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Jan Van Baarle Chakras -- Laminated Folded A4: Their
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Westland Publications Limited Yoga for Sports A Journey Towards Health and
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Independently Published Qigong des 5 couleurs: Gemmes - Mudras -
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£8.84
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Yoga for Women
Book SynopsisRestore vitality, reduce stress, and get your mojo back with yoga tailored to the female body.Discover how yoga can provide health benefits specifically for your female body, whatever your stage of life. Women are more prone to asthma, thyroid disease, and osteoporosis, and can use yoga to mitigate against such health threats.You may be pregnant or a new mother, balancing family commitments, or feel exhausted all the time - Yoga for Women has ideal programmes to help you find renewed energy and inner calm. Discover how certain asanas can build bone strength or a healthy respiratory system, relieve stress and boost energy, improve your sex life, provide gentle exercise during pregnancy, or alleviate pain or the symptoms of menopause. Start with the basics, including simple warm-ups and poses that will enhance your well-being. Then explore sequences that help you to guard against female health issues and meet the challenges that life presents. Yoga for Women is perfect for women at every stage of life.Trade Review"This simple guide to bringing calmness, flexibility and joy into your life will help reduce your risk of osteoporosis, thyroid disease and a multitude of other nasties, all by practicing this ancient art. It contains advice for every woman including new mums and those in the menopause." * Top Sante *
£12.74
Body & Mind Productions Mind Fitness Workout Program the Mind for Weight
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Yoga Publications Trust Asana, Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Yoga covers beginner, intermediate, and advanced asanas, including Pawanmuktasana, Vajrasana, Surya Namaskara, and more. It also includes yoga exercises for the eyes, relaxation, meditation, pranayama, bandha, mudra, shatkarma, and the psychic physiology of yoga, along with a therapeutic index and index of practices.
£23.74
Independent Publisher Key Muscles of Yoga: Your Guide to Functional
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Adams Media Corporation Yoga Journal Presents Restorative Yoga for Life
Book SynopsisRestorative yoga poses for healing your mind and body!Written by instructor Gail Boorstein Grossman, E-RYT 500, CYKT, and published in partnership with Yoga Journal, Restorative Yoga for Life teaches you how to practice restorative yoga--a form of yoga that focuses on physical and mental relaxation through poses aided by props. It''s a gentle yet empowering style that helps you de-stress and re-energize. While restorative yoga is beneficial for your entire body, Gail also shows you how to treat more than twenty ailments, such as headaches, digestive issues, and anxiety, through specific yoga poses and sequences. Guided by step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs, you will gently ease your way into inner calm and better health with powerful yoga sequences. Whether you''re having trouble sleeping, suffering from backaches, or just want to unwind after a busy day, you will find balance throughout your body, soul, and mind with RestorativeTrade Review"The book is easy to read, with a spacious layout and pleasant illustrations. The language is contemporary, casual, and conversational. Restorative Yoga for Life is recommended for people who want to experience...balance, relaxation and wellbeing." --New York Journal of Books
£15.29
Micmac Margins Brightening Our Inner Skies Yin and Yoga
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£21.86
On-Word Bound Books The Yamas Niyamas
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Independent Publisher Yoga Mat Companion 2: Hip Openers & Forward
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£26.09
Pinter & Martin Ltd. Nadi Sodhana: Yoga in the Tradition of Sri K.
Book SynopsisAṣṭāṅga Yoga is a system of practice and philosophy that has been shaped over several thousand years. Consistent practice is profoundly transformational: developing the body, evolves the mind and inviting access to our true nature. In his second book on the subject Petri Räisänen illustrates the Intermediate series positions, which are done to purify and strengthen the nervous system and energy channels throughout the body. The positions are presented both individually and as an integrated method of training, complete with clear pictures and detailed text. This inspirational guide acts as testament to the lineage of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga by including interviews with the Jois family: Śrī K. Pattabhi Jois, Pramaguru R. Sharath Jois and Saraswathi Jois. Nadi Sodhana is best suited for practitioners who have been practicing yoga consistently for several years; however, it offers a fascinating glimpse into a more advanced practice for all who wish to explore yoga beneath the surface.
£17.99
Henry Holt & Company Inc The Breathing Book Good Health and Vitality
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£17.09
Ashtanga Yoga Productions Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual
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£28.91
Heinz Krug Gehirnsoftware
£45.00
Meyer & Meyer Sport The Run Walk Runr Method Third Edition
Book SynopsisNew edition of bestseller, The Run Walk Run (R) Method, by running coach, Jeff Galloway. Jeff has helped hundreds of thousands of walkers and runners achieve their goal
£13.46
Chronicle Books Fitness Dice
Book SynopsisFor fitness lovers of all levels, this handy fitness dice set includes 7 wooden dice and an instructional booklet with 36 different exercises—offering a fun and effective way to get a full-body workout at home or on the go. Each die represents a different area of focus: lower body, upper body, chest and back, core, cardio, full body, and number of reps/time. Simply roll the dice to generate a workout sequence or to add variety to an existing routine. With thousands of possible combinations and options for making exercises easier or more challenging, Fitness Dice is guaranteed to keep workouts fresh and exciting. No props or equipment needed! INCLUDES: 7 wooden dice, an instructional booklet with explanations for 36 different exercises—at a lower price point than many other fitness products. GET A FULL-BODY WORKOUT AT HOME, NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY: Roll the dice for a unique fitness routine every time. You don’t need any weights, pr
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Art of Impossible A Peak Performance Primer
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Thoroughly grounded in science, writing of the biological systems that drive fear, anger, grief, lust, and other emotions, all of which can be turned to advantage. . . . [Kotler] offers . . . an entertaining, inspiring approach to life-hacking that begs to be implemented by the willing reader.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “The Art of Impossible is consistently fascinating. There aren’t many writers I would follow on an intellectual journey as ambitious as this to examine peak performance; fortunately, Steven Kotler is one of them.” — David Epstein, New York Times bestselling author of Range and The Sports Gene “This book is a tour de force of high performance. It’s an essential resource for those looking to align their curiosity, passion, and purpose to have not just a little more flow and creativity in their lives but to have a lot more flow and creativity. Want to learn how to take your innovation to seemingly impossible heights? Steven Kotler will teach you how.” — Scott Barry Kaufman, author of Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization “This book is quite literally impossible. I’ve been tracking Steven’s work for ten years now, and it’s impossible to overstate how important it is. It’s impossible that he cracked the code on breakthrough success, yet he has. It’s impossible to have turned extreme innovation from an art to a science, yet he has. It’s impossible that he put it all together in a book that’s impossible to put down, yet he has. Read it and go accomplish the impossible yourself.” — Salim Ismail, chairman of ExO Works, author of Exponential Organizations “The Art of Impossible is a must-read! Steven Kotler is one of a handful of people on the planet with a deep understanding of the frontiers of human performance. His ability to bring applied neuroscience and psychology to life through storytelling is world-class. This book is a treasure.” — Dr. Michael Gervais, high-performance psychologist “In The Art of Impossible, Steven Kotler has managed to articulate what many peak performers intuitively know but can’t explain: that there’s a formula for impossible. Kotler demystifies the mythic, breaking down that formula and giving readers exactly the tools they need to accomplish their dreams, no matter how big.” — Laird Hamilton, waterman, big-wave surfer
£19.80
Presentation Dynamics Inc Your Health A Corrective System of Exercising
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Presentation Dynamics Inc Pilates Evolution: The 21st Century
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Penguin Putnam Inc Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class: Revised and
Book SynopsisSweat, strain, laugh, and do more for your health, body, and general well-being than you even imagined possible as you take your beginning yoga class from Bikram. For more than twenty years, Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class has been among the preeminent and most beloved of all yoga guides-and now it has been revised and updated by Bikram, with virtually all-new photographs and an updated section on yoga's medical benefits.With nearly two hundred vivid instructional photographs, Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class is the perfect guidebook for any student of yoga, either advanced or beginner-a reference that makes Hatha yoga fun, easy, and completely understandable.Illustrated throughout with 160 black-and-white photographs by Biswanath Bisu Ghosh
£14.99
Sounds True Inc The Way of Virtue
Book SynopsisBeloved Qigong master Robert Peng returns with meditations to empower you to tap into the limitless wisdom contained in your body.Peace on earth mirrors peace within, says Robert Peng. Yet when we bring energies of disharmony into our liveslike stress, trauma, and discordthose energies take up residence in our bodies and minds. Feelings of isolation and disconnection, according to Peng, are manifestations of a divided mind. Fortunately, the answer for restoration is all around us in the form of life-giving Qi. With The Way of Virtue, this renowned teacher presents a hands-on guide to Qigong meditations designed to channel healing energy precisely where it's most neededand make room for the abundant virtues that naturally arise from a balanced body.Peng expertly describes the nature of the mind and guides you toward the awakening of Spirit, offering the opportunity to cultivate a consistent practice and invite profound changes in well-being. Through his
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Rodale Press Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness,
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B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Yogic Cure to Avoid Heart Surgery
Book SynopsisThis book elaborates an innovative life style intervention program to avoid heart surgery it comprises: yogic exercises, yoga asanas, Pranayam Preksha meditation, stress management and dietary regulation.
£9.45
Independent Publisher Yoga Mat Companion 1: Vinyasa Flow & Standing
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Independent Publisher Yoga Mat Companion 4: Arm Balances & Inversions
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd The Renaissance Diet 2.0: Your Scientific Guide
Book SynopsisThe Renaissance Diet 2.0 is not a fad. Instead, this hands-on guide presents a sports nutrition approach to eating for fat loss, muscle gain, and enhanced sport performance by incorporating current, comprehensive evidence which sets it apart from all the misinformation on nutrition available today. Beginning with a discussion on which parts of a diet determine results, the book delves into calorie intake, food quality, meal spacing and timing, and supplement use, rank-ordering them based on their relative contributions to diet so that readers can remain focused and avoid getting needlessly caught up in the minute details. Next the book further explores why and how calories matter; how much protein is enough; whether snacking is a good idea or if intermittent fasting is better. Each of these questions and more are answered, giving the reader the foundational knowledge to understand diet structure. Finally, readers will learn how to design their individual diets. They will be given step-by-step guidelines on how to modify their diets as their bodies adapt. Additional information about hunger management, diet psychology, long-term diet planning is provided—all to achieve the best results. Also included are special diet considerations for a vegan diet, training multiple times a day, competition day, endurance sports, and women at different life stages, as well as information on the most pervasive diet myths and why they are wrong. By using the knowledge and tools in this book, the reader is guaranteed to achieve any fat loss, muscle gain, or performance goal
£22.91
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Wu Qin Xi: Five-Animal Qigong Exercises
Book SynopsisQigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Wu Qin Xi: Five-Animal Qigong Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to a particular qigong exercise that imitates the movements of animals and birds.The book explores the development of the five-animal exercises from the work of Hua Tua, a leading physician of the Eastern Han Dynasty whose inspiration came from the observation of tigers, deer, bears, monkeys and birds. He came to the conclusion that wild creatures regularly performed certain exercises which can be replicated in order to build up the constitution and improve life skills. Each routine is described step-by-step, and is illustrated with photographs and key points. The authors also point out common mistakes and offer advice on how to correct these.Complemented by an appendix of acupuncture points and accompanied by online content, this book will be of interest to Qigong and Tai Chi practitioners at all levels, students of martial arts and anyone interested in Chinese culture.Trade ReviewIn this well-illustrated, succinct, and easy to read manual, these qigong exercises are described in clear language and simple step-by-step pictures of each form are provided in the proper sequences... You will not go wrong by adding this and the other books in these series to your martial arts or qigong library, and you will be pleasantly surprised in all that you will learn from doing so. -- Journal of Asian Martial ArtsTaken together, and done properly, the movements described here comprise a system of exercise that emphasizes grace and strength. Each focuses on a different part of the body to coordinate breathing patterns with movement; each exercise is easy to do and quiets the mind as well as stabilizes the body. Includes full illustrations, instructions and explanations, including the important reasons why these exercises should be conducted together rather than "cafeteria style." Safe for all age groups and very useful to those who practice Tai Chi and martial arts. -- Booknews.comWith these books the Chinese Health Qigong Association have come close to providing everyone with their own personal qiqong instructor. -- Tai Chi Finder LimitedIn the book, after introducing the history of wu qin xi, some of the characteristics of the animal movements are explained and some practice tips are given. Then, the book goes through a step-by-step description of each of the ten practices(two for each animal). After each practice, the key points are highlighted, common mistakes are given, how to correct them and the benefits of the practice is explained. -- Medical Qigong Education CentreIn this well-illustrated, succinct, and easy to read manual, these qigong exercises are described in clear language and simple step-by-step pictures of each form are provided in the proper sequences. Additional online content comes with the book that breaks down each movement in the sequences, shows common mistakes, and then provides an uninterrupted full Five-Animal Qigong workout... You will not go wrong by adding this and the other books in this series to your martial arts or qigong library, and you will be pleasantly surprised in all that you will learn from doing so. -- Journal of Asian Martial ArtsTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Origins and Development. 2. Characteristics. 3. Practice Tips. 4. Step-by-Step Descriptions of the Routines. Section 1. Hand Forms, Stances and Maintenance of Balance. Basic Hand Forms. Basic Stances. Maintenance of Balance. Section 2. The Exercises Ilustrated. Ready Position: Adjusting the Breath. Tiger Exercise. Deer Exercise. Bear Exercise. Monkey Exercise. Bird Exercise. Winding-Down Exercise to Convey Qi to Dantian. Appendix: Acupuncture Points Mentioned in This Book.
£18.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Intelligent Fitness: The Smart Way to Reboot Your
Book Synopsis‘Without Simon Waterson’s help and guidance, I literally wouldn’t have made it through fifteen years of playing James Bond ... It’s been an honour working with him.’ Daniel Craig_________________________‘Working with Simon is the nearest you get to actually being a superhero, in the sense you are at your absolute peak of physical health. That makes you feel incredibly robust in these challenging times.’ Benedict Cumberbatch_________________________Drawing on his vast experience as the elite trainer who transformed Daniel Craig’s physique for five James Bond films, along with countless other actors for blockbuster roles, Simon Waterson reveals how to enhance your energy, sleep and confidence with his intelligent approach to fitness.A former marine, and now the film industry’s most in-demand fitness trainer, Simon Waterson’s client list reads like a who’s who of A-list actors. He has transformed Daniel Craig into the formidable James Bond for five blockbuster films, shaped Chris Evans into superhero Captain America, trained Chris Pratt for Guardians of the Galaxy and prepared actors such as Thandiwe Newton and John Boyega for the most recent Star Wars films. During a time where people are understanding fitness and nutrition in a completely new way – eschewing quick fixes and yo-yo diets in favour of long term solutions – Simon shares his practical and highly accessible approach to reimagining your body and transforming your fitness. Simon encourages you to focus on training, recovery and nutrition to build on your performance, rather than aesthetic. This is a training manual for any age and any fitness level, packed with expert advice and achievable goals that will motivate you to reboot your body.Trade ReviewHe’s the kind of trainer that is a true partner, one who not only sets the appointment and counts the reps, but does the workout with you, motivating and challenging you, and engaging in the kind of conversations that leave you laughing and chatting for an hour after your session. -- Chris PrattSimon has a very strong philosophy, that aesthetic is a by-product of performance. This always made sense to me ... All the information he gives you is easy to understand and sustainable and it allowed me to reach my goals and each time surpass them. He gave me the confidence physically to carry off these roles. He’s also a great human and I love working with him. -- Luke EvansSimon is extremely rigorous and diligent: always prepared and punctual. He is unfailingly respectful, careful and kind. He knows when to work hard: he knows when to push a little further; to encourage you out of your comfort zone. He taught me so much. -- Tom HiddlestonSimon, working with you has always been a great pleasure. Not only are you the best trainer but you are also the funniest. You always make me laugh so much and, for the abs, there is nothing better! -- Léa SeydouxIf you had told me I’d be in the best shape of my life at forty-one, I would have said you were crazy. Simon was able to achieve that by not only changing my workout regimen, but by changing my entire mental approach to the whole process. From diet and cardio to heavy lifts and recovery treatments, Simon takes great care to push your body in incremental steps rather than vicious shifts in weight or appearance. -- John KrasinskiResults come not just from working hard, but from working smart. With Simon’s help, I’ve been able to sustain the highest level of health and fitness through several action movie franchises without injury or misery. I am one of countless others within the entertainment industry who trust him completely. It’s thrilling that Simon’s proven strategies will now be available to all. -- Bryce Dallas Howard
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Yoga for Speech-Language Development
Book SynopsisCombining years of experience as certified speech-language pathologists and as qualified yoga teachers, the authors of this pioneering book explain how yoga can be used to aid speech-language development in children up to age 12.The book includes a range of yoga-based exercises for improving pre-linguistic communication, vocabulary development and motor planning for speech. The text is enriched by illustrations of children in each yoga pose, so no prior experience of yoga is necessary to help children carry out each activity. The book also provides information on using this approach with children with neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities, including ADHD and autism.Trade ReviewThis wonderful, practical resource provides a much needed "union" between the practices of speech-language pathology and yoga. Whether it's a quick breathing exercise or yoga pose within a therapy session or a full classroom-based storybook yoga lesson, children are sure to progress in their speech, language, literacy, and pretend play development. -- Susan Hendler Lederer, PhD, CCC, Professor, Speech-Language Pathologist, Yogi, and Certified Children's Yoga InstructorThis wonderful, comprehensive map of speech and language development in children is a beautifully crafted guide with thoughtful, creative ideas and suggestions for using yoga to facilitate communication skills. An artful blend of science, experience and wisdom. I will recommend this inspiring book to my SLP students, to parents and caregivers, and to fellow yogis. -- Kathy Downing, MA, CCC, Speech-Language Pathologist; Lecturer, Queens College, City University of New York; Prana Yoga TeacherThis is a fantastic guide for parents wondering if yoga is right for their children. The authors explain key aspects of child development, and how to make yoga a fun, valuable experience. As a yogi and a mom who practices with my own kids, I am grateful for this "go to" resource. -- Courtney, yoga practitioner and mom of twoYoga for Speech-Language Development shatters the notion that yoga should be reserved as a "quiet time" activity in the early childhood classroom. This is a compelling look at the lyrical, whimsical and playful components of yogic principals and how they can provide the perfect arena for supporting reciprocal and engaging communication with the young child. -- Peggy Natale, Program Director, SteppingStone Day SchoolTable of ContentsDedication. Acknowledgements. Disclaimer. Part One: Introduction. 1. Yoga and its Relation to Speech-Language Development. 2. A Developmental Perspective on Language Acquisition. 3. Yoga for Different Stages of Speech-Language Development. Part Two: Yoga for Different Developmental Domains. 4. Yoga for Prelinguistic Communication. 5. Yoga for Breath Support. 6. Yoga for Motor Planning for Speech. 7. Yoga for Vocabulary and Linguistic Concepts. 8. Yoga for Symbolic Play. 9. Yoga for Emergent Literacy. Part Three: Appendix of Yoga Resources. References. Index.
£22.22
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Strength Training for Women
Book SynopsisAfraid of training with weights? Worried of putting on muscles? Think again. Strength training is for women.This book is the ultimate guide to toning up, burning fat and getting the body you want. It shows you why women should train with weights and why you should not be afraid of them. Dispelling the myth that weight training makes a woman bulky and unfeminine', the book shows that weights and resistance training methods could be the single most important element in your fitness regime. Packed with full-colour photos and descriptions of over 30 exercises, the book gives you advice on how to put together a resistance training programme as well as how to interchange exercises. Motivational, it also gives three 6-week workout programmes to achieve a stronger, fitter and firmer body.This is the ideal companion to get the best toned body you've always wanted. Strength training is for women.Trade ReviewDiscover how a little resistance training can go a long way * Top Santé Health & Beauty *Shows how to shape up without bulking up. * Woman & Home *Strength training tones all the key parts of your body, producing firmer muscles and pulling in problem areas – giving an all-round leaner physique. * Your Fitness *shows women why they should train with weights and not be afraid of the myth of bulking up * FitPro *Table of Contents1. Why weight? Your journey to a New You starts now! 2. Why women need resistance 3. The path to a great body requires resistance 4. Path to resistance 1 5. Path to resistance 2 6. Make it a HIT! 7. Resistance nutrition 8. Staying on course References
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Tijqun
Book SynopsisTàijíquán is one of the most popular martial arts in China today. It is practised both as a competitive sport and as an exercise to strengthen the mind and body. Tàijíquán is an easy-to-use, fully-illustrated guide to the historical background, practical application, underlying principles and techniques of Tàijíquán.Written by one of China''s most prominent teachers of Tàijíquán, this book is an excellent introduction to a martial art that improves balance, coordination, flexibility, muscle strength and cardiovascular health. Tàijíquán describes five forms in which Tàijíquán is practised today: the 81-Step Tàijíquán, the Simplified 24-Step Tàijíquán, the Competition 42-Step Tàijíquán, the Competition 42-Step Tàijí Sword, and the 32-Step Tàijí Sword.Each form is explained with instructive photographs, a numerical reference system for each exercise, and downloadable online content is also available, making it an excellent resource for students of martial arts, experienTrade ReviewIt is as a reference book which will serve you well for many years that I have given it a five star rating... it is a great book and much more useful than similar books I have seen before in terms of scope and clarity. -- Tai Chi Finder LimitedAll the students that train with Professor Li Deyin are touched by his brilliant coaching skills and his open friendship. -- Richard V. Watson, Longfei Taìjíquán Association of Great BritainTable of ContentsForeword. Chapter I: Taìjíquán in China Today. 1. A Popular Tradition 2. Taìjíquán Coaching Centers in Beijing 3. Government Support 4. International Host Chapter II: Four Generations of a Taìjíquán Family. 1. My Grandfather Li Yulin 2. My Uncle Li Tianji 3. My Taìjíquán Career Chapter III: Essentials of Taìjíquán. 1. Origins and Development 2. Meaning of the Name 3. Taìjíquán and the Martial Arts 4. "Treatise on Taìjíquán" and "Song of the 13 Methods" 5. Health Benefits Chapter IV: Taìjíquán Training. 1. Key Points 2. Stages of Practice 3. Tips for Beginners Chapter V: 81-Step Yang-Style Taìjíquán. 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 81-Step Yang-style Taìjíquán 3. Movements and Illustrations of Yang-style Taìjíquán Chapter VI: 24-Step Taìjíquán. 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 24-Step Taìjíquán 3. Movements and Illustrations of 24-Step Taìjíquán Chapter VII: 42-Step Taìjíquán. 1. Introduction 2. Technical Elements of 42-Step Taìjíquán 3. Names of the Movements of 42-Step Taìjíquán 4. Movements and Illustrations of 42-Step Taìjíquán Chapter VIII: 42-Step Taìjí Sword. 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 42-Step Taìjí Sword 3. Movements and Illustrations of 42-Step Taìjí Sword Chapter IX: 32-Step Taìjí Sword. 1. Introduction 2. Names of the Movements of 32-Step Taìjí Sword 3. Movements and Illustrations of 32-Step Taìjí Sword Chapter X: Why Study Taìjíquán? A Global Perspective. Appendices: I. Note on Language II. Contact Information III. Books in English by Li Deyn's Uncle, Li Tianji
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Bihar School of Yoga Swara Yoga: The Tantric Science of Brain
Book SynopsisSwara Yoga focuses on the subtle influence of breathing on consciousness, aiming to awaken human potential. It parallels Taoism in emphasizing breath meditation for spiritual purification and ascension. Swara Yoga benefits believers and non-believers alike, leading to total awakening of the being.
£14.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Jiangan - The Chinese Health Wand
Book SynopsisLong before Tai Chi and Qigong became household names in the West, an American sailor visiting Shanghai discovered a gentle Chinese exercise called Jiangan - The Chinese Health Wand. This exercise system is simple yet potent and involves the manipulation of a lightweight pole traditionally made of bamboo.Jiangan co-ordinates slow diaphragmatic breathing with graduated stretching and strengthening exercises to promote circulation and stimulate the cardiovascular system. This book offers a concise practical guide to Jiangan exercises, providing detailed instructions and illustrations while also exploring the Chinese philosophy behind the art. Although a gentle and meditative form of exercise, the book shows that Jiangan has the muscle-toning and weight-loss potential of more robust gym workouts and is an ideal daily exercise routine or warm-up for a range of sports and martial arts classes.This book will be a valuable resource for teachers and students of Tai Chi and Qigong, as well as anyone looking for a simple and effective way to improve health and fitness using Eastern health arts.Trade ReviewUsing a personable, reader-friendly style backed up by clear figures and illustrations, he communicates the materials effectively enough that one can begin practicing jingan merely by reading the book. That's quite an accomplishment!... This information should prove useful for students and teachers of the Chinese martial arts as well as most anyone interested in healthful, low-impact exercises. -- Foreword MagazineIt is always refreshing to deal with a different and unusual approach to Chinese hygienic exercise. Michael's knowledge of and skill in the mysteries of Chinese Health Wand make him unique in the Tai Chi community. His publishers are to be congratulated in making this rare material available to the public. I wish the book every success. -- Dan Docherty, Chairman of the Tai Chi Union for Great BritainWe have more and more need in these frenetic times for the wisdom of Chinese medicine. Michael shows very clearly how Jiangan exercises can be used to benefit ourselves. I regularly see, in my own practice, how people's health and vitality can be transformed by following such exercise regimes. I can wholeheartedly recommend this book for those who want to become more healthy and for those who want to maintain their health. -- Dr Stephen Gascoigne, medical doctor, acupuncturist, herbalist, UK and IrelandTable of Contents1. Discovering the "Chinese Wand Exercises" (Jiangan). 2. History. 3. The Gan Itself. 4. Philosophy. 5. Methodology. 6. Questions and Answers. 7. The 17 Exercises Routine. 8. Variations and Advanced Exercises. 9. Health Benefits. 10. Guide to Practice.
£17.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Body for Life Success Journal
Book SynopsisA 12-week journal to help you meet your Body for Life goals with before and after success stories and pictures to accompany Body for Life.
£15.29
Better Movement A Guide to Better Movement The Science and Practice of Moving With More Skill And Less Pain
£17.05
Fairwater Press Stress Proof Your Body
£12.60
Wildside Press TaiChi Chuan
£11.39
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. Yoga Beyond the Mat
Book SynopsisWhile many people engage in asana, or posture practice, yoga's true magic lies in its spiritual and psychological transformation.Yoga Beyond the Mat shows you how to develop a personal, holistic yoga lifestyle so you can achieve lasting and permanent transformation.Through ritual, Eastern meditation techniques, journaling, and other spiritual practices, this book provides techniques for allowing the ego to rest, giving modern day yogis what they have been missing-the realization of personal bliss.
£15.29
Yinsights Yin Sights
Book SynopsisWhy practice yoga or Yin Yoga in particular? YinSights has the answers. In the book Clark explores the benefits of yoga, as viewed by both the Eastern and Western worlds and relates how it affects the body and mind. Although more and more students are embracing the Yin-side of yoga, Yin Yoga is still relatively unknown. Filling a void in yoga literature, this book serves as a practical guide for students interested in understanding Yin Yoga.
£23.74
Kaivalya Publications Pranayama the Breath of Yoga
£18.29
Lotus Press (WI) Yoga and Ayurveda
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£16.19
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust The Path of Perfection
Book SynopsisThe Path of Perfection explores 'bhakti-yoga' for self-realisation through talks by Srila Prabhupada. It delves into consciousness, meditation, karma, death, and reincarnation, offering a simple process to purify the mind and elevate consciousness for inner peace and societal change.
£6.33
Octopus Publishing Group Clean Lean Pregnancy Guide The healthy way to
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£9.74
Mythic Yoga Studio Teaching Yoga to Children Through Story Storytime Yoga
£11.74
Griffin Publishing Kokoro Yoga
Book SynopsisSEALFIT Yoga for Warriors is an intense physical workout designed for both the nation's elite special ops soldiers, and the regular athlete with the heart and mind of a warrior. To be SEALFIT requires a harmonious balance between mental and physical toughness, strength, and agility.
£12.99
Shambhala Publications Inc The Tibetan Yoga of Breath: Breathing Practices
Book SynopsisHeal the body, quiet the mind, and find emotional balance with simple practices from Yantra Yoga Modern science and classic spiritual traditions agree: regulating the breath leads to radiance and wellness of body, mind, and spirit. With the simple teachings and cutting-edge research offered in The Tibetan Yoga of Breath, you can start thriving just by integrating breathwork into your daily practice.Basic Yantra Yoga techniques—also called wind energy training—are the key to achieving this kind of vitality, down to the cellular level. Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo skillfully examine the teachings of Yantra Yoga and Buddhism through the lens of Western medical science. Their wise and accessible instruction reveals practices that are nourishing and transformative, delivering dramatic results—no experience with yoga or Buddhist meditation necessary.
£16.19
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Pain Relief with Trigger Point Self-Help
Book SynopsisTrigger points—tender, painful knots that develop in muscles and tissues—are a common cause of chronic pain. With more than a quarter of all Americans suffering from various types of daily chronic pain, it’s estimated that these hyper-irritated hardened masses are the primary cause of pain 75 percent of the time. Sustained self-treatment is by far the most effective trigger point therapy. Pain Relief with Trigger Point Self-Help helps you understand and then treat your condition, leading to rapid, effective, and lasting pain relief. With full-color photos and illustrations throughout, it explains the physiology of trigger points and teaches you how to: • Locate your trigger points and understand “referred pain”• Prevent trigger points from forming by making simple lifestyle changes, practicing proper body mechanics, and addressing nutritional deficiencies • Treat trigger points by applying pressure and doing simple stretches• Understand common pain conditions for each area of the body Written for anyone wishing to successfully treat his or her own pain, the book is also an invaluable reference for any health-care provider whose patients suffer from either chronic or acute pain.
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