Yoga Consciousness in Ancient Mystery Religions" provides a fascinating new perspective on some traditional fairy tales that we all thought we knew. We are taught from an early age that these stories can give us useful guidance for life even if they seem obscure. Tony Butcher shows us how to unravel the meanings drawing on the ancient teachings of the mystery schools & in particular the teaching of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The first section of the book takes us through the philosophy behind it all originating in the writings of Thoth (also known as Hermes) upon which ancient Egyptian teaching was based. Transcendence various states of consciousness & the Yoga Sutras all pave the way towards enlightenment & freedom from the bonds of the material earthly world. The second section illuminates ten well-known fairy tales viewing them as coded messages laid down for the wisdom on life. In describing some of the mystic symbolism used the author sheds new light on what folklore has to say to us. Far from being quaint tales from the past these stories are as relevant today as they have ever been." ...

A bumper volume of yoga postures practices & programmes to improve both your body & mind. Yoga for a New You" offers you yoga for every mood with four themed sections: Relaxed Energetic Young & Confident. Each section

Includes:: 25 detailed yoga postures with full colour photographs & step-by-step pointers as well as seven yoga sequence programmes to bring health & balance to your life. Advice on breathing practices relaxation meditation & lifestyle guidance help you stay physically fit mentally alert & to feel more positive about life. " Yoga for a New You" is the only yoga guide you'll need. It was previously published as the " Yoga for Living" series."

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Help your kids de-stress find inner peace & get healthy! Yoga for Children will encourage your child to step onto the mat & learn about yoga with an attentive at-home instructor--you! Whether you've taken a few classes or are new to the practice this book will show you how to use yoga to enhance your child's awareness strength & concentration. Inside you'll find more than 100 yoga poses meditations & activities that are not only easy to demonstrate but simple enough for children between the ages of two & twelve to understand & replicate. Author & children's yoga expert Lisa Flynn will also reveal how to take your sessions to the next level with tips for building fun & powerful sequences your child will love. Complete with step-by-step photographs instructional scripts & posture modifications Yoga for Children will help you teach your child to be more resilient confident & calm--one yoga practice at a time. ...

The long-awaited update of the trusted yoga book A decade since its initial publication Yoga For Dummies 2nd Edition has been updated & revised to include coverage of the newest concepts & practices that have emerged in the yoga community over the past ten years. Still maintaining its emphasis on safe approaches to the physical practice of yoga Yoga For Dummies 2nd Edition breaks down the concepts & poses making yoga easy-to-understand & easy-to-apply for everyone. Yoga has been bringing health & peace of mind to millions of people for five millennia-and it can do the same for you. Turn to Yoga For Dummies 2nd Edition to find out how to unlock your body's extraordinary potential while strengthening your mind as well. Focuses on Hatha Yoga which works primarily with the body through postures breathing exercises & other techniques Specialized yoga instructions for all ages as well as partner yoga Practicing yoga during pregnancy as well as yoga relief for women in mid-life Using restorative yoga & yoga therapy to combat chronic aches & pains Whether you're a beginner or a yoga guru Yoga For Dummies 2nd Edition gives you the tips & techniques you need to experience the health benefits of yoga as part of a complete wellness & exercise program. ...

Proven research overseen by back pain experts & written by experienced qualified yoga teachers this book's yoga is gentle simple & effective. It contains pain relief poses yoga for your daily life core posture sequences for heading & back pain prevention & progressive sequences for extra strengthening & mobilising. ...

Maya Fiennes believes passionately that yoga can be enjoyed by everyone young & old. Her unique style of yoga & meditation for modern living is based on Kundalini yoga which works on inner energy centres (' Chakras') combining poses breathing chanting & meditation for a full mind-body workout. Both deeply enjoyable & uplifting it has made her one of the most in-demand yoga instructors in the world. Whether you're fit & flexible or haven't sat cross-legged since childhood Yoga for Real Life is an easy to use guide packed full of yoga advice & insights designed to give the reader the confidence to deal with life's everyday challenges
- & really make a positive change. From de-stressing & dealing with matters of the heart to unlocking creative potential & coping with children families & aging Yoga for Real Life is an indispensable guide sumptuously illustrated with the photographs by David Loftus
- Jamie Oliver's photographer
- to getting the most from your daily routine for the rest of your life.


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This complete illustrated practical guide that reflects some of the most important developments in modern yoga teaching including: the release of pent-up stress from busy lives the emphasis on physical comfort & safety (working within your own abilities rather than forcing yourself into demanding postures) & a holistic approach combining yoga with an appropriate lifestyle especially with regard to diet & meditation. More than 200 step-by-step colour photographs take you through the essential asanas (postures) & sequences accompanied by clear & simple explanations. Special boxes" suggest how beginners can adapt the classic postures to make them easier to perform
- while more experienced students are shown how to progress to more challenging asanas as they build up their skills. Whatever your level of fitness & flexibility " Yoga for You" is designed to meet your needs. 'A great mini bible for those in the first years of practising yoga'
- " The Times"."

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A new edition of this in-depth guide to yoga based on Swami Vishnu-Devanandas five yoga principles. Develop your mental & physical potential nourish yourself with simple wholesome food & begin to take control of the stresses & tensions of everyday living by following Swami Vishnu-Devanandas five yoga principles: exercise breathing relaxation diet & meditation. All the yoga essentials are covered in simple easy-to-follow step-by-steps: from the Sun Salutation & 12 basic asana to diet & meditation techniques. For yoga enthusiasts whatever their age or fitness level (Content taken from the previous edition of Yoga Mind & Body")." ...

Focusing on creating a conscious union with the growing baby in utero this detailed guide introduces a practice of weekly meditations yoga & affirmations that reflect the developmental & physiological changes taking place both inside & outside the womb. The book enhances the experience of pregnancy & prepares mothers physically emotionally & spiritually for child birth & motherhood. Beginners to yoga as well as regular practitioners will learn unique approaches & proper techniques that initiate a healthful purposeful connection with the mother's own body & with their unborn child. ...

A sharply funny travelogue from a fantastic travel writer. Lucy Edge tells the story of her personal quest for serenity & yogic flexibility through the ashrams & gurus of India. After over a decade spent working & drinking too much in the world of advertising Lucy decided she had to leave town for an altogether more spiritual & well meaningful way of life
- & whilst she was at it she could acquire a newly lithe & supple body. Would she come home looking like Christy Turlington & pick up some Buddhist serenity on the way? Or did something much funnier interesting & complicated happen? Did she fall in love
- with a place & its people? A divine comedy of the Western obsession with life's deeper meaning a yogic experiment & a love letter to India this is a very funny book from a wonderful travel writer.

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