Pertaining to Antonio's backbend above, B.K.S. Iyengar commented: “This pose
should be like a bow, replace the picture.” We refer you to B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga—
The Path to Holistic Health (2001), page 14 for an exquisite and precise Upwards
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Author: Dr. Tommijean Thomas
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 9781462843657
Category: Self-Help
Page: 563
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Teaching and information topics include: a concise overview of the many aspects of yoga a vast amount of computer drawn illustrations and more than 500 photographs depicting the yoga postures a self-study guide to the yoga poses including seventy basic foundation postures with descriptions, techniques, and benefi ts in detail fi fteen original series (sequence/routines) of postures with different purposes and themes to carry the practitioner through a diverse personal practice fi ve variations of the well known aerobic Sun Salutations a discussion of how to perform and understand the physical postures, rhythmic controlled breathing, meditation, relaxation, postural alignment, stress management, and philosophy common questions typically asked by yoga students with related answers a brief treatise of beginning basics in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology eight well-known and simple mantras (chants) an artful collection of photos demonstrating postures beyond beginning level is presented. This is a must-have book for yoga practitioners, teachers, studio owners, health providers, college classes, and business settings as it confi rms the benefi ts and effects of Iyengar-style yoga practice.