Description: As people search for inner peace amidst increasingly hectic lives, the practice of yoga continues to gain popularity. One of the world's oldest exercise/stress-management systems, yoga actually means to yoke, or to bring together, the various aspects of the self -- body, mind and spirit. The physical and mental benefits of yoga are truly astounding, but for many people the idea of yoga is intimidating. In fact, nothing could be easier than starting a yoga practice, and Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga is the perfect guide.

In the first section, yoga master Alan Finger offers a brief history of different types of yoga and how it is practiced in the West, including an explanation of the ISHTA yoga that he created and that is taught at Yoga Zone. Readers will learn about the benefits of yoga, accessible to everyone of all fitness levels, and about how to prepare for a practice with different breathing exercises. Next, he outlines two series of beginner postures, accompanying each pose with detailed instructions on how to achieve it, along with tips and variations. The exercises are fully illustrated with black and white photos and the text is instructional yet friendly, in the tradition of a Yoga Zone studio class. At the end, there's a special section on relaxation and meditation, because the emphasis of all yoga is on both the physical and the spiritual. Packed with personality and full of important information, Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga is the only book you'll need to begin this important journey.

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