Author: Krishan Verma
Publisher: Art of Living Publication
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 85
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9789380592541
Description
His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a universally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader and the founder of Art of Living which has touched over 300 million people in 151 countries across the world.
He has pioneered numerous self-development programs that eliminate stress, restore emotional and physical well-being, enhance human values and encourage people to unite in a spirit of service and celebration. His simple message of love, compassion and practical wisdom continues to inspire and transform millions across the globe.
“Like of flower bud, human life has the potential to blossom fully. Blossoming of human potential to fullness is yoga”.
--- H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. What is Yoga?
2. What is Sri Sri Yoga
3. The Benefits of Yoga
4. Yoga and Body
5. Yoga and Mind
6. Yoga and Spirit
7. Yoga, Physical Flexibility and Competition
8. Learning and Practicing Yoga
9. Practicing Yoga at Home
10. Improving your Asanas
11. Coordinating the Breath with Asanas
Asanas
12. Warm-ups
13. Pendulum
14. Body Rotations
15. Body Shake
16. Cat Stretch
17. Child’s Pose (Shishu Asana)
18. Arm Rotations
19. Walking and Jogging on the Spot
20. Neck Stretch
21. Neck Rolls
22. Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar)
23. Standing Sideway Bend with one Arm (Konasana 1)
24. Standing Sideway bend with both Arms (Konasana 2)
25. Standing Spinal Twist (Katichakrasana)
26. Push the Wall
27. Standing Forward Bend (Hastapadasana)
28. Standing Backward Bend ( Ardha Chakrasana)
29. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
30. Warrior (Veerbhadrasana)
31. Imaginary Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
32. Single Leg Lifts
33. Double Leg Lifts
34. Sit-ups
35. Abdominal Crunches
36. Knee to Chin Press (Pavanamuktasana)
37. Hands to Foot Leg Lift (Hastapadasana-lying down)
38. Boat Pose Tummy Crunch (Navasana)
39. Dancing Shiva – 1 (Natrajasana 1)
40. Bridge Pose (Setubandhasana)
41. Lying Down Spinal Twist (Natarajasana 2)
42. Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)
43. Fish Pose (Matsyasana)
44. Vishnuasana
45. Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
46. Superman (Viparit Shalabhasana)
47. Half Locust Pose (Ardhshalabhasana)
48. Locust Pose (Shalabhasana)
49. Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
50. Grinding the Wheat (Chakki Chalana)
51. One-Legged Forward Bend (Janu Shirasasana)
52. Two-Legged Forward Bend (Paschimotanasana)
53. Inclined Place (Poorvottanasana)
54. Simple Sitting Spinal Twist (Vakrasana)
55. Half Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsendrasana)
56. Butterfly, Bound-Angle Pose (Baddhakonasana)
57. Corpose Pose-Final Relaxation (Shavasana)
Pranayamas
58. Prana and Chakras
59. Breath and Pranayamas
60. Abdominal Breathing
61. Full Yogic Breath
62. Shining Head – Refined Intellect (Kapalbhati)
63. The “Humming Bee” Pranayama (Bhramari)
64. Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)
65. Sealing the Senses’ Gates (Shanmukhi Mudra)
Meditation
66. Meditation
Yogic Diet
67. Yogic Diet
68. Recommended Foods Rich in Nutrients and Prana
69. Foods to Avoid
General Notes
70. General Notes