30 essential yoga poses : for beginning students and their teachers

30 essential yoga poses For beginning students and their teachers

Judith Lasater

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Subjects
Hatha yoga.
Published
Berkeley, Calif. : Rodmell Press 2003.
Language
English
Main Author
Judith Lasater (-)
Edition
1st ed
Physical Description
248 p. : ill
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781930485044
  • Acknowledgments
  • Part 1. Beginning with an Ancient Tradition
  • About Yoga
  • About the Book
  • Go for the Joy
  • Part 2. Being a Student, Being a Teacher
  • The Student Chooses the Teacher
  • Boundaries: Creating a Restorative Environment
  • Essential Guidelines for Students Attending a Yoga Class
  • Transitioning From Student to Teacher
  • Essential Guidelines for Teachers
  • From Colleague to Colleague
  • Part 3. The Poses
  • 1. Mountain Pose
  • 2. Tree Pose
  • 3. Extended Triangle Pose
  • 4. Half-Moon Pose
  • 5. Warrior I Pose
  • 6. Warrior II Pose
  • 7. Extended Side-Angle Stretch Pose
  • 8. Side-Chest Stretch Pose
  • 9. Wide-Leg Standing Forward Bend Pose
  • 10. Downward-Facing Dog Pose
  • 11. Standing Forward Bend Pose
  • 12. Up-Plank Pose and Down-Plank Pose
  • 13. Headstand Preparation Pose
  • 14. Lunge Pose
  • 15. Cobra Pose
  • 16. Bow Pose
  • 17. Bridge Pose
  • 18. Upward-Facing Bow Pose
  • 19. Elevated Legs-up-the-Wall Pose
  • 20. Supported Shoulderstand Pose
  • 21. Simple Seated-Twist Pose
  • 22. Hero--Heroine Pose
  • 23. Head-of-the-Knee Pose
  • 24. Seated-Angle Pose
  • 25. Bound-Angle Pose
  • 26. Reclining Leg-Stretch Pose
  • 27. Lying Twist Pose
  • 28. Child's Pose
  • 29. Basic Meditation Pose
  • 30. Basic Relaxation Pose and Essential Breathing Practices
  • Part 4. The Practice
  • The Sacred Circle
  • Sequencing and Why It Matters
  • Props and Why They Matter
  • Practical Tips for Practice
  • Four Practice Choices
  • Part 5. And More
  • Glossary
  • Resources
  • About the Model
  • About the Author
  • From the Publisher
  • Index
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

There are many books available on different schools of yoga and many aspects to this complex and venerable mind-body spiritual practice. Longtime teacher Lasater offers a quintessential guide to Iyengar yoga, which uses props and emphasizes precision and alignment in yoga poses. She writes for beginners, but also includes material aimed at those who teach beginners, since teachers are students of whatever field they teach. The book is well-organized, opening with a concise introduction to yoga as an entire system. Its heart is a clearly written, amply illustrated (more than 340 color photos) sequence of 30 essential poses. A physical therapist and psychologist, Lasater understands the nuances of yoga poses, addressing common mistakes and precisely describing what is happening anatomically. She also skillfully correlates the challenges to mind and body that each pose provides, suggesting spiritual "explorations" that make the pose a new lesson each time it is practiced. A subsequent section combines poses in varied sequences, each series aimed at a different goal, such as strength, relaxation or overcoming busy days. A helpful concluding section lists terms and resources. The book is blessedly accessible, eschewing the glitz of some trendy yoga material. It also consistently counsels respect for physical and student-teacher boundaries to avoid problems, whether from physical pain or exploitative student-teacher relationships developing from an intense body-based discipline. This is highly recommended for beginners. (Nov.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

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