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"This ancient text represents one of yoga's most influential and important works. Dating back to India of the second century B.C., the yoga sutras constitute a complete manual for the study and practice of the philosophical system. The sutras, or threads, are aphorisms of wisdom that offer guidelines to living a meaningful and purposeful life. This volume explains the eight limbs of the discipline: restraint, observances, posture, breath control,...
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Perhaps no other person has done more to bring mindfulness meditation into the contemporary landscape of America than Jon Kabat-Zinn. Through a number of research studies, and through Kabat-Zinn's pioneering work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he is founder of its world-renowned Stress Reduction Clinic, mindfulness is finally being recognized as a highly effective tool for dealing with stress, chronic pain, and other illnesses....
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New World Library
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English
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Thousands of yoga lovers take teacher training courses each year, hoping to share what they learn with others. Many want to make yoga teaching their full-time career, but most training programs fall short in covering business acumen, and they may not equip graduates with the entrepreneurial skills and savvy they need to make a go of it. This indispensable and inspiring book guides both new and established professionals toward maximizing their impact...
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Sounds True
Pub. Date
p2012
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English
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These programs constitute the core practice curriculum of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in the Stress Reduction Clinic. They are meant to be used in conjunction with Dr. Kabat-Zinn's book, Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness. You will find extensive descriptions of these practices in this book, as well as pictures of the mindful hatha yoga sequences. Thousands of people have...
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Sounds True
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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These programs constitute the core practice curriculum of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in the Stress Reduction Clinic. They are meant to be used in conjunction with Dr. Kabat-Zinn's book, Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness. You will find extensive descriptions of these practices in this book, as well as pictures of the mindful hatha yoga sequences. Thousands of people have...
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Worcester Square Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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Now a cult classic, Where in the Om Am I? is an irreverent, honest, and hilarious memoir of a woman's journey from the corporate world to the perilous world of yoga.
Sara has invested years dutifully climbing the corporate ladder to become head of public relations at a major financial-services company, but she can't shake the feeling that she's not where she belongs. When her latest boss, a wine-guzzling, drama-loving diva, finally drives her to...
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Black Cat
Pub. Date
c2008
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English
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Disillusioned pharmaceutical sales rep Grace quits her job in order to pursue her dream of teaching yoga. During her time studying at the Bodhi Tree Foundation, a romance is kindled through letters from an acquaintance from home in London.
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North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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"Written for a broad yoga market that includes teachers, teacher trainers, studio owners, and students, Yoga Sequencing presents 67 sequences of poses designed for a range of yoga student experience and offers a comprehensive resource for designing and refining yoga classes"--
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Dudley Court Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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This book is written for those new to yoga and for those who have been practicing for many years, both students and teachers. You will learn how to design your own practice with the purpose of aligning your neuromuscular system. By using all three tools -- asana practice, pranayama, and meditation you will be in charge of your own path to health and well being.--Publisher.
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CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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©2014.
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English
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Join Rachel as she and her adorable puppy look for signs of spring in the garden. Crawl like a caterpillar, buzz like a bee, and flutter like a butterfly. Discover spring, explore movement, and learn the colors of the rainbow. The storybook includes a list of yoga poses and a parent-teacher guide.
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Bayview Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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The impact of the "Autobiography" wasn't limited to musicians or spiritual seekers. Steve Jobs, Co-founder of Apple Inc., which became the world's most valuable company, was a big fan and went so far as to say it was one of his favourite books. Jobs first read it as a teenager and claimed to have re-read it every year since then. Paramahansa Yogananda's "Autobiography of a Yogi" was one of the most impactful spiritual books of the twentieth century...
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Singing Dragon, an imprint of Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"Drawing on the philosophy and history of the body positivity movement, Donna Noble presents a radical re-examination of teaching inclusive yoga classes by breaking down stereotypes and demystifying yoga. By sharing accessible tools for everything from marketing a body-positive class to setting the scene in the space, using appropriate language and considering consent and touch, Noble demonstrates why every body is a yoga body - no matter what shape...
18) Yogawoman
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Passion River Films
Pub. Date
2014
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English
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Yoga was brought to the west from India by a lineage of male teachers. Now there's a generation of women who are leading the way. From the busy streets of Manhattan to the dusty slums of Kenya. Led by a new generation of dynamic female teachers, this 'new' yoga replaces the male-centered, rigid style with a distinctly feminine practice that honors intuition, family, flow, connection, community, activism, and the cyclical nature of women's lives.
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ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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"Young children love to move--and that's a great thing! Because in addition to supporting early learning, storytime can provide young children with opportunities to explore physical movement. The centuries-old contemplative movement practice known as yoga is more than just a passing trend; it can offer physical, emotional, and mental benefits to practitioners of all ages, including young children. And getting started with yoga storytime doesn't require...
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