An illustrated, easy-to-follow guide to astanga vinyasa yoga that provides step-by-step instructions for mastering all the essential postures.

• Stand Power Yoga For Beginners at eye level or beside your yoga mat
• Turn to the start of the program and follow the colorful step-by-step photographs and clearly captioned text
• All postures are covered on a single page, so there's no need to break a pose in order to complete a sequence
• Flip the page to begin the next pose
• Offers practical advice for beginning astanga vinyasa yoga, including ten-, twenty-, and thirty-minute sequences if time is limited.

For those who want a more dynamic workout than traditional yoga, power yoga, also known as "astanga yoga, " provides a more physically demanding, high-energy workout. The postures in this book, will help build strength, stamina, and flexibility, while at the same time providing traditional yoga's mental and stress-reducing benefits.

Featuring step-by-step instructional photos and a unique hands-free design, this colorful guide is a complete introduction to power yoga, with core exercises that can be done at home. Each exercise is accompanied by information on its purpose, the correct technique, and how to customize the movement if you suffer from weak or swollen joints.

Liz Lark is an experienced yoga teacher who has studied in India and Thailand. She conducts workshops internationally and lives in London, England.