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Hatha Yoga Illustrated

Hatha Yoga Illustrated

Commendation Quotes: """Hatha Yoga Illustrated "is a complete and practical introduction to the physical practice of yoga that serves as a fantastic starting point on the road to both physical...

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Commendation Quotes:

"""Hatha Yoga Illustrated "is a complete and practical introduction to the physical practice of yoga that serves as a fantastic starting point on the road to both physical and emotional wellness.""

Baron BaptistePioneering instructor of Power Vinyasa YogaAuthor of "Journey Into Power"

"""Hatha Yoga Illustrated "makes the theory and practice of hatha and Anusara yoga accessible so that everyone can experience the healing, creative and empowering journey of self-practice. The section on various vinyasa sequences is a hard-to-find gem.""

Shiva ReaYoga instructor and writer for "Yoga Journal"



Marc Notes:
For greater strength, flexibility, and focus--Cover.;Includes bibliographical references (p. 217) and index.

Commendation Quotes:

"Hatha Yoga Illustrated is a complete and practical introduction to the physical practice of yoga that serves as a fantastic starting point on the road to both physical and emotional wellness."

Baron Baptiste
Pioneering instructor of Power Vinyasa Yoga
Author of Journey Into Power

"Hatha Yoga Illustrated makes the theory and practice of hatha and Anusara yoga accessible so that everyone can experience the healing, creative and empowering journey of self-practice. The section on various vinyasa sequences is a hard-to-find gem."

Shiva Rea
Yoga instructor and writer for Yoga Journal



Brief Description:

Experience physical benefits and body awareness with Hatha Yoga Illustrated. Featuring full-color photos that demonstrate 77 standard poses, you will learn how to achieve proper alignment and breathing for a more effective yoga experience, and increase strength and flexibility while reducing stress and blood pressure.



Review Quotes:

"Hatha Yoga Illustrated is a complete and practical introduction to the physical practice of yoga that serves as a fantastic starting point on the road to both physical and emotional wellness."

Baron Baptiste
Pioneering instructor of Power Vinyasa Yoga
Author of Journey Into Power

"Hatha Yoga Illustrated makes the theory and practice of hatha and Anusara yoga accessible so that everyone can experience the healing, creative and empowering journey of self-practice. The section on various vinyasa sequences is a hard-to-find gem."

Shiva Rea
Yoga instructor and writer for Yoga Journal



Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Art and Practice of Hatha Yoga
Roots of Yoga
Getting the Most From Your Yoga Practice
Learning to Meditate
Using the Asanas in This Book

Chapter 2. Standing Postures
Mountain
Downward-Facing Dog
Extended Side-Angle
Triangle
Warrior II
Crescent Lunge
Warrior I
Revolved Extended Side-Angle
Revolved Triangle
Chair
Standing Intense Spread-Leg Pose
Beam
Humble Warrior
Intense Side-Stretch

Chapter 3. Balancing Postures
Eagle
Tree
Tiptoe Pose
Boat
Revolved Half-Moon
Standing Extended Leg Stretch
Warrior III
Dancer
Half-Moon

Chapter 4. Arm-Balancing Postures
Inclined Plane
Lateral Inclined Plane
Crane
Peacock
Four-Limbed Staff

Chapter 5. Inverted Postures
Shoulder Stand
Plow
Legs-Up-the-Wall
Head Stand

Chapter 6. Backward-Bending Postures
Cobra
Upward-Facing Dog
Camel
Bridge
Bow
Locust
Upward-Facing Bow
Fish
Cat-Cow
Pigeon

Chapter 7. Twisting Postures
Gentle Spinal Twist
Reclining Spinal Twist
Simple Sitting Twist
Bound Half-Lotus Twist
Sitting Spinal Twist I
Sitting Spinal Twist II

Chapter 8. Forward-Bending Postures
Seated Forward Bend
Standing Forward Bend
Single-Leg Head-to-Knee Forward Bend
Revolved Head-to-Knee Forward Bend
Open-Angle
Side Open-Angle
Three-Limb Intense Stretch
Garland
Splits

Chapter 9. Sitting Postures
Lotus
Looking Within
Baby Cradle
Hero
Kneeling Pose
Lion
Cow Face
Staff Pose
Yoga Sealing Pose
Heron
Sage

Chapter 10. Reclining and Relaxation Postures
Knees-to-Chest
Reclining Hero
Reclining Big-Toe
Reclining Bound-Angle
Reclining Open-Leg Spinal Twist
Supported Bridge
Supported Hero
Child's Pose
Corpse

Chapter 11. Hatha Yoga Routines
Gentle Yoga I
Gentle Yoga II
Yoga for Flexibility I
Yoga for Flexibility II
Vinyasa Yoga I
Vinyasa Yoga II
Vinyasa Yoga III
Sun Salutation I
Sun Salutation II
Moon Salutation I
Moon Salutation II



Biographical Note:

Martin Kirk, MSBME, E-RYT 500, is a certified yoga instructor who offers workshops and teacher trainings globally and online. With a Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering, he has a special gift for anatomy and therapeutics. His passion for educating others about the body has created worldwide demand for his trainings. Martin's accomplishments include successful careers as an engineer in the space and biomedical industries. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, Jordan and their son, Jonathan.

Brooke Boon is cofounder of Studio Om Yoga and Tai Chi in Phoenix, Arizona. She received her certification through Baptiste Power Yoga Institute and is a registered yoga teacher as well as a member of the Arizona Yoga Association. Her certification came after working with world-renowned master teacher Baron Baptiste.

Boon's teaching style is designed to promote stability, strength, and serenity as well as create hormonal and emotional balance. She specializes in power vinyasa and also instructs classes for mature adults, athletes, and expectant mothers, emphasizing that yoga is for everybody.

Boon lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

Daniel DiTuro was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He has worked as a mechanical engineer since 1980. His interest in photography began at the age of 10. In 1986 he started DiTuro Photography, specializing in commercial and portrait photography.

After a shoulder injury, Daniel began practicing hatha yoga in 1999. Having discovered the therapeutic benefits of yoga, he began working on a series of photographs that evolved into The Yoga Project to introduce people to yoga and meditation. In addition to his work as a mechanical engineer and photographer, Daniel enjoys a variety of activities including traveling, hiking, writing, and cooking.



Commendation Quotes:

-Hatha Yoga Illustrated is a complete and practical introduction to the physical practice of yoga that serves as a fantastic starting point on the road to both physical and emotional wellness.-

Baron Baptiste
Pioneering instructor of Power Vinyasa Yoga
Author of Journey Into Power

-Hatha Yoga Illustrated makes the theory and practice of hatha and Anusara yoga accessible so that everyone can experience the healing, creative and empowering journey of self-practice. The section on various vinyasa sequences is a hard-to-find gem.-

Shiva Rea
Yoga instructor and writer for Yoga Journal



Publisher Marketing:

Experience the physical benefits and body awareness from hatha yoga--the most popular form of yoga today. Hatha Yoga Illustrated presents nearly 650 full-color photos to visually demonstrate 77 standard poses from hatha yoga that apply to all major hatha styles including Iyengar, Astanga, Anusara, and Bikram.

Individual poses are presented from start to finish, showing you how to achieve proper alignment and breathing to ensure challenging yet safe execution. The result is an increase in the effectiveness, both physically and mentally, you'll experience with each pose. Several pose variations based on your personal preference, ability, and fitness level are also included.

Eleven sample yoga routines show how to assemble the poses into workouts that meet your specific time, difficulty, and intensity parameters. Colorful and comprehensive, Hatha Yoga Illustrated is organized for your ultimate convenience and use. Use it to guide your muscles, as well as your mind, and increase strength and stamina, reduce stress and anxiety, reduce blood pressure, and increase flexibility.



Review Citations:

  • Ingram Advance 11/01/2005 pg. 57 (EAN 9780736062039, Paperback)


Author: Kirk, Martin
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2005-11-01
BISAC: Health & Fitness / Yoga
Subjects: Hatha yoga
Weight: 1.34 lbs
ISBN: 9780736062039
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9780736062039

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