Yoga Basics - (Tuttle Health & Fitness Basic) by C Alexander Simpkins & Annellen M Simpkins (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Do you want to learn yoga, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the unfamiliar terms used to describe the challenging postures? Whether you're just getting started, or you've already been training for a year or two, this book offers an introduction to helping you feel confident and be successful.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>With this yoga guide, you can delve into a sport as good for your mind as it is for your body--and become a part of the vast (and continually growing) yoga community in the US and beyond.</b> <p/>Dating back to the 11th century Vedic Indian tradition, the practice of yoga didn't gain prominence in the Western world until the 20th century. Fast forward to the present day, and yoga communities are huge--and still showing steady growth. Yoga is as good for the mind as it is for the body, and its benefits include flexibility, weight loss, stress reduction, pain relief, and spiritual growth. <p/>This yoga book for beginners covers the origins of yoga including its philosophy, history, and the various styles of yoga schools as they apply to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. <p/>The Simpkins, neuroscience professionals with over 40 years teaching experience, address the curiosities and concerns of the beginning student, such as: <ul><li> Where do I begin?</li><li> How do I find a teacher?</li><li> How do I prepare for my first class?</li><li> What do the unfamiliar terms mean?</li><li> And much, much more</li></ul><i>Yoga Basics</i> focuses on the yoga essentials of breathing, balance, and the yoga poses themselves. Meditation and relaxation techniques are also discussed to complement your yoga exercises or yoga workouts. This accessible and comprehensive introduction is everything you need to learn yoga with confidence and success.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>...This book gives an introduction to yoga and its history as well as poses, routines and information about meditation...perfect for beginners who are ready to learn more about yoga and get started. <b> -- <i>Crafty Moms Share</i> blog</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>C. Alexander Simpkins, PhD</b>, and <b>Annellen M. Simpkins, PhD</b>, are psychologists specializing in meditation, hypnotherapy, and neuroscience. The Simpkins studied at the Integral Yoga Institute in New York City in the early 1970's and have since incorporated those principles and practices into the martial arts they have been teaching for over 40 years. They are authors of 28 books on Eastern philosophy, martial arts, psychology, hypnosis, and meditation, including yoga meditation. They practice and teach their own martial art, Tae Chun Do, combining meditation with movement.
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