The Essentials of Yoga or Great Shape

The Essentials of Yoga

Author: Ila Sarley

Breathing techniques that increase energy and reduce stress
Easy-to-follow programs for flexibility and total body fitness
Expert advice on making  yoga an integral part of  your lifestyle

The Omega Institute, the nation's largest holistic education and retreat center, has helped tens of thousands of people in their search for well-being, personal growth, and spiritual development through its world-renowned workshops and retreats. Now the experts at the Omega Institute share their wisdom with you in a unique series of books that provide the guidance, the inspiration, and the skills you need to bring increased meaning and vitality into your life. . . .

More than six million Americans have chosen yoga as the energizing, empowering way to relax both body and mind. Whether its practice involves a gentle flow of postures or a more physically demanding regimen, yoga has never been more popular . . . as an individualized fitness program, a stress reliever, and a transformational tool. The Essentials of Yoga draws upon the collected wisdom of two of the foremost experts from the Omega Institute to open the door to this calming yet profoundly rejuvenating discipline.

Providing step-by-step guidance and warm inspiration, it shows you:

How to choose the right type of yoga for your age, for your physical condition, and for your spiritual well-being
Powerful breathing techniques that enhance the vital connection between your body, your spiritual energy, and your health
The yogic positions that leave you serene yet invigorated . . . energized yet free of stress
How to successfully take the principles you have learned offthe mat and into the real world!


Don't miss these other outstanding Omega Institute Mind, Body, Spirit books:

Vitality and Wellness
Writing Your Authentic Self

And coming soon . . .

Contemplative Living
The Power of Ritual
Bodywork Basics

See also: Enciclopedia Del Vino or Nashvilles Lower Broad

Great Shape: The First Fitness Guide For Large Women

Author: Pat Lyons

“Healthy people come in all sizes and shapes. Regular participation in moderate intensity physical activity makes important contributions to health and well-being whether you are tall or short, skinny or fat, or young or old. We should focus on eating a healthful diet and being physically active every day, and not worry quite so much about the numbers of a scale.—Steven Blair, Ph.D., Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research

Emphasizes the pleasure and enjoyment of an active, healthy life, rather than concentrating on losing weight

Describes walking, dancing, swimming, bicycling, aerobic activity, and includes valuable safety tips

Boosts self-esteem and restores self-confidence