Author(s): C. Alexander Simpkins and Annellen Simpkins

Sport & Fitness

Do you want to learn yoga, but don't know where to begin. Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the unfamiliar terms used to describe the challenging postures?Whether you're just getting started, or you've already been training for a year or two, Yoga Basics offers an easy and yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful.The origins of yoga-its philosophy, history, and different stylesHow to find a teacher and class-that are right for youGetting ready for your first class-what actually happens in a yoga class?These essential elements-breathing, sitting postures, standing postures, balancing postures, and inverted posturesHow to complement your yoga practice-with meditation and relaxation techniquesEffective ways to promote health and well-being through specific sequences-for flexibility, strength, weight loss, stress-relief, and relaxationResources-to help you develop knowledge and understanding of yoga.