ISBN Beyond Power Yoga

8 Levels of Practice for Body and Soul_x000D_
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Beyond Power Yoga presents and explores the complete journey of the classical astanga yoga system, from power yoga to meditation and liberation. Bender Birch’s first book, the groundeaking Power Yoga, introduced one level of astanga yoga to mainstream America—a high-heat, high-energy mind/body workout. Now, Beyond Power Yoga presents all eight levels, or limbs, of this ancient method—a total practice for body and soul._x000D_
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Drawing a parallel between astanga yoga's eight limbs and the mind/body energy centers (chakras) of Eastern philosophy, Bender Birch shows us how we can balance and heal our body, focus and relax our mind, amplify and direct our energy (prana), and ultimately reclaim our spiritual connection to Universal Consciousness. Each chapter offers specific practices to help the reader uncover and experience the insights of the astanga yoga journey. _x000D_
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The YAMAS: Exploring the Fundamentals _x000D_
The NIYAMAS: Doing the Work _x000D_
ASANA: Practicing the Postures _x000D_
PRANAYAMA: Breathing Mindfully _x000D_
PRATYAHARA: Turning Inward _x000D_
DHARANA: Developing Concentration _x000D_
DHYANA: Experiencing Meditation _x000D_
SAMADHI: Living Joyfully _x000D_
Presented in the down-to-earth illuminating style and inspiring voice of the author, illustrated with easy-to-follow photos, plus a special wall chart of the asana sequences, Beyond Power Yoga offers a short form of the dynamic mind/body power yoga method, then journeys through the deeper levels of spiritual practice.