Yoga for beginners

Introduction

What can yoga offer me?

A different kind of exercise

Self-appreciation

The benefits of yoga

Fundamental principles

The eight limbs of yoga

Yoga and ethical values

Controlling our breathing

Controlling the senses

Mind and body

Consciousness and the mind

The yoga of balance

Breathing

Breathing awareness

Before you start

Getting started

A unique activity

Starting your session

The asanas

Full body stretch, lying side stretch, & knee squeeze

Hip loosener & pelvic tilt

Bridge & lying spinal twist

Neck stretches & cow's head

Cat & downward dog

Upward dog & child

Sitting forward bend & sitting spinal twist

Kneeling back bend & camel

Boat

Standing knee squeeze

Standing balance

Triangle

Warrior & tree

Forward bent twist & shoulder stand

Plow & fish

Canoe & cobra

Locust & bow

Alternate nostril breathing

Savasana

Meditation

Stilling the mind

Conscious breathing

Letting go

Yoga in everyday life

Holistic benefits

The ultimate goal

Making progress

Glossary

For more information

For further reading

Index