by Pamela June Mariko (Author)
YOGA - KEEPING IT UP, is a succinct, easy to read outline of yoga and its benefits. Designed to suit those with little or no experience and agility to the well-informed, YOGA - KEEPING IT UP provides background information covering basic philosophy, insight into the endocrine system, warm-ups, stretches and gentle asanas - postures, to stronger, more challenging poses. These are demonstrated by an experienced practitioner and shown in full colour photographs. Some benefits are listed with the postures. It includes breathing exercises - pranayama, preparation for meditation and guidance for stress management relaxation. It also includes a brief story of food - food for thought, for health and wellbeing, explaining the yoga diet - and why. Following the suggestions and practising the yoga outlined in YOGA - KEEPING IT UP should help build flexibility and strength, focus the mind and bring about a greater level of awareness. Yoga, including breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation can calm the emotions and aid a positive outlook.