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Kanopy Streaming
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English
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Modern yoga, that is, the form practiced daily by tens of millions of people around the world, goes back directly to the god Shiva according to Indian tradition. At the same time, however, modern yoga originated in the early 20th century - a creation of Indian savant T. Krishnamacharya (1888-1989). That story is far less known. Krishnamacharya's life and teachings are seen through the eyes of the director Jan Schmidt-Garre on his search for authentic...
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BodyWisdom Media
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English
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These 3 top-selling DVDs contain over 50 routines that focus on different physical and mental aspects of yoga, such as building strength, improving flexibility, reducing stress, and more. Routines a[r]range practices that help you progress from very gentle work to helping you progress on the path to increased flexibility and strength.--Container.
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Sounds True
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English
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Yoga helps children learn how to focus, relax, and both self-monitor and self-soothe. "Good Morning Yoga" instills these four skills and more, enabling children to jumpstart the day with excitement and meet the adventures that come with mindfulness and perspective.
Gates presents both a wake-up story and a series of simple poses for welcoming the natural world as day begins. It's practice for kids and parents to begin the day in a calming, mindful...
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English
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"From the unforgettable teacher Jessamyn Stanley comes Every Body Yoga, a book that breaks all the stereotypes. It's a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we. It's a book for readers already doing yoga, looking to refresh their practice or find new ways to stay motivated. It's a how-to book: Here are easy-to-follow directions to 50 basic yoga poses and...
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DK
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English
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Author Forward - How to Use This Book - Introduction - Advice for Beginners - Practising Safely - Clothing and Equipment - Rise and Shine - Rise and Shine Summary - Rise and Shine FAQs - Strengthening - Strengthening Summary - Strengthening FAQs - Early Evening Energizer - Early Evening Energizer Summary - Early Evening Energizer FAQs - Winding Down - Winding Down Summary - Winding Down FAQs - All About Yoga - History of Yoga - Adapting Your Lifestyle...
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Kanopy Streaming
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English
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Faced with an incurable and debilitating illness, Parkinson's patients must relearn how to sit-up, speak clearly, maintain balance while walking, and move from a sitting to standing position. This program is unique in that it covers a wide range of techniques, which are specifically geared to and have been approved for, Parkinson's disease. Each exercise is explained in detail and utilizes safe body mechanics. Exercises are modified for those with...
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English
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"Through more than 20 years of recovery from addiction, noted yoga teacher Tommy Rosen learned a lot about what works and what doesn't work in recovery. From his explorations on the yoga mat and in 12-Step rooms, he found a path to sustainable recovery that includes mind-body practices, a profound look at diet, and a more holistic and inclusive perspective on the 12 Steps. This led him to realize that recovery happens in stages, and that by utilizing...
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WGBH Boston Video
Language
English
Description
Will ease you into the world of yoga-whatever your age or ability-and can become your personal at-home trainer. Discover how easily yoga can be incorporated into your daily routine and how quickly you'll see the benefits for your body and spirit.
13) Yoga for runners
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Human Kinetics
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English
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You’ll learn how simple yoga techniques can be incorporated into your existing running workouts and routines to eliminate chronic aches and pains.
14) Yoga bunny
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English
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"It's a perfect day for yoga, and Bunny is practicing his poses and wishes his friends would do yoga with him! But Lizard is too tired, Fox is in a rush, and Bird has the hiccups. Will Bunny ever be able to get his friends to slow down and realize that yoga just might be the solution to their problems? Yoga Bunny helps readers relax and unwind as they learn beginning yoga poses, from downward dog to tree pose. Debut author-illustrator Brian Russo...
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Alpha Bks
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English
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PART 1: Let's Get Into Yoga - PART 2: Let's Get Spiritual: Growing With the Tree of Yoga - PART 3: Starting Your Yoga Practice - PART 4: Energize: Postures to Build Strength and Endurance - PART 5: Calming Down: Postures to Quiet the Body and Mind - PART 6: Living Your Yoga - PART 7: Yoga for Everyone! - APPENDIXES: A. Yoga Sessions for the Time You Have - B. Glossary - C. Further Along the Yoga Path: Suggested Reading Index
16) Legacy
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English
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"Adrian Rizzo was seven when she met her father for the first time. That was the day he nearly killed her-before her mother, Lina, stepped in. Soon after, Adrian was dropped off at her grandparents' house in Maryland, where she spent a long summer drinking lemonade, playing with dogs, making a new best friend-and developing the stirrings of a crush on her friend's ten-year-old brother. Lina, meanwhile, traveled the country promoting her fitness brand...
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BodyWisdom
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English
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"This revolutionary DVD has 6 routines that help promote a healthier, more flexible and stronger back. These yoga practices address common causes of back pain, including lumbar & neck pain, sciatica, scoliosis and stress reduction, which can be a significant contributor to back pain..." -cover
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English
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Yoga is an exercise and meditation philosophy that has been taking the United States by storm over the past several decades. Yet many are unaware that there is an entire, ancient religion that prefaces this phenomenon. Yoga is one of six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, and "Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" contains 196 aphorisms that form the basis of Raja Yoga. Patanjali uses his text to explain different facets of the philosophy, leading people to...
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W.W. Norton & Co
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English
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List of Illustrations - List of Tables - Acknowledgments - Author's Note - Introduction - 1. Arthritis - 2. Yoga - 3. The Physiology of Yoga - 4. Prelude to the Poses - 5. The All-Stars - 6. The Shoulders - 7. The Hips - 8. The Lumbar Spine - 9. The Cervical Spine - 10. The Knees - 11. The Sacroiliac Joints - 12. The Wrists and Hands - 13. The Feet and Ankles - 14. Scoliosis - 15. Ankylosing Spondylitis - Appendices - I. Alphabetical Index of Poses...
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Gaiam Americas Inc
Language
English
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From alligator to zebra, Yoga ABC's guides your child through 26 playful kid-style poses, movements, and games inspired by animals, flowers, and other familiar icons kids love. Includes abc play that teaches kids about nature and more, kid-friendly ways to build physical fitness and self confidence, and activities to build coordination.
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