Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit: A Return to Wholeness

A renowned yoga instructor outlines the seven movement principles that underlie all human motion and provides exercises to help readers understand and achieve all yoga postures. She also discusses the ten ethical precepts that are the foundation of all yoga teachings. 240 2-color photos and illustrations.

The first book to unify all yoga styles and bring the understanding of yoga's mind-body connection clearly into the mainstream. In this comprehensive guide, Donna Farhi, the internationally renowned yoga instructor and author of The Breathing Book, brings her holistic approach to this centuries-old Eastern practice. Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit is the first book to present the vital essence of hatha yoga from a perspective that will enable Westerners to experience authentic yoga practice directly. Providing detailed instructions, practice tips, and inspiration for students at all levels, Donna Farhi works with universal movement principles that may be applied to all styles of yoga, including ashtanga, Iyengar, Kripalu, and viniyoga. At the heart of this book are seventy-five fully illustrated asanas, or postures, with descriptions of their executions and benefits. On every page Farhi's teaching gifts are evident, and through clear, easy-to-follow explanations you'll discover xthe core movement principles that underlie all yoga practice xthe philosophical precepts that are the foundation of a balanced life xthe postures arranged into related groups--including standing postures, sitting postures, arm balances, and breathing practices--for quick and easy reference xhome practice sessions outlined for the beginning and advanced student Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit is a practical, inspirational guide that will give you the tools to expand your yoga beyond the mechanics of physical exercise to an enriching and complete life practice.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [270]-271).

Living principles — The seven moving principles — The standing postures — The sitting postures: forward bends and twists — The back bends — Arm balances and upside-down poses — Restorative postures and breathing practices — Putting it all together.