Yoga: A Path to Serenity
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 174
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 174
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Everyone can do Yoga! It does not matter your shape, size, condition, constrictions or most importantly, your level of flexibility … you can do Yoga. It just takes a commitment to practice on a regular basis. The key to doing Yoga is to do Yoga. While that sounds obvious and almost absurd, but it is that simple. If you just get into a class and practice on a regular basis, the Yoga will help you take care of everything else.
It is important to be where you are in your practice. Honor your strengths and weaknesses. Then, it is just a process of learning the positions and breathing while delving into the philosophy. The benefits are so much more than the effort.
Start slowly and choose poses that stretch the body and create flexibility. During this early stage, focus on doing the poses correctly and going to your edge.The book is arranged to help foster this approach. While in the pose, notice how your body feels … what areas are tight or tense and attempt to relax those points. You will also learn how to meditate and to use meditation as a vehicle to so many possibilities.
As you do Yoga and meditate on a regular basis, you become more flexible, stronger, healthier, and even calmer. Although, it does not stop there. The experience of Yoga gives you a sense of oneness with everyone and everything. You learn how to move past your mind into a sense of serenity.
Eventually the Universe unfolds to you … then, anything is possible.
Introduction
Yoga Etiquette
Asanas
Flower of Life
Chapter 1 History of Yoga
Yoga in the World
Chapter 2 Philosophy of Yoga
Yoga Is Freeing
The Five Principles of Yoga
Reclining Poses
Reclining Twist
Bridge
Fish
Boat
Plank Series
Reverse Table
Cobra
Locust
Bow
Chapter 3 Breathing
Breathing Naturally
Pranayama
Fundamental Breaths of Yoga
Chapter 4 Being in the Moment
Kneeling and Seated Poses
Cow–Cat
Lizard Pose
Kneeling Bow
Crescent Moon
Camel
Little Thunderbolt
Kneeling Twist
Dolphin
Downward Dog
Pigeon
King Pigeon
Cow Face
Half Spinal Twist
Shoulder Stand
Plow
Knees to Ears
Chapter 5 Yoga as a Lifestyle
From Body to Mind
Healing Trauma
A Personal Practice
From Beginning to End
Chapter 6 Meditation
Purpose of Meditation
Guidelines for Meditation
Seven Steps to Meditating
Types of Meditation
Oneness in the Stillness
Levels of Self-Growth
Possibilities through Meditating
Guided Meditation
Sun Salutation
Sun Salutation
Chapter 7 Chakras
Seven Major Chakras
Chapter 8 Fasting
Preparing to Fast
When to Fast
Standing and Balance Poses
Mountain
Standing Backbend
Chair
Standing Side Bend
Forward Bend
Crow Pose
Horse Stance
Archer
Triangle
Warrior Series
Tree
Dancer
CHAPTER 9 Kriyas
Types of Kriyas
Chapter 10 Diet
Determining What to Eat
Water Is Life
Correct Times to Drink Water
Advanced Poses
Eagle
Headstand
Peacock
Scorpion
Chapter 11 Yoga Today and Beyond
The Yoga Industry
Yoga as Entertainment
Yoga as Exercise
Yoga and Mental Health
Yoga and Cultural Appropriation
Chapter 12 Different Styles of Yoga
References
Contributors