Authors: Jessie Chapman, Dhyan
ISBN-13: 9781569754214, ISBN-10: 1569754217
Format: Other Format
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Date Published: April 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
From the elastic flexibility of the pretzel-like War God to the unflinching strength of the floating-horizontally-on-arms-in-midair Peacock to the balancing act of the elbow-stand-with-feet-bent-backward-onto-the-top-of-the-head Scorpion, Extreme Yoga presents serious over-the-top postures that add challenge and excitement to the yoga practice of anyone who can handle them.
These poses push students to raise each aspect of their practice - breathing, focus, and physical technique - to a higher level. Unlike new variations of yoga that rely on heated rooms or aerobic sequencing to challenge the student, Extreme Yoga offers traditional advanced postures that have been developed over the centuries by highly adept yogis.
After a brief introduction, the book presents each posture across a two-page spread. Opposite a full-page photo of the pose is a page with positioning tips, a short commentary on the benefits of the posture, and advice on breathing techniques and proper focus. A stunningly illustrated book, Extreme Yoga features an artistic presentation that inspires readers to take their practice to the next level.
Note From the Author | iv | |
1 | Insight Into Yoga | 1 |
2 | Yoga for Inner Strength, Health & Potential | 7 |
3 | The Structure of Your Practice | 11 |
4 | Deep, Full Breathing | 19 |
5 | Sitting in Stillness | 23 |
6 | Warm-Up Sequences | 33 |
7 | The Postures in Practice: 62 Arm-Balancing, 84 Sitting, 100 Lying-Down, 110 Backward-Bending, 125 Forward-Bending, 135 Inverted, 154 Partner | 61 |
8 | Relaxation Postures | 171 |
Finishing Prayer Namaste | 177 | |
Acknowledgments | 178 | |
About the Author & Photographer | 179 | |
About the Yoga Models | 180 | |
Index | 182 |