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Pioneering Vinyasa Yoga: The Adventure and Daily Practice
Pioneering Vinyasa Yoga The Adventure and Daily Practice Author:Doug Swenson The overall program of Pioneering Vinyasa Yoga is highly beneficial for all levels of students and teachers alike, including all ages, shapes, and sizes, from every walk of life. In this book, I present clear, updated, and easy-to-follow documentation for the practice of yoga, offered in a holistic and balanced format. By studying this book and ... more »my program, you will be inspired by the real life stories and adventures, gain an increased wisdom and awareness of the many aspects of yoga; and you will learn how to embrace yoga personally, so that its effects touch your whole life in a positive way. Everyone who makes a sincere effort to learn and practice this wonderful program will easily see how to introduce these concepts, yoga asana and philosophy into your regular routine and by doing so will adopt a healthier and more conscious way of life. In order for you to easily navigate the information and lessons of this book, I have divided this holistic presentation into four parts and fifteen easy-to-read chapters. Part One: ?Seeking Food for Thought,? this consists of three chapters to discover the essential foundation of Pioneering Vinyasa Yoga which will assist you in your progress and enjoyment of the over-all program. In chapter one, you will be introduced to a true life story reflecting on how problems can be gifts in disguise, then in chapter two, you will unveil philosophy and background of yoga, presented in a easy to read and yet educational manor. In chapter three, you will learn many essential tips on how to build the foundation for a more progressive yoga practice, with many helpful suggestions and tools. Part Two: ?Pioneering Vinyasa Yoga / The Practice,? this consists of six chapters, beginning with chapter four, listing instructions for a new approach to practicing, mindful vinyasas and in chapter five you will find the details for practicing yoga asana. Chapter?s six, seven and eight offer yoga routines for different levels of practice. In chapter nine you will notice a very special chapter, for honoring Yoga teachers and daily sadhana. The overall message in Part Two embraces the concept of vinyasa (connecting links between yoga postures), with reference to awareness of energy in your whole life being compared to the energy of a river flowing to the sea. Part Three: ?Finding Balance for Health and Happiness,? this consists of four chapters to complement the balance of yoga practice. In chapter ten, you will learn wonderful techniques for meditation including helpful tips to assist in guiding you to success. Then in chapter eleven, you will find mindful and easy to read instructions for assisting with the science, art and practice of pranayama. In chapter twelve, you will discover the recipe for an enhanced and balanced yogic diet, which will improve every aspect of your life. In chapter thirteen, you will learn about body detox with Yoga Kriyas (internal cleansing), and restricted diet, to embrace a natural cleansing. Part Four: ?Living the Path and Evolution of Yoga,? this consists of two chapters which are, wonderful and priceless gifts. In chapter fourteen, you will discover four, fun, interesting, and adventurous stories of moments in time from my life and practice of yoga, which also reflects the wider evolution of yoga in the western world. These stories touch on a time when yoga practice was not so popular or understood, and how it has evolved into the yoga practice of today. Chapter fifteen is the very last chapter, which aims to shed the light of philosophical awareness on your yoga practice and your whole life, by closing with a very inspirational, philosophical and poetic chapter reflecting on the journey and path of yoga, love and life. From the Author: If you can experience the treasured gifts in this book, as I have, you will quickly see how the benefits of this holistic program are endless. It all starts with planting a few positive seeds of thought, growing into a successful life.« less