How to Use Yoga: A Step-by-step Guide to the Iyengar Method of Yoga, for Relaxation, Health and Well-beingHow to Use Yoga has been written by senior teacher Mira Mehta, one of today's leading exponents of yoga in the style of B. K. S. Iyengar. She presents a practical philosophy that unites body, mind, and spirit for health and fulfillment. With over 450 color photographs, this book acts as a guide in achieving a fit and flexible body through the practice of yoga postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama). These practices work on all body systems, stimulating circulation, toning muscles, and improving overall health. Best of all, the author makes this powerful antidote to the stresses of modern life accessible to those who want to practice at home-safely and effectively. |
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How to Use Yoga: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Iyengar Method of Yoga for ... Mira Mehta No preview available - 1994 |
How to Use Yoga: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Iyengar Method of Yoga for ... Mira Mehta No preview available - 2006 |
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16 Virasana 21 Janusirsasana 31 Adho Mukha 33 Bharadvajasana 34 Sarvangasana 36 Ardha Halasana Adho Mukha Svanasana asanas B.K.S. Iyengar bend the knees Bend the legs Bend the right Bharadvajasana on chair body Bondi Junction elbows Exhale floor folded blankets front heels Inhale Iyengar Yoga Association left foot left leg lower back Maricyasana standing menstruation palms facing Parsvakonasana Parsvottanasana full pose Pascimottanasana concave Patanjali Place a bolster pranayama Prasarita Padottanasana repeat rest the head right foot right leg RODMELL Sarvangasana 35 Halasana Sarvangasana on chair Savasana on bolster sciatica seconds Setu Bandha Sarvangasana shoulders Siddhasana side sideways Sit in Dandasana Stand in Tadasana standing poses Stay for 5-8 stool Straighten the legs Stretch the arms Stretch the trunk Supta Baddhakonasana Supta Virasana Take the arms Triang Mukhaikapada Pascimottanasana Trikonasana Turn the trunk TWIST Uttanasana on ledge Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana VARIANT Virabhadrasana II Virasana 16 Virasana forward bend Vrksasana Yoga Sutras