The definitive guide to yogic breathing from B.K.S. Iyengar, the world's most respected yoga teacher. B.K.S. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga. It was B.K.S. Iyengar's unique teaching style, bringing precision and clarity to the practice, as well as a mindset of 'yoga for all', which has made it into a worldwide phenomenon. His seminal book, 'Light on Yoga', is widely called 'the bible of yoga' and has served as the source book for generations of yoga students around they world. In 'Light on Pranayama', he establishes the same definitive level of authority on the art of breathing. For the serious yoga practitioner, the study of Pranayama is an essential. This work, from the most respected yoga teacher in the world, B.K.S. Iyengar, offers the most comprehensive and instructive work available in the world. With 190 photos of B.K.S. Iyengar himself, the book highlights a progressive 200-week practice, highlighting the best techniques and the common errors in them.

In his third book Gregor Maehle aims at bringing about a renaissance ofpranayama, the yogic school of breathing. For millennia pranayama wasconsidered to be the quintessential yogic limb, yoga’s main motor for spiritualevolution. To show pranayama’s importance, Maehle supports his findings atevery turn with hundreds of quotations from yogic scripture.With unprecedenteddetail, the author shows how pranayama is used to connect posture practice toyogic meditation and why it will accelerate progress in both. Also covered are:• how pranayama creates health and its use in therapeutic applications• mental and spiritual benefits of pranayama• the function of prana and the effects of pranayama• the effect of pranayama on brain hemisphericity and balance of thenervous system• the purpose of breath retentions and their precise technical application• in-depth guidelines for the practice of pranayama• illustrations of the major pranayama and kriya techniques• the use of mantra and digital counting during pranayama• the appropriate diet and postures for pranayama• the importance and use of bandhas and kriyas before and during pranayama• how to set free your breathing pattern through exercising breath waves• descriptions of the classical pranayamas such as Nadi Shodhana, Bhastrikaand Surya Bhedana with detail never seen before• how pranayama relates to raising Kundalini• a workable order in which techniques are to be learned and put into sequencewith other yogic limbs• pranayama as it relates to the stages of life.Gregor Maehle has been practising and researching all aspects of yogasince 1982. He lived for several years in India studying with a variety of yogicmasters and sadhus. He has previously published Ashtanga Yoga: Practiceand Philosophy and Ashtanga Yoga: The Intermediate Series, which havebeen translated into several languages.

Everyone can enjoy the benefits of yoga on the mind, body, and spirit with this updated, illustrated guide from world-renowned yoga authority B.K.S Iyengar, globally respected for his holistic approach and technical accuracy.In BKS Iyengar Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health, the guru himself guides you through over 55 yoga poses, each with step-by-step instructions illustrated in full colour. Iyengar even explains his philosophy throughout the book - it's like having yoga classes with your own personal instructor.A special, 20-week beginners' yoga course makes yoga accessible for those of all ages and abilities. 20 classic Iyengar yoga poses have a unique, 360-degree presentation so that you can see the correct form from all angles.Specially developed yoga sequences help you to alleviate more than 80 ailments, ranging from asthma and arthritis to varicose veins.Whether you are new to yoga and looking for somewhere to start, or more experienced and looking to perfect your technique, this comprehensive guide will help you improve your abilities and work towards a happy and healthy life.

This book offers a scientific approach to understanding the practice of hatha yoga. Through four-color, three-dimensional illustrations of major muscles, tendons, and ligaments, Ray Long describes the practice and benefits of hatha yoga. Specific anatomical and physiological descriptions highlight the agonist, antagonist, and synergist muscles that come into play with each pose. Volume I of the series describes the key muscles of hatha yoga and how they are utilized. From beginners to experts, this book will become a constant companion.

The Art of War is a renowned ancient Chinese military treatise written by Sun Tzu, a military strategist and philosopher. Composed around the fifth century BC, it provides valuable insights into warfare and strategy. The book emphasizes the importance of careful planning, understanding the enemy, exploiting weaknesses, and employing tactics to achieve victory. It covers various aspects of warfare, including tactics, intelligence gathering, leadership, and the importance of adaptability. It continues to be studied and applied in various fields beyond the military, including business and politics.Insights into strategy and warfare Provides valuable insights into navigating dynamic and unpredictable environments in various domains Delves into the qualities of successful leaders Offers practical advice on how to gain advantages and outmanoeuvre opponents Emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking and planning

From the unforgettable teacher Jessamyn Stanley comes Every Body Yoga, a book that breaks all the stereotypes.It’s a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we.It’s a book for readers already doing yoga, looking to refresh their practice or find new ways to stay motivated.It’s a how-to book: Here are easy-to-follow directions to 50 basic yoga poses and 10 sequences to practice at home, all photographed in full color.It’s a book that challenges the larger issues of body acceptance and the meaning of beauty.Most of all, it’s a book that changes the paradigm, showing us that yoga isn’t about how one looks, but how one feels, with yoga sequences like “I Want to Energize My Spirit,” “I Need to Release Fear,” “I Want to Love Myself.”Jessamyn Stanley, a yogi who breaks all the stereotypes, has built a life as an internationally recognized yoga teacher and award-winning Instagram star by combining a deep understanding for yoga with a willingness to share her personal struggles in a way that touches everyone who comes to know her. Now she brings her body-positive, emotionally uplifting approach to yoga in a book that will help every reader discover the power of yoga and how to weave it seamlessly into his or her life.

365 daily reflections offering a way to integrate the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life, from the acclaimed yoga teacher, Rolf Gates who offers "a healthy way to find peace and a sense of coming home, day by day” (USA Today).As more and more people in the West pursue yoga in its various forms, whether at traditional centers, in the high-powered atmosphere of sports clubs, or on their own, they begin to realize that far from being just another exercise routine, yoga is a discipline of the body and the mind. Whether used in the morning to set the tone for the day, during yoga exercise itself, or at the end of the day, during evening reflection, the daily reflections in Meditations from the Mat will support and enhance anyone’s yoga journey.

Here’s the bad news: All the juicing, meditating, vegetarianism, chanting and asana practice won’t get you to heaven. The good news? Your desires, your selfishness, your narcissism, neuroses and negative thoughts will. Western yoga practitioners have been sold a bill of goods – a Puritan-flavored yoga philosophy that is all too often stripped of its Indian mythological context of raging gods, holy demons and sacred whores. Bad Yogi is the guidebook through this rich landscape, a place where we can discover that far from hindering us on the path, our “bad” habits are our greatest offerings to God. If you’re looking for the advanced practices of yoga, this is the book for you.