The Yoga Handbook: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Spectacular photographs and precise instructions allow you to harness the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of the ancient art of yoga. With the help of an experienced yoga teacher and dancer, beginners and those who wish to improve their technique will be able to take control of their lives and health and achieve and maintain a state of calmness, emotional stability, and physical fitness. Begin by focusing on the six basic elements of posture, breathing, relaxation, meditation, diet, and a life of right action, and then warm up to ensure that your mind and body are properly prepared for exercise. More than 60 postures are presented with detailed descriptions of their benefits. Relieve premenstrual symptoms with the Butterfly. Aid digestion and alleviate sciatica problems with the Shooting Bow. Strengthen and tone abdominal and back muscles with the Cat Stretch, and much more.