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Move, Connect, Play is a book detailing the core principles of Acroyoga, a practice that melds the spectacle of circus arts with the healing power of massage and the breathwork of yoga. Get ready to learn how to fly. AcroYoga is a movement practice that combines the balance and connection of yoga with the fitness and intensity of acrobatics, as well as the holistic healing power of physical therapy. People come to it for all kinds of reasons-they...

"My world ended the day I received an eviction notice for Lotus House Yoga. Teaching yoga is all I've ever known. I've been doing tree pose since the age of two. The studio is my home, my legacy. My mother and her best friend left Lotus House to me so that I could carry on spreading goodness and light to everyone who enters our door. Now I'm faced with the very real possibility that it will all go up in smoke ... unless I can convince Grant Winters--the...

Britain's biggest name in yoga, Barbara Currie, who at 60 has the figure she had at 21 here shares her secrets. With all the latest research as to how yoga can beat the signs of ageing, this book provides step-by-step 15 minute routines to help you lose weight and look younger. Yoga is one of the best forms of exercise for keeping you young and healthy; this book shows you how to look and feel at least ten years younger. The benefits of yoga...

Written by Barbara Currie, Britain's number one name in yoga, this eBook is suitable for beginners through to experts. It allows every busy person to fit yoga into their day and see the benefits for perfect weight, perfect shape. Barbara Currie, the UK's best-known yoga video star provides the perfect program for busy people who want to get in shape after Christmas. Yoga is one of the best ways to hone muscles, get the perfect stomach, hips, thighs...

The Yoga Sutra is the great mother-book of all the yoga works ever written; it was composed by the Indian master Patanjali some 2,000 years ago. The Sanskrit text is written in 210 brief, cryptic verses whose meaning has long ago sunk into darkness; the many, confusing modern attempts to explain them bear little resemblance to each other, which is just a sign of how difficult this priceless little book can be. Geshe Michael Roach is an honors graduate...

In a world where stress and anxiety seem to lurk around every corner, finding effective methods to promote relaxation and well-being is paramount. "Daily Vagus Nerve Exercises" offers a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of the vagus nerve – a key component of the parasympathetic nervous system responsible for regulating many bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and mood. Authored by leading experts in neuroscience and holistic...

This deeply personal biographical tribute by Krishnamacharya's grandson includes photographs, archival materials, and family recollections that have never been published elsewhere, as well as unique insights into the "master of masters" by some of his most famous students- Indra Devi, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, B.K.S. Iyengar, and T.K.V. Desikachar. First published in 2005 by the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, The Yoga of the Yogi is at last available...

The philosophy of yoga has been around for 5,000 years.That's an undeniable staying power.Yoga is not just an 'exercise', it is a philosophy, a way of thinking rather than a religion.In ancient India, the word yoga meant union.It refers to a union of the entire self – mind, body, and spirit.Yoga is something different to most people. It's quite diverse, and practitioners have different expectations when they start.That's perfectly okay. Whether...

"Yoga for Kids" is a delightful and comprehensive guide designed to introduce children to the transformative power of yoga. Authored by a certified yoga instructor with a passion for teaching young minds, this book offers a playful and engaging approach to wellness, blending mindfulness, movement, and fun. At its heart, "Yoga for Kids" is more than just a fitness guide; it's a journey of self-discovery and empowerment tailored specifically for children....

At last, a yoga program anyone can do! An accessible guide to gentle yoga stretches, based on the popular video and PBS television program of the same name. You can enjoy the benefits of yoga – whatever your age, ability, or level of activity, even if you have never been able to participate in traditional yoga classes. This accessible guide to gentle yoga stretches and poses will help ease you into the world of this beneficial exercise. Experienced...