Product Description: Teaching Yoga is an essential resource for new and experienced teachers as well as a guide for all yoga students interested in refining their skills and knowledge. Addressing 100% of the teacher training curriculum standards set by Yoga Alliance, the world's leading registry and accreditation source for yoga teachers and schools, Teaching Yoga is also ideal for use as a core textbook in yoga teacher training programs.

Drawing on a wide spectrum of perspectives, and featuring more than 150 photographs and illustrations, the book covers fundamental topics of yoga philosophy and history, including a historical presentation of classical yoga literature: the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras of Pataljali, and the main historical sources on tantra and early hatha yoga. Each of the eleven major styles of contemporary yoga is described, with a brief history of its development and the distinguishing elements of its teachings.

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books; Original edition (May 25, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556438850
• ISBN-13: 978-1556438851
• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,703 in Books

Teaching Yoga: Essential Foundations and Techniques

Product Description: Here is a little of what you will learn inside of this book: - Need power? Try Core Power Yoga - Tracing The History Of Yoga - The Evolution Of Kriya Yoga - Another Relaxation Technique - Deep Breathing Exercise - Tantra Yoga For The New Generation - The Most Common Types Of Yoga - The Physiology Of Breathing - How To Find The Right Yoga Bolsters - Your Basic Yoga Equipment - A Review On Yoga Poses Galleries On The Internet - Tips And Steps To Beat Up A Good Yoga Posture - Pranayama And Its Benefits - Work - Life Balance And Yoga - Yoga: The True Meaning - Kundalini Yoga - Yoga For Beginners - Yoga For Relaxation - Yoga: Different Types - Yoga And Spirituality - Yoga Teaching Tips - Yoga Clothes - Yoga Exercise Ball - Yoga For Mothers-To-Be - Free Online Yoga - Is It Safe?

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (April 28, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1452815623
• ISBN-13: 978-1452815626
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces

Secrets To Harnessing And Unleashing The FULL Power And Potential Of Yoga: How To Get The Most Out Of Each And Every Yoga Session For A Healthier Mind And Body (Volume 1)

Product Description: Yoga is the most diversified spiritual practice in the world. Crossing over many cultures (including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and the West), Yoga also extends over multiple languages such as Hindi, Tibetan, Bengali, Sanskrit, Tamil, Prakit, Marathi and Pali. The Yogic tradition continues to proliferate and spread its message of peace to this very day. No longer is yoga a mysterious phenomenon. It is now simply a way to keep you healthy and aligned. Now relax and read on as we explore yoga and meditation.

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (May 3, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1452840563
• ISBN-13: 978-1452840567
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces

Guide to Yoga and Meditation: Learn Yoga and Meditation for a better You (Volume 1)

Product Description: "Yoga Fun" introduces children to yoga in a fun, playful, and safe way. Yoga teacher and mother Juliet Pegrum shows how children from the age of three can enjoy the benefits of many classic yoga poses, which promote flexibility, strength, concentration, good posture and self-confidence. All kids will love yoga's famous Animal Poses, from the cat and lion to the downward dog, and the chapter on Object Poses is great fun, too - do the teapot, be a boat, table or chair, or master that Lotus position. The Dynamic Poses are good for older children, helping them to build balance and strength, while Group Poses encourage more interaction, from two children making a wheelbarrow to a little group holding hands with toes together to create the blossoming Lotus pose. Also included are special chapters on breathing, music, visualization and relaxation, along with a workout section with sequences of poses for children of 3-6 and 7-11 years.

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Cico (March 31, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190703014X
• ISBN-13: 978-1907030147
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,220,105 in Books

Yoga Fun for Toddlers, Children & You

Product Description: A comprehensive, user-friendly medical yoga program designed for the management and prevention of osteoporosis, with more than four hundred illustrations. Osteoporosis leads to painful fractures due to loss of bone mass; yoga strengthens bones without endangering joints: it stands to reason that yoga is the perfect therapy for osteoporosis. Forty-four million Americans suffer from low bone mass, and osteoporosis is responsible for more than 1.5 million fractures annually. Drugs and surgeries can alleviate pain, but study after study has shown that exercise is the best treatment, specifically low-impact, bone-strengthening exercises—hence, yoga.

In this comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated guide, Loren Fishman and Ellen Saltonstall, who between them have seven decades of clinical experience, help readers understand osteoporosis and give a spectrum of exercises for beginners and experts. Classical yoga poses, as well as physiologically sound adapted poses, are presented with easy-to-follow instructions and photographs. The authors welcome readers of all ages and levels of experience into the healing and strengthening practice of yoga. 321 illustrations.

• Paperback: 318 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (March 29, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393334856
• ISBN-13: 978-0393334852
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #5,981 in Books

Yoga for Osteoporosis: The Complete Guide

Product Description: Connecting the medical perspectives of the east with those of western medical science offers the possibility of developing fresh approaches for practitioners of modalities from both cultures. The Art and Knowledge of Thai Yoga Massage presents the art of Thai massage in a form of 130 exercises with guidelines to structure them into an individualized 2 hour full body energy balancing massage session. The book also presents the knowledge of Thai massage via a unique and eye opening comparison of the traditional Sen Energy Lines of Thai Medicine with Myofascial Meridians, a groundbreaking 'whole systems' view of the network of connective tissue or fascia by Thomas W. Myers. The Art and Knowledge of Thai Yoga Massage and its 'open source' framework invite Thai massage practitioners to collaborate and increase the importance of the field of complementary and alternative medicine. Features: Introduction to the Tradition of Thai massage 130 authentic Northern style exercises Full color illustrations Introduction to the Pranic or Life-energy system Detailed description of the Sen Lines Collection of appropriate exercises for each Sen Line Comparison of each Sen Line to the corresponding Myofascial Meridians Session structuring guide Mantras and relaxation exercises used in the course based on this book

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Pegán Attila; 1st edition (March 27, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9630688697
• ISBN-13: 978-9630688697
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,472,974 in Books

The Art and Knowledge of Thai Yoga Massage (Volume 1)

Product Description: Practitioners around the world reap the physical benefits of yoga, assuming poses and frequently calling them by their Sanskrit names. While many know that hanumanasana is named for the deity Hanuman, few understand why this is the case. Behind each asana and its corresponding movements is an ancient story about a god, sage, or sacred animal, much like Aesop’s fables or European folktales. Myths of the Asanas is the first book to collect and retell these ancient stories. The myths behind yoga’s spiritual tradition have the power to help students of all levels realize their full potential. Meditating on the tolerance of trees while standing in tree pose can help one become more tolerant.

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Mandala Publishing (May 25, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601090579
• ISBN-13: 978-1601090577
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #26,462 in Books

Myths of the Asanas: The Ancient Origins of Yoga

Product Description: Yoga can reawaken the body to its full potential—and this illustrated introduction creates a complete class for the beginner. Complete with a 60-minute CD that talks students through 22 specially selected postures plus meditations in sequence, this spiral-bound guide is devised for a modern lifestyle and the problems that commonly come along with it, such as backache, neckache, all-around stiffness, tension, and poor concentration. Of course, safety comes first, with side panels explaining the possible contraindications of each pose. The movements range from very easy balances and lunges to standing twists, cobra, and the back-stretching bridge. Each one includes more accessible variations, including advice on props, and an entire chapter covers the mind-breath connection so integral to yoga.

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Duncan Baird (February 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844839125
• ISBN-13: 978-1844839124
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #87,676 in Books

The Easy Yoga Workbook: A Complete Yoga Class in a Book

Product Description: This is simply the perfect introduction to yoga! Complete with more than 200 photos—plus special boxes that explain how to adapt the classic moves so they’re easier to perform—it breaks down every asana, or posture, and reflects the most important developments in the form. The poses range from a simple standing forward bend to a plough and shoulder stand, and specific sequences are laid out in detail, including one for early morning energizing. There’s inspirational coverage of yoga’s traditional physiological, philosophical, and spiritual context, as well as information on different styles, finding a teacher, working with a partner, and learning to meditate. Whatever your level or age, this is the path to inner calm and a stronger, more flexible body.

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Duncan Baird (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844834093
• ISBN-13: 978-1844834099
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #146,876 in Books

Total Yoga: A Step-By-Step Guide to Yoga at Home for Everybody

Product Description: A 336-page color-illustrated workbook with a concise history of yoga and the sutras, in-depth explanation of key themes, translation of all 195 sutras, and a complete glossary of Sanskrit terms for quick reference

• Six sessions full of insights to further your learning about yoga's essential principles

• A guided reading on CD of the complete sutras with pronunciation instructions for following along

• Fifty-one study cards to encourage reflection of each concept and inspire action

When you immerse yourself in Patanjali's sutras, the heart of yoga--and what yoga means for you personally--will unveil itself in new and profound ways. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or a student looking to go deeper with your practice, this essential course offers a treasury of teachings to help realize the "outer joy and inner happiness" of yoga. Nicolai Bachman has been studying and teaching Sanskrit, Ayurveda, chanting, and yoga-related topics for 15 years throughout the United States and abroad. He holds a master's degree in Eastern philosophy and has written several books including The Language of Yoga, The Language of Ayurveda, and more.

• Spiral-bound: 336 pages
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated; Com/Crds/P edition (February 28, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591797608
• ISBN-13: 978-1591797609
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #103,646 in Books

The Yoga Sutras: An Essential Guide to the Heart of Yoga Philosophy