Yoga Styles Asanas
Posted in guide on 03/13/2010 04:17 pm by Yoga Guy
Backbend Yoga, Ustra Asana, Camel Pose
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Ashtanga Yoga: Intermediate Series Demonstration $14.95 This is an absorbing video that will reward multiple viewings! Anyone interested in yoga, especially vinyasa and Ashtanga in particular, will appreciate the dedication to the practice displayed by the practitioners in this demonstration. The asana section is underscored with a mesmorizing soundscape – a blend of tabla, world-music percussion, and ujjayi waves & ocean surf. The video finishes wi… |
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Yoga Challenge II DVD $20.00 New from manufacturer…. |
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Life is good Women ‘Yoga’ Creamy Style Horizon Blue T-Shirt This Life is good Creamy Style shirt is considered the Deluxe model by this company famous for comfortable, feel good clothing. You might consider it /’your buttery soft/ friend from the first time your wear it. We say that this sueded, lighter weight Peruvian cotton masterpiece has a luxurious drape and a more refined hand that makes it irresistible to the touch. Special details include triple… |
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Prana Asana Yoga Knickers Womens The Prana Asana Yoga Knickers for women are a Prana classic These stretchy comfy pants offer a low rise fit wide waistband and drawstring closure The recycled polyester and Spandex blend fabric helps the Asanas maintain their shape while wicking moisture promoting mobility Size medium has a 14 5 inch inseam 89pct Recycled polyester 11pct Spandex 4 way stretch Quick drying… |
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Bony Yoga $12.98 While much of the time we devote to yoga is spent being (SHHHH!) very quiet and extremely serious, there?s nothing like throwing a bit of humor into the mix. Ryn Gargulinski does just that with Bony Yoga. Her skeletal creations find themselves in all sorts of traditional yoga poses, with all sorts of untraditional commentary running beneath them. You?ll laugh out loud. (We can?t guarantee that stuff won?t come out your nose.) "I have been drawing skeletons since I was a kid and I am interested in yoga so it seemed like a natural mix. I may have even started drawing them to give myself a better idea of how my body should be positioned in the poses, as bones don?t lie." Gargulinski takes a bare-bones look at over 50 asanas common to a variety of different yoga styles. |
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Yoga Mala $14.48 The seminal treatise and guide to Ashtanga yoga by the living master of this increasingly popular disciplineThere is a yoga boom in America, and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois is at the heart of it. One of the great yoga figures of our time, Jois brought Ashtanga yoga to the West a quarter of a century ago and has been the driving force behind its worldwide dissemination. Based on flowing, energetic movement, Ashtanga and the many forms of vinyasa yoga that grow directly out of it–have become the most widespread and influential styles of practice in the United States today. Mala means "garland" in Sanskrit, and Yoga Mala–a "garland of yoga practice"–is Jois’s distillation of Ashtanga. He first outlines the ethical principles and philosophy underlying the discipline and explains its important terms and concepts. Next he guides the reader through Ashtanga’s versions of the Sun Salutation and its subsequent sequence of forty-two asanas, or poses, precisely describing how to execute each position and what benefits each provides. Brought into English by Eddie Stern, a student of Jois’s for twelve years and director of the Patanjali Yoga Shala in New York City, Yoga Mala will be an indispensable handbook for students and teachers of yoga for years to come. |
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Yoga $18.48 Yoga, A Gem for Women presents a detailed, practical guide for the yoga student who wants to go deeper with her practice of Hatha Yoga. The book is divided into three sections that create an integrated path of yoga suitable for both the beginner and advanced student: Theory–Yoga and Women A natural bridge to health and well-being Practice–Knowing Your Body Techniques and benefits of over 80 asanas complete with photographs and detailed instructions Experience–On the Threshold of Peace Relaxation, breathing and the practice of meditation |
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Front Twist Cardigan $80 The Short Sleeve Front Twist Cardigan by Yogi features an open front and a sewn twist closure. Has collar and short, kimono styles sleeves. Loose and relaxed fit.92% Modal8% SpandexMachine wash warm |
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Yoga Cards $12.98 Iyengar yoga is a practical philosophy and system of asanas promoting physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Through practice, yoga not only tones the body and improves posture but will stimulate the circulation, aid the function of internal organs. |
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Instructing Hatha Yoga $46.98 Yoga is one of the fastest-growing fitness activities in the United States, and qualified yoga instructors are in high demand. Instructing Hatha Yoga describes the qualities and knowledge yoga instructors need in order to be competent and effective teachers. It covers all aspects of successful instruction: ? Detailed descriptions on how to teach 69 yoga asanas (postures), with more than 300 photos showing the postures ? Verbal and visual cues to use in teaching each posture ? Specific hands-on adjustments to help students achieve the desired posture ? Modifications for each posture and effective ways to work with students of different abilities in the same class ? Charts that identify body-segment kinematics and muscles used in individual postures ? A DVD that shows how to achieve the most accurate positions for a sampling of postures and the hands-on adjustments instructors can make to assist students Two features in particular set this book apart: simple yet comprehensive cues that teachers can use to bring students into proper alignment and deeper mental focus, and detailed instructions on making safe hands-on adjustments and modifications for students. Authors Kathy Lee Kappmeier and Diane Ambrosini, with more than 20 years of experience in yoga instruction and teacher training, provide a class overview, outlines, lesson plans, and sample syllabi. They present ways to structure a class with flexible teaching plans in a variety of settings, such as schools, community centers, fitness clubs, and wellness centers. With their backgrounds in physical education, kinesiology, biomechanics, and various sectors of the fitness industry, the authors not only understand the art and science of yoga, but they know how to teach it safely and effectively. The authors also equip readers with the following information: · The most popular styles of yoga and how the styles evolved · A questionnaire that helps instructors evaluate their readiness to begin teaching yoga · Study questions and answers that review topics presented in part I of the book · The importance of pranayama (breath work) and how to teach basic techniques · The physical and energetic anatomy applied in the postures · The valued and effective qualities of a yoga teacher, in line with the standards set by the Yoga Alliance Registry Part I focuses readers on understanding yoga, on knowing themselves and their students, and on creating a class environment. It also explores breathing techniques and provides an overview of energy and anatomical considerations inherent to yoga. Part II describes the postures and their adjustments and modifications. Among these postures are sun salutations, standing postures, seated postures, supine and prone postures, inverted postures, and restorative postures. Part III lays out the practical aspects of structuring classes. The appendixes include reproducible forms for instructors, sample relaxation scripts, a listi… |
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Power Yoga $12.98 According to Yoga Journal, there are 16.5 million yoga practitioners in America and they spend almost $3 billion dollars on classes and products each year. Author Ulrica Norberg suggests that yoga can aid us in developing our own life philosophies through a synthesis of Eastern ideology and an expanding understanding of ourselves. She takes readers through the elements of East Asian philosophy, the history and composition of yoga, and the basic movements and techniques specific to the dynamic yoga form of power yoga. Filled with beautiful full-color photographs illustrating sun-salutation (the basis of power yoga exercises), numerous asanas (poses), and relaxation techniques, her book is useful for all levels of instruction and inspiration. |
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Yoga (Yoga Journal Books) $15.98 Yoga is everywhere these days: Hollywood stars take their personal instructors with them on location; newspapers and magazines hail yoga as the answer to the unrelenting stress in our society; and gyms everywhere are now offering a dizzying array of classes. The yoga we practice today in the West bears little resemblance to the yoga that began humbly almost 5,000 years ago, but in its rich and varied history, yoga has always evolved to meet the needs of the culture it serves. But what distinguishes this publication are the 400 poses, or asanas, illustrated by artful black-and-white photographs taken especially for this book, that demonstrate the physical postures derived from an ancient Indian tradition. With dozens of stunning foldouts, this book beautifully explores a wide range of yoga with an emphasis on how it touches more than the physical body; the flexibility and stamina achieved on the yoga mat will doubtless transcend to more important aspects of everyday life. Linda Sparrowe’s introduction traces the evolution of yoga, rooted in the devotional and metaphysical teachings of the sacred yoga texts including the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad-Gita, and progressing to an in-depth look at the philosophy of Patanjali, the father of modern yoga. Included are brief introductions to the twentieth-century yogis who were influential in making yoga a Western, and indeed a worldwide, obsession. |
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Hatha Yoga $19.98 Long considered essential reading for Hatha Yoga students and teachers, the revised 20th anniversary edition of Hatha Yoga: The Hidden Language presents 22 classical Hatha asanas with in-depth investigations into their symbolic natures. Swami Sivananda Radha explores the mythological meaning of each posture as she encourages the hatha yogi to stretch beyond the physical. Building on the classical foundations of an ancient tradition, Swami Radha brilliantly synthesizes the ancient wisdom of yoga with an understanding of psychological and spiritual facets of contemporary life. With this approach, one can penetrate the mystical messages of the asanas so that the body is truly understood as a spiritual tool. It was twenty years ago when Swami Radha first introduced the transformational Hidden Language method to students interested in going deeper with their practice. Now, with expanded instructions on how to incorporate the Hidden Language method into a personal practice, beautiful photographs by Derek Shapton and an introduction by ascent columnist, Swami Lalitananda, the 20th anniversary edition of HLHY is essential reading for the serious student of yoga. ?This book contains the insights of an extraordinary woman who dared to look deeper into the practice of asana to experience wholeness, which is the essence of yoga." ? Sharon Gannon, co-founder of the Jivamukti Yoga method ?Swami Radha’s book has been on my bookshelf since it was first published. The language of yoga, as spoken by Swami Radha, speaks to my heart.? ? Amy Weintraub author and yoga teacher |
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Yoga Anatomy $15.98 See inside every yoga pose! With clear, expert instruction and full-color, detailed anatomical drawings, Yoga Anatomy depicts the most common asanas to provide a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself. From breathing to standing poses, see how each muscle is used, how slight alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness, and how the spine, breathing, and body position are all fundamentally linked. Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been practicing yoga for years, Yoga Anatomy will be an invaluable resource–one that allows you to see each movement in an entirely new light. Author Leslie Kaminoff is a recognized expert and teacher in anatomy, breathing, and bodywork. He is the founder of The Breathing Project, New York City’s premiere yoga studio dedicated to the teaching of individualized, breath-centered yoga practice and therapy. |
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The Yoga Year $3.48 With THE YOGA YEAR, your yoga routine can be different every day of the year. Immerse yourself in thoughts of grounding and warming in winter as you focus on an image of a mountain and of grasses bending in the wind. Or imagine yourself a jug pouring out in autumn with asanas focusing on inverted poses and contemplation of the concepts of fullness and emptying. And at the close of the year let quiet, stillness, peace, and oneness envelop you as you envision a calm lake with a full moon reflecting on the waters and practice the sitting lotus and savasana relaxation. |
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The Hatha Yoga Pradipika $10.98 This affordable, definitive edition of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika contains the original Sanskrit, a new English translation, and full-page photographs of all the asanas. The first edition of this classic to meet high academic, literary, and production standards, it’s for people who practice Yoga or have an interest in health and fitness, philosophy, religion, spirituality, mysticism, or meditation. |
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OM Yoga $15.98 Too busy to attend yoga class but can’t be bothered to read the endless instructions in the latest yoga book? In OM Yoga: A Daily Practice, celebrated yoga instructor Cyndi Lee brings the rigors and reqards of yoga class to the home with a totally unique method of teaching. Instead of wordy directiosn and minimal pictures, each series of asanas is communicated entirely through easy-to-follow illustrations and tips. Designed in a practical, concealed Wire-O format that lays flat on the floor while being used, OM Yoga is organized in tabbed sections for each day of the week. Monday is devoted to the Sun Salutation to welcome the week’s start. Thursday’s practice focusses on sitting poses, when the week’s energy is dwindling. When joined together, each day’s recipe cultivates a yoga practice that is challenging, energizing, and restorative. Including sections on meditation, breathing, and do-it-yourself yoga "recipes" for all levels, OM Yoga: A Guide to Daily Practice creates the possibility for a meaningful yoga practice in the privacy of the home. |
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The Spiritual Science of Kriya Yoga $15.98 This fully illustrated book is the most complete text available on the theory and practice of Kriya Yoga. The Spiritual Science of Kriya Yoga takes the student step-by-step through the eight stages of Patanjali’s Kriya Yoga system and contains extensive chapters on hatha yoga pranayama, mantra, meditation and samadhi. Goswami Kriyananda explicitly teaches how specific asanas can be used to balance each of the seven charkas. If you could only have one book on yoga, this would be it! |
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Yoga for Partners $12.98 Union is the essence of yoga, and joining in postures with another person can deepen one’s understanding of the practice. An excellent tool for learning two-person yoga, Yoga for Partners features dozens of inspiring photos of the paired asanas. It teaches each partner how to synchronize their movements and breathing, bringing new lightness and enjoyment to any yoga practice. Following a brief introduction, 75 two-page spreads offer a full-page photo accompanied by positioning tips, a short commentary on the benefits of the posture, and advice on breathing techniques and proper focus. This stunning and stylish package, featured in a special lay-flat binding, offers a program that allows two yoga practitioners to strengthen their bodies and improve their technique together. |
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1001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom $8.49 1001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom Take Your Practice Beyond the Mat — This chunky richly colorful volume takes yoga beyond the mat to reveal classic yogic wisdom pertaining to the mind emotions spirit and of course the body. Drawing from such classical texts as the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads as well as modern Indian and Western teachers this treasure trove of yoga knowledge defines key terms and highlights important themes. Its also a helpful supplement to yoga classes offering asanas meditations… |
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The Language Of Yoga $19.48 Nicolai Bachman teaches you how to read and pronounce these sacred sounds with precision, and guides you through seven yoga chants with exact rhythm, tone, and pronunciation. This is an indispensable reference guide for any serious student of yoga."… should, without doubt, be in the yoga library of every teacher and serious student." – Yoga JournalThis program is comprehensive and draws from the 3 major lineages of T. Krishnamacarya (Iyengar, Jois, Desikachar). This covers the vast majority of asanas practiced in the West includes almost every common Sanskrit word related to yoga. Enjoy chants from each tradition along with other popular yoga chants. Learn with audio and visual components reinforce each other serves as a teaching guide and reference manual consists of a hard-over-spiral-bound book with 2 full audio CDs inside. Nicolai Bachman has accomplished a monumental task in producing Asana Names and the Language of Yoga. Effectively organized, clear, and breathtakingly comprehensive, Nicolai’s work is necessary for all yoga students who aspire to learn the Sanskrit sounds of yoga. |
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Iron Yoga $14.48 Bodysculpting meets yoga in this revolutionary workout from Ironman triathlete Anthony Carillo. Learn to combine yoga poses with upper-body work for super-fast results.Add more power to your yoga routine! Developed by Anthony Carillo when he was training for the "super bowl" of triathlons, the Ironman World Championship, the Iron Yoga method has quickly become one of the hottest fitness routines on the East Coast, and Carillo’s innovative approach has already been featured in Men’s Journal, Yoga, Fitness, Men’s Fitness, Elle, and on CNN.Iron Yoga’s novel full-body workout lets you reap the benefits of both yoga and weight training. While practicing over 25 of your favorite yoga asanas, you’ll incorporate light to moderate dumbbells to work the arms, shoulders, chest, back, and core. Every exercise for the upper body is performed slowly in conjunction with the rhythmic flow of yoga breath, which provides a superior burn. Throughout the book, 125 photographs clearly demonstrate the proper form for each pose. The result is a body shaping, toning, and sculpting routine that increases lean muscle mass, fires up the metabolism, assists with weight management goals, increases flexibility and range of motion, sharpens concentration skills, and enhances proper breathing techniques–calming the body and reducing stress and tension.You can’t find this completely original workout anywhere else. |
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The Beginner’s Guide to Yoga $12.98 This attractive book’s title notwithstanding, The Beginner’s Guide to Yoga can also be used profitably by intermediate practitioners and by those seeking a brush-up yoga course after being away from it for a lengthy period. The author presents illustrated instructions on achieving asanas (positions), and provides charts to help readers measure their progress on a week-by-week basis. He also gives guidelines for making adjustments in diet and lifestyle, which are necessary for the successful practice of yoga. Central to this book is a description of the full range of asanas, starting with positions for the beginner and progressing through intermediate to advanced stages. The author also discusses meditation, stressing that yoga without meditation is not really yoga. His final chapters touch on the philosophy of yoga in daily life and yoga’s ultimate purpose, which is to lead its practitioner toward transcendence and unity with the cosmic consciousness. More than 150 color photos. |
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Yoga Mimansa $30.48 1934. A journal of yoga published in Bombay. Illustrated with photographs. This book contains the July 1930, November 1930, July 1933, October 1933, and January 1934 numbers. Each issue contains scientific, semi-scientific, popular, and miscellaneous entries. Examples of content: Pressure experiments in Pranayama; A short course in yogic physical culture; CO2 elimination in Pranayama; Kapalabhati; Cultural and therapeutical advantages of Asanas, Alveolar air composition experiments; Maha-Mudra. |
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Yoga Chant $18.48 The journey of all yogas, in every tradition, leads us to a single destination: an open and loving heart connected to the Source. On Yoga Chant, instructor Shiva Rea and acclaimed world music artist Jai Uttal guide yoga lovers into a transformative "inner yoga" practice of the heart to experience: Chant (kirtan) ? India?s ecstatic sacred sound tradition for opening ourselves to love and devotion, Postures and Movements (asanas) in a flowing sequence to expand the chest and rib cage, and release the physical and emotional "armoring" of daily stress, and Meditation and Breathwork (pranayama) ? specific meditations and breathing cycles to nourish the heart center with prana (vital life energy). |
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Peace Love Yoga Ribbed Tank $28 The Ribbed Tank by Our Love Yoga is comfortable cotton long ribbed tank. Distressed Peace, Love and Yoga Text on front. |
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Yoga for Strength & Stamina $9.48 This book can be used independently as well as a companion to Yoga to Fight Fatigue. Once you have overcome fatigue, and want to raise your strength and stamina levels, this book will prove to be your best friend. Designed to give you a definite edge, these asanas were carefully chosen to help you develop the strength and flexibility to cope with routine stress. Just follow these practical, powerful asanas, and you’ll find yourself living a happier and fuller life! |
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Kids Octopus Yoga Mat $41 Yoga isn’t just for grownups anymore. Inspire and motivate children of all ages with a fun, unique Kids Yoga Mat design! 2 ft x 4 ft and 1/4″ THICK! |
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Kids Starfish Yoga Mat $41 Yoga isn’t just for grownups anymore. Inspire and motivate children of all ages with a fun, unique Kids Yoga Mat design! 2 ft x 4 ft and 1/4″ THICK! |
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Strength Yoga Pant $85 The Men’s Strength Yoga Pant by Beckons is organic cotton, basic knit yoga pant featuring an elastic waist, side-seam pockets and straight legs.93% Organic Cotton, 7% Lycra |
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Yoga on the Ball $14.98 Blends the ancient science of yoga with the unique training possibilities of the exercise ball to create an innovative and effective workout.• A unique combination of Hatha Yoga asanas and ball work that builds lean muscles while providing natural stress relief. • Includes a comprehensive workout adaptable to the needs of the beginner and those with a more advanced practice.Written by Certified Medical Exercise Specialist Carol Mitchell, Yoga on the Ball combines the science of yoga with the technology of the exercise ball to create a workout that can be tailored to all fitness levels. Moving through yoga postures while using the exercise ball is meditation in motion. It allows you to engage several muscle groups simultaneously to create a total body workout and to lose weight naturally as your metabolism increases with special breathing techniques. The exercise ball provides a soft and cushioning base for the strong stretches and graceful movements of the yoga exercises, and with only a slight roll of the ball, the deep stretches can be altered to target different areas of the muscles.The complete workout lets you choose between sculpting your muscles with cardiovascular and muscle-toning exercises or relaxing your body and mind with stretching and breathing exercises. Yoga on the Ball pairs breathing and movement to create a rejuvenating flow of energy that will realign your mind and body, leaving you feeling calm, strong, and centered. |
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Essential Yoga $15.48 From the author of the best-selling Yoga Deck comes Essential Yoga — the only hatha yoga book to offer this many poses (over 100), this many illustrations (over 180), and this many suggested sequences (over 50). Practical and interactive, it focuses on the poses themselves, providing clear, concise instructions and detailed illustrations for each, all in a lay-flat format that’s easy to refer to during yoga practice. It also includes six classic moving meditations (such as Sun Salutation and Camel Vinyasa), 10 beginner-to-advanced sessions, and 48 mini-sequences designed to build strength for specific activities or alleviate health problems. Essential Yoga combines physical poses (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayamas), and meditations (dhyanas) into a simple and complete reference guide for yoga practitioners of all levels. Along the way, author Olivia Miller provides guidance on proper technique and alignment; modifications for beginners or those with knee, neck, or back pain; suggestions for preventing injury; and ways to keep a regular practice interesting and active. For beginners as much as experts looking for one complete book that has it all, Essential Yoga is it. |