Yoga Basics: The Basic Poses and Routines you Need to be Healthy and Relaxed

This yoga guide is for beginners who want to learn about the origins of yoga, including its philosophy, history, and various styles of yoga schools. It covers the essentials of breathing, balance, and yoga poses, as well as meditation and relaxation techniques. It is designed to help beginners learn yoga with confidence and success.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 27 March 2018
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Yoga, a practice with its roots dating back to the 11th century Vedic Indian tradition, experienced a gradual rise in popularity in the Western world during the 20th century. Today, yoga communities are thriving, with a steady growth trend evident. This holistic discipline offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body, encompassing flexibility, weight loss, stress reduction, pain relief, and spiritual development.

This yoga book specifically designed for beginners delves into the origins of yoga, encompassing its philosophy, history, and the diverse styles of yoga schools that align with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The authors, neuroscience professionals with over 40 years of teaching experience, address the curiosities and concerns of novice students, such as: "Where do I begin?" "How do I find a teacher?" "How do I prepare for my first class?" "What do the unfamiliar terms mean?" and many more.

Yoga Basics, the focal point of this comprehensive introduction, emphasizes the essential aspects of yoga, including breathing techniques, balance, and the various yoga poses. Additionally, meditation and relaxation techniques are discussed to enhance the overall benefits of yoga exercises or yoga workouts. Whether you are a complete beginner or seeking to deepen your practice, this accessible and comprehensive guide provides you with all the necessary tools to embark on a yoga journey with confidence and success.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780804845861