From the new Big Little Book series, this book guides the reader through all aspects of yoga, one of the most popular forms of exercise in the world. With step-by-step guides and detailed explanations of classic yoga postures, patterns of movement and breathing. * Yoga is more than just a series of exercises, and can be used by anyone to promote their own health and well-being, both physically and mentally. * It is practised by millions of people all over the world, often to help them cope with today's fast-moving, high-pressured society. * This comprehensive guide includes: - Information on energy, diet and lifestyle - Step-by-step guides to the basic exercises - The history and origins of yoga - Information on the varied schools of yoga - The benefits of yoga as a 'preventative medicine' - How to integrate yoga into your daily life - Preparing for yoga and the art of relaxation - The importance of breathing correctly and how to do it - How to plan your own yoga programme
- ISBN10 000716680X
- ISBN13 9780007166800
- Publish Date 19 January 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 September 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Thorsons
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 400
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.co.uk