Description
The word yoga comes from an ancient Eastern word meaning "unity -the practice of yoga helps us to find a physical and mental balance that will achieve optimum health and well-being.
Yoga is suitable for people of all ages and can be fitted in to even the busiest schedule. It is not just for those who are lithe and supple - regular practice will lead to grace and flexibility, and the breathing exercises that are integral to yoga will bring about clarity of vision, a relaxed mental attitude and a reduction in stress levels.
Yoga can also be applied therapeutically and has been of enormous value in the management of many illnesses from arthritis to asthma. The yogic attitude to health goes far beyond the accepted medical definition of the absence of illness'
In the midst of the hustle and bustle, the stresses and strains of daily life, the practice of yoga has a great deal to offer us. Not merely a series of exercises for energising and relaxing the body, it also works to harmonise the mind, body and spirit.
The step-by-step guide and the wealth: of information provided in this book will get you started on the path to regular yoga practice and a healthier life.
This introduction includes:
- How to start practising yoga
- A step-by-step guide to the postures
- The therapeutic and relaxation aspects of yoga ISBN:9781842734032
