With over 425,000 copies sold, How to Use Yoga demystifies that art of yoga, making it accessible to everyone who would like to start to practice at home, safely and effectively. The first part, Towards Physical Well-Being, presents a selection of 41 postures and variants, which can be attempted by beginners of all ages. The following section, Towards Mental Peace, introduces simple techniques for breath awareness and control. The second part, A Ten-Week Course, presents a unique course for beginners of postures and preparatory breath control techniques, with a photographic catalogue for each week. The book also includes a section on postures helpful for common problems, such as headaches, stiffness, pain in the shoulders and backache.
• A practical yoga course, with step-by-step
photographic guidance, written by one of the leading
exponents of the Iyengar method of yoga
• Practice yoga safely with postures specially chosen
for beginners, that work on all the body systems
• Over 450 colour photographs complement an
authorative text to form a remarkable course for
home learning or classwork
• A unique stretch-and-relax programme, designed
for home practice, with carefully planned postures in
stretching, relaxation and breath control
• Calm your mind, increase your concentration and
relieve stress – learn how to tone the muscles, acquire
suppleness, stimulate the circulation and improve
overall health
• Achieve health and fulfilment through the timeless
practical philosophy of the Iyengar method of yoga