Product Description

This comprehensive illustrated guide covers everything you need to know about yoga, whether you're just starting out or have been practising for years. Stella Weller explains the philosophy behind yoga in a practical, down-to-earth way and tells you everything you need to know to get started: when and where to practise; how to warm up and cool down; how to practise during pregnancy; the importance of breathing. In addition, the book includes over 50 postures, each of them fully illustrated, with clear, step-by-step instructions. A 68 page section on yoga for good health includes an A-Z reference chart that will tell you exactly which postures you should use to treat over 80 specific ailments, from acne to wrinkles.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #139528 in Books
• Published on: 2001-05-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

From the Publisher
This comprehensive illustrated guide covers everything you need to know about yoga, whether you're just starting out or have been practising for years. Stella Weller explains the philosophy behind yoga in a practical, down-to-earth way, and tells you everything you need to know to get started:
• When and where to practise
• How to warm up and cool down
• How to practise during pregnancy
• The importance of breathing

About the Author
Stella Weller is author of Yoga Therapy; The Yoga Back Book; Yoga for Long Life; Yoga for Children; The Breath Book. She trained as a registered nurse and lives in Canada. Her books are known for their simple approach and strong health advice.

Customer Reviews

Great Book!!
I was really pleased with this book. It is well laid out and perfect for beginners as it explains yoga in an easy and uncomplicated way. It is fresh and inviting to read with very clear colour photographs. Beginners will find this book a joy to read as well as those who already know a bit about yoga. The book is divided up into several well thought out sections each one detailing a different aspect of yoga, including a section for pregnant women and a section at the end describing which poses to do to counteract various ailments. The only thing I would say here is that there is no explanation of why each of the selected poses benefit the particular ailment it is recommended for. However, the book in general is very good- sensible and helpful and is definately one of the better ones that I have come across.