Hatha Yoga: The Body's Path to Balance, Focus, and Strength [Paperback]

Ulrica Norberg (Author), Andreas Lundberg (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 17, 2008

A beautiful and comprehensive exploration of the Western world's most popular form of yoga.

For the 16.5 million yoga practitioners in America, Swedish yoga instructor Ulrica Norberg's fresh look at Hatha yoga ("the way of the body") will be a perfect entrée to the art of exercising to produce a strong mind and a harmonious soul. Focusing on pacing, not perfection, Norberg explains proper breathing and asanas, poses developed to increase consciousness, relaxation, strength, and concentration. Throughout, she maintains a thoughtful balance between philosophy and instruction, and offers step-by-step directions and wisdom for personal and communal well-being. Lavishly illustrated with gorgeous full-color photographs, Hatha Yoga is sure to inspire beginning and advanced yoga practitioners alike. 100 color photographs

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About the Author

Ulrica Norberg is one of Sweden's most popular yoga teachers. She has practiced yoga for many years and is also a freelance journalist, script writer, and consultant for training and personal growth.

Andreas Lundberg is a freelance photographer working in Sweden.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (April 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602392188
• ISBN-13: 978-1602392182
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,145,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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