The yoga lifestyle Using the flexitarian method to ease stress, find balance and create a healthy life
Book - 2016
Create a new world of personal wellness with Doron Hanoch. The Yoga Lifestyle expands on the concept of the flexitarian diet to help you build an entire flexitarian lifestyle. Integrating yoga, Ayurveda, breathing practices, meditation, nutrition, and recipes--the flexitarian method takes a holistic approach to cultivating health and joy. Presenting techniques that can be utilized immediately, this book helps you become flexible in mind and body so that you can adapt to the needs and changes of today's world.
- Subjects
- Published
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Woodbury, Minnesota :
Llewellyn Publications
[2016]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First edition
- Physical Description
- xviii, 365 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-363).
- ISBN
- 9780738748665
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Is This Book for You?
- Health, a Holistic Matter of Body and Mind
- The Flexitarian Method
- Main Elements of the Flexitarian
- Part 1. The Basics
- Chapter 1. The System
- The Process
- Setting a Goal-the Destination
- Setting Intentions-Short-Term Goals
- Commitment-The First Step: Show Up!
- Do the Best You Can in Every Situation
- Standing on the Shoulders of Our Teachers
- Chapter 2. Laying Foundations: Lifestyle Practices
- Empower Yourself/Your Teachers and You
- Sustainable Living
- Take Away Distractions and Hurdles
- Dissolving Judgment
- On and Off the Mat (or Becoming a Saint)
- The Power of a Smile
- Sleep Hygiene or Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
- Cleanliness and Skin Care
- Chapter 3. Ayurveda: Personalize Your Life!
- The Dosha System, a Tool for Understanding Yourself
- Prakriti: Know Your Body Type
- Vata Dosha: Control of Movement
- Pitta Dosha: Control of Metabolism
- Kapha Dosha: Control of Structure
- Part 2. The Four Elements of the Method
- Chapter 4. Physical Yoga
- What Are the Benefits of Yoga?
- Tristana-The Three Essentials
- Ujjayi Breath-Ocean Breath (Victorious Breath)
- Bandhas-Energy Locks or Control Centers
- Drsti-Point of Focus
- Yoga Asana Practice
- Finding Your Limit
- Body Alignment
- The Yoga Poses (Asanas)
- Basic Alignment Principles
- The Warm Up
- Sun Salute Poses
- Standing Poses
- Seated and Floor Poses
- Core Work
- Arm Balances
- Backbends/Back Extensions
- Inversions
- Finishing Poses
- Yoga Sequences
- Yoga Practices
- Complementing Yoga
- Women and Yoga
- Chapter 5. Breath Work-Pranayama and Energy Cultivation
- Benefits of Pranayama
- Principles of Pranayama
- Pranayama Practices
- Ujjayi Breath-Victorious Breathe or Throat Breathing
- Swasa Breath-Uncontrolled Breath
- Deerga Swasa-Expanding Your Lungs
- Kumbhaka-Breath Retention
- Viloma-Three-Part Breathing
- Balance Your Brain and Emotions
- Nodi Shodhana-Alternate Nostril Breathing or Balancing Breath
- Kapalabhati-Breath of Fire
- Sitali (Seetali) Pranayama-Cooling Breathing
- Sitkari-Cooling Breath 2
- One-to-Two Breathing-Relax and Repair
- Chapter 6. Food and Nutrition
- Eating in the Yoga Lifestyle Way
- Inspiring Diets
- Distinguish Between Physical Hunger and Emotional Hunger
- Harmonious Eating
- Creating Your Menu
- Healthy Snack Alternatives
- Recipes
- Supplements
- How to Eat Healthy Without Spending Much
- Fresh and Healthy-How to Choose the Freshest Fruit and Veggies
- Chapter 7. Mind Work
- Why Train Your Mind?
- Taming the Beast: The Art of Focusing
- Setting Up Your Space
- Meditation: Zen Basics
- Sky Meditation: Soft Focus, Clear Mind
- Visualization: Object Meditation
- Mantra Meditation
- Chants
- Walking Meditation
- Meditation in Everyday Life
- Experiencing Life Here and Now
- There's Nothing Wrong with Thoughts
- The Pain of Pain!
- Sangha, Your Support Group
- Mind Maintenance
- Part 3. Working with the Program
- Chapter 8. The Flexitarian Method as a Yoga Lifestyle
- Tips for Dealing with Stress
- How to Make It Happen
- Programs
- 22-Day jump-Starr Program
- Maintenance Program
- 28-Day Enhancement Program
- One-Day Vata Balancing Program
- Chapter 9. Maintenance Leads to Bliss
- Create a Healthy Environment
- The Positive Box
- Yoga Master Reminders
- Don't Stress About It
- Being Content: Encouragement
- Collaboration
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Glossary of Asana (Yoga Pose) Names
- Glossary of Yoga, Meditation, and Pranayama Terminology
- Bibliography and Resources
- About the Author/To Write to the Author