The Power of Yoga

by Vimla Lalvani

Overview

The yoga exercises in the book are based on Hatha yoga for exercise and relaxation, and Kalari yoga for preparing the mind and body for meditation. The physical, mental, health, and Ayurvedic benefits of each asana (yoga posture) are clearly explained. In short, "The Power of Yoga provides readers with all they need to know not only to perform the postures well, but also to understand their underlying purpose and what benefits to expect.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591201175
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	01/01/2003
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.62(w) x 10.12(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

Vimla Lalvani is an acclaimed yoga expert and teacher. She has made many television appearances and produced a number of best-selling videos. Her previous books include Yogacise, Classic Yoga, Yoga for Stress, and the Complete Book of Yoga.

Table of Contents

	How to use this book	6
	Introduction	8
	Yoga menus	8
	What is yoga?	14
	Types of yoga	16
	Ayurveda & yoga	18
	Where & when to practice	24
	Posture	26
	Breathing	28
	Salute to the sun	30
	Yoga for exercise	40
	Warm-up	42
	Triangle	52
	Warrior 1	54
	Warrior 2	56
	Back bend	58
	Leg lift	60
	Sitting balance	64
	One-arm balance	68
	Letter T	72
	Jet	74
	Spinal twist 1	76
	Breathe & relax 1	78
	Face & Throat
	Fish	82
	Neck & Shoulders
	Shoulder release	84
	Upper Arms
	Push-ups	86
	Chest
	Camel	88
	Abdomen
	Stomach stretches	90
	Waist
	Side stretch 1	92
	Buttocks
	Locust	94
	Yoga for health	96
	Respiration
	Breathing with arms	98
	Energy booster	100
	Digestion
	Modified bow	102
	Back Pain
	Cat	104
	Back twist	106
	Neck & Shoulder Pain
	Shoulder shrugs	108
	Head rolls	110
	Women's Problems
	Cobra	112
	Shoulder stand	114
	Metabolism
	Plough	116
	Circulation & Heart
	Side stretch 2	120
	Deep lunge balance	122
	Yoga for stress-relief & relaxation	124
	Balancing workout	126
	Tree	134
	Standing bow	136
	Wheel	138
	Lying flat twist	140
	Rabbit	142
	Dog	144
	Spinal twist 2	146
	Spinal twist 3	150
	Breathe & relax 2	152
	Rejuvenation	154
	Nerve soother	156
	Deep relaxation	158
	Yoga for the mind & spirit	160
	Meditation in motion	162
	Horse	172
	Elephant	174
	Lion	176
	Leg kicks	178
	Circles	180
	Pranayama	182
	Candle gazing	184
	Visualization	186
	Index	188
	Acknowledgments	192