Richard Hittleman's Yoga: 28 Day Exercise Plan (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Today's exercises will provide a good indication as to how stiff, tight and tense you may have grown in many 'key' points of your body..." (more)
Key Phrases: All Fours, Hatha Yoga

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The continuing bestseller for maintaininig a healthy and relaxed body.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (September 6, 1969)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911104216
• ISBN-13: 978-0911104219
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #398,139 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have completely fallen in love with Yoga-, July 21, 1999

By	[e-mail] (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Richard Hittleman's Yoga: 28 Day Exercise Plan (Paperback)

About a month ago, I found this book in our bookcase at home. My mom had bought it years ago, after her doctor recommended it to her. It is the old version with beautiful photographs. Just yesterday, I finished the program after following it for the past 28 days. I'm a dancer, and so am pretty flexible, but I was amazed to find that I've become more flexible, and that my back, with which I've had trouble in the past, has become stronger, more flexible, and does not bother me any longer (I used to go to bed almost every night with an ache in my lower back). This book is amazing. The instructions are clear, concise, and easy to follow, as they are accompanied by photographs illustrating each part of the asanas. Richard has created a Yoga system which enables anyone to incorporate yoga in their lives. Each day, new asanas are learned, and more advanced positions of previous ones are suggested, allowing anyone to progress at their own pace. Each day's practice is followed by the "Thoughts for the Day," which discuss different aspects of everyday life, such as eating, sleep, stress, etc... and how yoga and yoga philosophy can help one better their lifestyle. This book has trully changed my life and the way I see it. I have become more in touch with my body and my mind. This book is exceptional. I cannot thank Richard Hittleman enough. Since I've started the program, I've been researching yoga, and reading everything on it I can get my hands on. If any of you out there have any recommendations for books, videos, equipment, web sites, anything having to do with yoga, and advice, I would love to hear from you. Thanks-

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, effective yoga, March 4, 2000

By	Linda J. Konrad (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I discovered this book in the early 80's. I had just started working in NYC and was stressed-out to the max. I soon developed blinding headaches as a result of rigid neck muscles. Then Hittleman came to the rescue. Within 2 weeks of faithfully follwing the exercise plan, the headaches were gone, and as long as I do these exercises, they stay away!

I have since tried other "brands" of hatha yoga, but I always come back to Hittleman. While other forms of yoga have flashier style (including Iyengar and "power" yoga) as well as celebrity endorsement, they always leave me worn out and frustrated. With the gentle Hittleman plan, I feel relaxed, stretched, and soothed.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Results... Just keep at it!, May 10, 2000

By	"eibhinn" (ON Broadway! - not really, In Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Richard Hittleman's Yoga: 28 Day Exercise Plan (Paperback)

If you keep at this program there are amazing results! Youlearn alot very quickly. I never seem to get all the way through theprogram, however. You have to be dedicated and do the postures every single day...

The only problems I have with the book are that there is not alot of emphasis on how to prevent injuries and exactly how to position yourself. I think some people who push themselves too hard could end up injuring themselves.

All that aside, there is alot packed into this little book, and if followed carefully, the program has absolutely amazing results.

This last bit has nothing to do with the book itself, but I include it because other reviewers wanted the information.

Where is Richard Hittleman these days? Sadly, Mr. Hittleman died of prostate cancer in 1991. The Yoga Universal Organization/Church that he founded continues on, however... In conclusion, I would enthousiasticly (sic?) recommend this book to anyone wishing to get into Yoga. Instead of the slick overproduced nature many contemporary exercise books have, Richard Hittleman's Yoga has an earthy honesty that you rarely see these days. (quite characteristic of early seventies hippyish non-fiction books!)

Good luck!