Yoga for Beginners »

• Beginner and intermediate programs

• Full range of sequences

• Breathing Exercises

• Meditation techniques

• Modified programs for those less able

Preparing for Practice
6 Introduction
8 Relaxation
10 The Complete Yoga Breath
12 Limbering Up
14 Awakening the Spine

Beginner's Program
16 How to Use This Program
18 Mountain Pose to Standing
Forward Bend
20 Extended Triangle Pose (I)
22 Extended Side Angle Pose (I)
24 Extended Foot Pose (I)
26 Tree Pose (I)
28 Staff Pose
30 Seated Forward Bend
32 One Leg Seated Forward Bend
34 Kneeling Back Bend Cycle
36 Seated Spinal Twist (I)
38 Cobra Pose40 Downward Dog Pose
42 Pelvic Lift
44 Half Shoulderstand
46 Fish Pose (I)

Intermediate Program
48 How to Use This Program
50 Sun Salutation
52 Extended Triangle Pose (II)
54 Extended Side Angle Pose (II)
56 Extended Foot Pose (II)
58 Tree Pose (II)
60 Hurdler's Pose
62 Half Lotus Seated Forward Bend
64 Seated Spinal Twist (II)
66 Butterfly Pose
68 Wide Leg Seated Forward Bend
70 Upward Dog Pose
72 Locust Pose
74 Bow Pose
76 Headstand
78 Shoulderstand to Plough Pose
80 Fish Pose (II)
82 Yoga Breathing Exercises
83 Pumping Breath
84 Victorious Breath
85 Alternate Nostril Breathing

The Yoga Way of Life
86 Introduction to This Section
88 The Subtle Body
90 Concentration
92 Meditation
94 Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
96 Index