Yoga: Mastering the Basics (Paperback)

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"...if you have felt frustrated and confused in your search for the simplicity and serenity of basic yoga, look no further." -- Rudolph Ballentine, M.D., author of Radical Healing and Diet and Nutrition

"I love the simple clarity of Yoga: Mastering the Basics! There is much here for yoga practitioners of all levels" -- Donna Farhi, author of The Breathing Book

"The most beautiful and inviting new yoga book to come along in the last serveral years..." -- Yoga Journal

Product Description

This book is a comprehensive guide to all the elements of yoga practice, including practical advice on postures, breathing, relaxation, meditation, and the fundamental philosophy of yoga. Exquisitely designed with more than 400 dramatic photographs, it includes two illustrated posture sequences, chapters on Pranayama, and a systematic guide to deep relaxation and meditation. All of life is a spiritual journey. Yoga: Mastering the Basics is an invaluable guide to this journey that will serve you through many years of practice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press (January 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089389155X
• ISBN-13: 978-0893891558
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,593 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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127 of 128 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best yoga books I've seen, October 6, 2000

By	"deanna1965" (Hoffman Estates, IL United States) - See all my reviews

As a beginning yoga student, I've consulted several books to support my practice and this is one of the best I've found. This book is slightly oversized and printed on thick, glossy paper so it feels really nice to use. The photos, drawings and text are clear and concise and the photos show modifications for different abilities. The book features two asana sequences and chapters on pranayama, relaxation and meditation. The chapter that sets this book apart has sections on problem areas such as hips, hamstrings, abdomen and back. The chapter shows you which poses in the asana sequences help in these areas and then shows additional poses. This is the only book I would recommend to the yoga beginner.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal introductory "how to" guide for the novice., January 4, 2001

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

All elements of yoga practice both spiritual and physical are brought to play in a title packed with black and white photos illustrating techniques and positions. From technical discussions of muscles used in these positions to step-by-step directions, Yoga: Mastering the Basics is packed with clear information any beginner will appreciate.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent underrated book!, March 1, 2007

By	Patrick D. Goonan "www.meaningful-life.us" (Pleasanton, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent and thorough introduction to yoga including the philosophical foundation and context for a meaningful practice. It has a great progressive program and provides a complete and comprehensive rationale for following it. It is well-organized, contains a lot of material, is very readable and very accessible to anyone. It is also printed on very quality paper, has excellent illustrations and is quite a bargain at this price. Highly recommeneded by this reviewer and I see a lot of yoga books!