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The Sivananda Companion to Yoga: A Complete Guide to the Physical Postures, Breathing Exercises, Diet, Relaxation and Meditation Techniques of Yoga Paperback – September 28, 1983

by Sivananda Yoga Center (Author), Swami Visnu Devananda (Foreword)

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The classic guide to yoga -- clear, comprehensive and superbly illustrated. Easy-to-follow instructions and authoritative teaching cover all aspects of this timeless discipline -- an inspiration for the beginner and expert alike.

* Develop a fit and beautiful body
* Keep youthful in every stage of life
* Eat wisely and well
* Breathe for life and vitality
* Improve your health
* Enjoy a troublefree pregnancy
* Banish stress and tension
* Increase your powers of concentration
* Experience peace of mind

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September 28, 1983
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fireside (September 28, 1983)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0671470884
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671470883
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.5 x 6.75 x 9.25 inches

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Incredible book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2023

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This book is pure gold. Don't hesitate, get it!

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Used book in very good shape

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 10, 2022

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I purchased this book as a replacement for one that I had before. Therefore I already new that I loved the book itself. I was very pleased with the condition of this used book. It also came in a timely maner.

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Nature Nut

Gorgeous book for yoga practitioners at all levels, newcomer to advanced

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 17, 2016

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This is a beautiful book, with gorgeous instructional photos and helpful drawings. This routine of poses will not intimidate beginners and will inspire advanced yoga practitioners. Each of these exercises show total newcomers how to start specific poses, mid-level practitioners how to progress through them and advanced users how to reach each asana's pinnacle. I learned yoga from this softcover book and my latest order of it is my third copy. They're well made but I've referred to each so often that the spine starts cracking and the pages I most refer to become dog-eared. I would like to see this book published with a spiral spine so the user can lay it open to the pages they're following. It should also stand up better in that format. I'd also like to see it made in a larger format. There is so much to take in and learn from that bigger pages will provide better spacing. And bigger photographs will only enhance their beauty. The book encompasses more than exercise routines. It also talks about the philosophy behind yoga, provides related information about the human body, offers breathing exercises and holds short sections on asanas for people passing through life's cycles -- ranging from children to pregnant women to less-abled seniors. However, people with special requirements should look elsewhere for a full yoga-exercise routine.

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Jenn Gaudio

Arrived as expected, a real blast from the past, otherwise fantastic.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 23, 2018

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I ordered this book for a class I had to take, but also for myself. The illustrations do a great job of showing how to maneuver in certain poses, where pictures alone would be confusing. The photos included take up 3/4 spreads and are stylistically appeasing. The book is certainly outdated, however, if you can ignore the 80s headbands, leotards with tights, and legwarmers, it is a great read. Actually, that style is back in now anyway. The information is phenomenal if your roughly a beginner like myself, and even goes into dietary options which was very helpful. Honestly, some of the information in here goes above and beyond what a google search could do, and really helps you learn what health benefits come with specific poses. It gives you the tools to help build and plan your own yoga routine, rather than a playlist on youtube that doesn't explain why you do what you do. The only reason I am giving this book less than 5 stars is because it is a bit outdated, and that alone may not appeal to some. Seller and shipping, however, was perfect as expected.

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Mrs. Langers

great buy

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 24, 2005

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To my mind Sivananda is the perfect type of yoga-- just the right mix of spirituality, workout, stretching and relaxation all in one. I always feel fantastic afterwards! So when I moved and couldn't find a class in my area, I really missed it. Tried Ashtanga--too many pushups! Iyengar...so much time on alignment and never broke a sweat! Gym yoga class...how do they even call this yoga? So I got this book, and it basically took me right back to the classes I used to take at the Sivananda center on 24th St., minus the chanting and a few of the variations. I use it all the time. The poses are explained well, especially if you have practiced them in a class before, with lots of diagrams and pictures and they include plenty of variations. The quick reference chart is great to remind you what order things go in or if you just want a quick half-hour session. Also good advice on diet and meditation and yoga in general. Definitely worth it for me...it's one exercise book I actually use!

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Joe

Boring. Needs to be re-published in a nicer format.

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It has a lot of information which I like, but the book has old 70's type graphics and writing. This book should be re-published with a better, up to date layout. I just found it hard to read and gave up after a few chapters pain to my eyes.

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The Shadow Knows

Great pictures and presentation

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 11, 2021

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It’s good to have for enthusiasts of every skill level

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Alvin A. Holder

It is a must read. It is very important book for the required course at Old Dominion University.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 14, 2020

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This book is reasonable in cost. It allowed the student who used it for her course to gain a grade A while maintaining a GPA of 3.8. It is a must read. It is very important book for the required course at Old Dominion University.

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Heather

This book lives up to its title

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 14, 2022

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This is the yoga book I use the most. The explanations for the poses are clear and thoughtful, as well as guiding you towards more demanding poses. Some yoga books can be very rigid in tone, which can be off-putting, but this book manages to strike a good balance between instruction and encouragement. It has a basic and a more advanced practice session chart which I've found invaluable in creating my own routines, as well as helping me to know where to include any new poses. No book can take the place of a class, but this one definitely enhances my home practice.

summergirl

Good yoga book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 12, 2011

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This book was recommended to me by my teacher, it was the first yoga book she had, years ago. She thought it would be good for me as it has suggested sequences you can work through, starting off with a few postures and working up to spending longer on your practice.

I really like the illustrations and the wording is also straightforward and easy to understand. It's a very comprehensive book for people new to yoga, explaining the importance of breathing, diet etc, stressing the importance of the foundations of yoga. If you are only interested in the physical side of yoga, then you can take what you want from the book.

Sivananda yoga recommends starting a yoga practice with relaxation, then breathing and then warming up with sun salutations, followed by other postures. I've found this very helpful and the best way to shape yoga practice.

I'd recommend this book to anyone interested in yoga who wants a complete picture of yoga and who would like to have a sequence of exercises to follow.

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Maureen Ferrara

... book from my Yoga teacher and found it so useful that I decided to buy a copy to keep

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 4, 2015

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I borrowed this book from my Yoga teacher and found it so useful that I decided to buy a copy to keep.
The introduction to Yoga is simple and the exercise programmes are well illustrated so you really can
practise at home on your own.

LS

very good book, plenty of ideas for building your own ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 22, 2014

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very good book, plenty of ideas for building your own routine, pushing yourself harder or just working on certain areas of your body.

A reader

A great resource

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 6, 2017

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There is so much to learn in this book. I can see myself using it for years to come!