With over 425,000 copies sold, How to Use Yoga demystifies that art of
yoga, making it accessible to everyone who would like to start to
practice at home, safely and effectively. The first part, Towards
Physical Well-Being, presents a selection of 41 postures and variants,
which can be attempted by beginners of all ages. The following section,
Towards Mental Peace, introduces simple techniques for breath awareness
and control. The second part, A Ten-Week Course, presents a unique
course for beginners of postures and preparatory breath control
techniques, with a photographic catalogue for each week. The book also
includes a section on postures helpful for common problems, such as
headaches, stiffness, pain in the shoulders and backache. - A practical
yoga course, with step-by-stepphotographic guidance, written by one of
the leadingexponents of the Iyengar method of yoga - Practice yoga
safely with postures specially chosenfor beginners, that work on all the
body systems - Over 450 colour photographs complement anauthorative text
to form a remarkable course forhome learning or classwork - A unique
stretch-and-relax programme, designedfor home practice, with carefully
planned postures instretching, relaxation and breath control - Calm your
mind, increase your concentration andrelieve stress - learn how to tone
the muscles, acquiresuppleness, stimulate the circulation and
improveoverall health - Achieve health and fulfilment through the
timelesspractical philosophy of the Iyengar method of yoga
