Dimensions
135 x 216 x 40mm
Section One explains the background of yoga, and describes the benefits of yogic relaxation, hygiene and diet. It also gives detailed advice on yogic breath control.
Section Two constitutes one of the most important guides ever published to the 'asanas', or the physical postures, of yoga. Clear easy-to-follow instructions and drawings accompany James Hewitt's descriptions of over 400 postures. The author includes warm-ups and many modifications for beginners or those with specific problems.
Section Three describes the history and philosophy of yoga and surveys in depth the various meditative methods, including transcendental meditation. It discusses the implications of bio-feedback and of awakening psychic energy in the context of the classical techniques and objectives of meditation and yoga.