Iyengar Yoga the Integrated and Holistic Path to Health ─ The Effective and Scientifically Investigated System of Yoga

Teaching and information topics include: ‧ a concise overview of the many aspects of yoga ‧ a vast amount of computer drawn illustrations and more than 500 photographs depicting the yoga postures ‧ a self-study guide to the yoga poses including seventy basic foundation postures with descriptions, techniques, and benefi ts in detail ‧ fi fteen original series (sequence/routines) of postures with different purposes and themes to carry the practitioner through a diverse personal practice ‧ fi ve variations of the well known aerobic Sun Salutations ‧ a discussion of how to perform and understand the physical postures, rhythmic controlled breathing, meditation, relaxation, postural alignment, stress management, and philosophy ‧ common questions typically asked by yoga students with related answers ‧ a brief treatise of beginning basics in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology ‧ eight well-known and simple mantras (chants) ‧ an artful collection of photos demonstrating postures beyond beginning level is presented. This is a must-have book for yoga practitioners, teachers, studio owners, health providers, college classes, and business settings as it confi rms the benefi ts and effects of Iyengar-style yoga practice.