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Authors: maranGraphics Development maranGraphics Development Group, MaranGraphics Development Group
ISBN-13: 9781592008681, ISBN-10: 1592008682
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date Published: March 2005
Edition: New Edition

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Author Biography: maranGraphics Development maranGraphics Development Group

maranGraphics Development Group combines the efforts of many talented people. An industry expert in the field of each book and Maran's own writers work together to produce books that are highly visual, technically sound, easy for readers to understand, and adhere to maranGraphics' standards of structuring to provide the best learning experience.

Book Synopsis

Produced by the award-winning maranGraphics Group, Maran Illustrated Guide to Yoga is a valuable resource for all readers, regardless of age or fitness level. Instead of describing the myriad ways to perform each pose, Maran Illustrated Guide to Yoga shows you the best way, while the full-color photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions walk the reader through each pose from beginning to end. Thorough topic introductions and useful tips provide additional information and advice to enhance your yoga experience and help meet your individual needs. Maran Illustrated Guide to Yoga is packed with essential information including warm-up poses, breathing exercises, seated poses, chair poses, standing poses, bends, relaxation poses, practice sequences and much more. This book is an invaluable guide for beginners who wish to familiarize themselves with the basics of yoga without having to participate in classes, or as a refresher course for individuals wishing to become reacquainted with yoga. Maran Illustrated Guide to Yoga costs less than the price of one private yoga lesson and will be a permanent resource that can be accessed at any time.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1Yoga Basics
Introduction to Yoga4
Types of Yoga6
What is Hatha Yoga?8
Benefits of Yoga10
Yoga Clothes and Props12
Creating a Yoga Environment14
Finding a Yoga Class15
Yoga and Relaxation16
Yoga and Meditation18
Yoga and Your Lifestyle19
Yoga and Pregnancy20
Yoga for Children22
Yoga for Seniors23
Muscular System24
Skeletal System26
Introduction to Poses28
Tips for a Great Yoga Practice30
Chapter 2Yoga and Breathing
Introduction to Breathing34
Breath Awareness Exercise36
Abdominal Breath37
Three Part Breath38
Chapter 3Warm-Up Poses
Neck Stretches42
Shoulder Stretches44
Arm Stretches46
Prayer Pose48
Spinal Roll49
Spinal Rocking50
Rock the Baby52
Leg Raises54
Pelvic Tilt56
Little Boat Pose58
Little Boat Twist60
Windmill Pose62
Gate Pose64
Pigeon Pose66
Squat Pose68
Chapter 4Seated Poses
Staff Pose72
Easy Pose74
Bound Angle Pose76
Half Lotus Pose78
Lotus Pose79
Cow Face Pose80
Seated Side Bend82
Simple Twist84
Seated Half Spinal Twist86
Seated Boat Pose88
Thunderbolt Pose90
Hero Pose92
Chapter 5Seated Forward Bends
Easy Pose Forward Bend96
Bound Angle Forward Bend97
Head to Knee Pose98
Seated Forward Bend100
Seated Wide Angle Forward Bend102
Seated Yoga Mudra Pose104
Child's Pose106
Chapter 6Chair Poses
Seated Mountain Pose110
Chair Hip Stretch112
Seated Knee to Chest Pose113
Chair Forward Bend114
Chair Twist116
Chapter 7Standing Poses
Mountain Pose120
Five Pointed Star Pose122
Goddess Pose123
Crescent Moon Pose124
Chair Pose126
Warrior I Pose128
Warrior II Pose130
Side Angle Pose132
Triangle Pose134
Chapter 8Standing Balancing Poses
Stork Pose138
Dancer Pose140
Tree Pose142
Standing Hand to Toe Pose144
Eagle Pose146
Half Moon Pose148
Chapter 9Standing Forward Bends
Right Angle Pose152
Standing Forward Bend154
Standing Wide Angle Forward Bend156
Standing Forward Bend Twist158
Side Angle Twist160
Pyramid Pose162
Triangle Twist164
Standing Yoga Mudra Pose166
Rag Doll Pose168
Chapter 10Table Poses
Table Pose172
Side Cat Stretch173
Cat Stretch174
Extended Cat Stretch176
Table Balancing Pose178
Lunge Pose180
Thread the Needle Pose182
Plank Pose184
Eight Point Pose186
Downward-Facing Dog Pose188
Chapter 11Back Bends
Standing Back Bend192
Sphinx Pose194
Cobra Pose196
Upward-Facing Dog Pose198
Front Lying Boat Pose200
Half Locust Pose202
Locust Pose204
Bow Pose206
Bridge Pose208
Fish Pose210
Inclined Plane Pose212
Camel Pose214
Chapter 12Inversions
Legs Up the Wall Pose218
Half Shoulderstand220
Shoulderstand222
Plow Pose224
Chapter 13Reclined Poses
Reclined Leg Stretch228
Reclined Head to Knee Pose230
Raised Knee to Chest Pose232
Reclined Thigh-Over-Thigh Twist234
Knee Down Twist236
Reclined Bound Angle Pose238
Chapter 14Relaxation and Restorative Poses
Relaxation Pose242
Crocodile Pose244
Supported Reclining Hero Pose246
Chapter 15Yoga Practices
Creating a Personal Yoga Practice250
Seated Warm-Up Sequence252
Reclined Warm-Up Sequence254
Standing Warm-Up Sequence256
Beginner Sun Salutation258
Sun Salutation262
Beginner Practice 1266
Beginner Practice 2270
Chair Yoga Practice274
Relaxation Practice278
Stress Management Practice282
Intermediate Practice286
Strengthening Practice290

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