Essential Yoga: An Illustrated Guide to Over 100 Yoga Poses and Meditations

Name: Essential Yoga: An Illustrated Guide to Over 100 Yoga Poses and Meditations
Price: 17.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (121 reviews)
Author: Olivia H. Miller

by Olivia H. Miller

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4.4 (121)

4.4 stars from 121 reviews

240 pages~4 hr readPublished by Chronicle Books LLCPublished 2004-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're new to yoga and want a single book that covers poses, breathing, and meditation without overwhelming jargon.
You practise regularly but keep forgetting proper alignment and want clear visual references you can trust.
You have a specific goal, whether that's building strength for running, managing back pain, or just keeping your practice fresh with new sequences.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a philosophy-heavy exploration of yoga's spiritual roots or traditional Sanskrit teachings.
You prefer video instruction over still images and written descriptions.
You want a book that goes deep into one specific yoga style rather than offering a broad, practical overview.

About this book

Essential Yoga is a comprehensive hatha yoga guide featuring over 100 poses with more than 180 illustrations. The book includes over 50 suggested sequences, six classic moving meditations (including Sun Salutation and Camel Vinyasa), ten beginner-to-advanced sessions, and 48 mini-sequences targeting specific activities or health concerns. Each pose includes clear instructions and detailed illustrations. The book combines physical poses (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayamas), and meditations (dhyanas) into a reference guide for practitioners of all levels. Olivia H. Miller provides guidance on proper technique and alignment, modifications for beginners and those with knee, neck, or back pain, injury prevention strategies, and ways to maintain an engaging regular practice.

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Currently 4.4★ from 121 reviews

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