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Let the modern authority on yoga guide you on the most important journey you'll ever take. As people search for inner peace amid increasingly hectic lives, the practice of yoga continues to gain popularity. Yoga means to yoke, or to bring together, the various aspects of the self -- body, mind, and spirit -- and while the physical and mental benefits of yoga are truly astounding, to many people the idea of yoga is intimidating. In fact, nothing could be easier than starting a yoga practice, and Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga is the perfect guide. In the first section, Yoga Master Alan Finger offers a brief history of the different types of yoga and how they are practiced in the West, including an explanation of the ISHTA yoga that Alan created and that is taught at Yoga Zone. You'll learn about the benefits of yoga and how to prepare for a practice with different breathing exercises. Next Alan outlines two series of beginner postures, accompanying each pose with detailed instructions on how to achieve it, along with tips and modifications for various fitness levels. All the exercises are fully illustrated and the text is instructional yet friendly, in the tradition of a Yoga Zone studio class. Following the postures, there's a special section on relaxation and meditation, cornerstones of any yoga practice. Packed with personality and full of valuable information, Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga will introduce you to a life of unlimited possibilities and infinite joy.

Use yoga to develop a strong and supple back. The exercises taught in these two twenty-minute sessions will strengthen your abdominal muscles, improve your alignment and help you build a stronger back. These carefully constructed routines will help to reduce the often painful effects of stress and prolonged sitting. Through yoga breathing and stretching you will help revitalize your body, feel refreshed and stand tall. Yoga is the perfect combination of exercise and relaxation that will rejuvenate your entire being. This easy-to-follow video is appropriate for beginner to intermediate fitness levels. Yoga is often recommended for people with back ailments, however, please consult your physician before starting these, or any other, yoga routines. Join the cast of the acclaimed "Yoga Zone" TV Series in these effective classes shot in the lush setting of Jamaica. "Yoga Zone" studios have been rated "Best Yoga" by GQ, allure and New York Magazine, and now you can enjoy the "Yoga Zone" experience in your own home, on your own schedule! 8 separate segments allow you to create a personalized routine.