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| |  | Religion & Spirituality | Home » » » The Sivananda Companion to Yoga: A Complete Guide to the Physical Postures, Breathing Exercises, Diet, Relaxation, and Meditation Techniques of Yoga | | | | | | | Description: | | THE ESSENTIAL COMPANION FOR BEGINNING AND EXPERIENCED YOGIS ALIKE A highly regarded organization for yoga studies and practices, the Sivananda Yoga Center created the first edition of The Sivananda Companion to Yoga in 1983. Since its publication, it has sold more than 700,000 copies worldwide and has become a standard text for both yoga students and teachers. Now with fresh, colorful pages throughout, The Sivananda Companion to Yoga remains the classic guide to yoga. With easy-to-follow instructions, inspirational teaching, and detailed illustrations, this authoritative guide covers every aspect of the yoga lifestyle, including relaxation, exercise, dietary guidelines, breathing, and meditation. Whether you're using it in conjunction with a class or on your own, The Sivananda Companion to Yoga can help you * Develop a fit and beautiful body * Boost your energy and vitality at any stage of life * Reduce stress and experience greater peace of mind * Eat nutritiously and responsibly * Increase your powers of concentration and discipline Yoga is a journey toward physical and spiritual wellness. With this beautiful, bestselling guide in hand, you will experience the health, energy, and vibrancy that yoga can bring into your life. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Sivanda Yoga Center | | Paperback:
| 192 pages | | Publisher:
| Touchstone | | Publication Date:
| April 19, 2000 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0684870002 | | Product Length:
| 9.85 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.88 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.52 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.41 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.76 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.87 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.63 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.41 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 37 reviews |
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21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 great buyAug 24, 2005
By Mrs. Langers
To my mind Sivananda is the perfect type of yoga-- just the right mix of spirituality, workout, stretching and relaxation all in one. I always feel fantastic afterwards! So when I moved and couldn't find a class in my area, I really missed it. Tried Ashtanga--too many pushups! Iyengar...so much time on alignment and never broke a sweat! Gym yoga class...how do they even call this yoga? So I got this book, and it basically took me right back to the classes I used to take at the Sivananda center on 24th St., minus the chanting and a few of the variations. I use it all the time. The poses are explained well, especially if you have practiced them in a class before, with lots of diagrams and pictures and they include plenty of variations. The quick reference chart is great to remind you what order things go in or if you just want a quick half-hour session. Also good advice on diet and meditation and yoga in general. Definitely worth it for me...it's one exercise book I actually use!
24 of 26 found the following review helpful:
I LOVE THIS YOGA BOOK!Apr 25, 2000
By Sharon Fabrega
This Yoga companion is a wonderful guide for any beginner or inntermediate yoga lover. The book has a wonderful variety of poses, all of which are broken down into step by step instructions and accompanied by wonderful illustrations, pictures, and breathing instructions. This book also contains history, a diet section, and a recommended yoga schedule which is what I started on and like to follow. I use this book with my friends and we like it very much. It is a wonderful reference and I recommend it to everyone! Enjoy your yoga!
28 of 31 found the following review helpful:
Simply the best!Jun 08, 2001
By M. Schutz
This is the most well rounded and authentic book on yoga i have ever seen. The pictures in it are bright and lively. and the discriptions are short and to the point. it includes many handy variations and even a practice chart to keep your yoga practice continual. and unlike other yoga books this book includes not just the postures but the vital breathing and relaxation exercises along with a food guide. I was actually forced to buy it for the teacher training i'm going to and i'm more than glad i have it!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
A Great Place to Start for Learning Yoga!Jan 17, 2000
This is an excellent resource for learning & discovering Hatha Yoga. It covers everything from the histroy & philsophy of the Sivananda Yoga Center to warm-ups, basic & advanced postures, breathing, diet, cleansing, & purfication techniques. There are excellent illustrations & inspiring photographs of extremly talented instructors performing basic & advanced asanas (postures.) It also includes a detailed outline for learning the asanas & organaizing a practice routine. There are even sections which discuss routines for the young, elderly, & pregnent. Although nothing beats hands-on instruction, this book allows you to learn the fundamentals of Hatha Yoga in a clear, detailed manner. If you are lucky enough to have a good teacher, you'll find yourself going back to this wonderful book for review & inspiration.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 A great introduction to YOGA for anybodySep 14, 1999
I've wanted to take up yoga for a couple of years now, and this was the book that finally helped me to get started. It is very comprehensive in its exposition of the fundamentals of yoga, and the numerous illistrations really help you feel sure that what you're doing is right, which could be a concern if you are practicing by yourself. However, I would have liked to see a longer section on yoga diet. Nevertheless, I recommend the book to anybody that is even remotely interested in yoga. The pieces of yoga history, proverbs, and inspirational thought will give you insight into that teaching, which has survived ancient times and has reached our modernity as relevant as ever. And even as you become more knowledgeable and proficient in yoga, and buy other readings, this one is bound to remain a good companion of yours for years.
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