A beautiful and comprehensive exploration of the Western world's most popular form of yoga.
For the 16.5 million yoga practitioners in America, Swedish yoga instructor Ulrica Norberg's fresh look at Hatha yoga ("the way of the body") will be a perfect entree to the art of exercising to produce a strong mind and a harmonious soul. Focusing on pacing not perfection, Norberg explains proper breathing and "asanas," poses developed to increase consciousness, relaxation, strength, and concentration. Throughout, she maintains a thoughtful balance between philosophy and instruction, and offers step-by-step directions and wisdom for personal and communal well-being. Lavishly illustrated with gorgeous full-color photographs, "Hatha Yoga" is sure to inspire beginning and advanced yoga practitioners alike. 100 color photographs.