get the most out of your yoga routine. This edition includes updated photos, new mindfulness

meditations, new routines, and easy-to-follow instructions for mastering core yoga poses and building a regular practice.

Discover the ideas and philosophy behind the ancient practice of Yoga
Learn correct techniques and alignment for basic and more advanced poses
Practice sequences of yoga poses for a full-body workout that builds strength and flexibility
Reap the benefits of mindfulness meditation and yogic breathing exercises

Yoga For Dummies provides beginner-friendly instruction and expert guidance so you can enjoy the health and peace of mind that yoga brings.

Yoga For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Yoga is an ancient practice that still provides numerous benefits today to the people who practice it regularly. Some people are scared off by certain myths they’ve heard about Yoga, but in truth, there’s no reason why anyone can’t and shouldn’t practice it. If you’re new to Yoga, finding a class and a teacher that fits your needs is crucial. After that, you need to make sure you’re doing all you can to make your Yoga practice as successful and beneficial as it can be.

About The Authors

Larry Payne, PhD, is the founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and was named one of America’s most respected yoga teachers by the Los Angeles Times. Georg Feuerstein, PhD, was internationally respected for his contribution to Yoga research and the history of consciousness.

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