1001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom
Title | 1001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom PDF eBook |
Author | Liz Lark |
Publisher | Duncan Baird Publishers |
Total Pages | 384 |
Release | 2008-01-01 |
Genre | Hatha yoga |
ISBN | 9781844835911 |
This compact, colourful book brings together the mostfascinating facets of yoga thought and practice in a friendlyand accessible way - from morning energizers and ways toremain focused at work, to techniques to aid relaxation andrestful sleep. With asanas, meditations, breathing exercises,mantras and mudras for every occasion - interspersed withinspiring quotes from classical Eastern texts and modern gurus- this yoga treasure trove will bring you increased balance,compassion and insight, as well as improved strength, flexibility and physical well-being.
1,001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom
Title | 1,001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom PDF eBook |
Author | Liz Lark |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | 388 |
Release | 2008-04-30 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
ISBN | 9780811863582 |
This chunky, richly colorful volume takes yoga "beyond the mat" to reveal classic yogic wisdom pertaining to the mind,emotions, spirit, and of course, the body. Drawing from such classical texts as the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads, as well as modern Indian and Western teachers, this treasure trove of yoga knowledge defines key terms and highlights important themes. It's also a helpful supplement to yoga classes, offering asanas, meditations, breathingexercises, mantras, and mudras for every occasion and skill level. Just the right size to pop into a yoga bag, here's a guide to the practical and philosophical aspects of yoga that complements any spiritual practice.
1001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom
Title | 1001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom PDF eBook |
Author | Liz Lark |
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ISBN | 9781844836420 |
Yoga 365
Title | Yoga 365 PDF eBook |
Author | Susanna Harwood Rubin |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | 375 |
Release | 2016-10-04 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
ISBN | 1452150958 |
Bring your practice everywhere you go with this collection of daily readings on balance, resilience, and more. Yoga 365 presents a year’s worth of daily readings that invite yoga lovers of every skill level to bring the inspiration they experience on their mats into their everyday lives. Each entry explores a mind-body theme such as balance, strength, and resilience in a short, illuminating paragraph that can be enjoyed in the morning or at bedtime, incorporated into a yoga session, or read on the go. Yogis will find Yoga 365 to be a motivating tool for personal growth that continues long after the mat is rolled up.
Yoga Bodies
Title | Yoga Bodies PDF eBook |
Author | Lauren Lipton |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | 163 |
Release | 2017-03-28 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
ISBN | 1452156166 |
With a diversity of bodies and perspectives, this portrait collection presents over eighty yoga practitioners posing and sharing their personal yoga stories. Artfully capturing yoga’s vibrant spirit, Yoga Bodies presents full-color yoga-pose portraits of more than eighty practitioners of all ages, shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and skill levels—real people with real stories to share about how yoga has changed their lives for the better. Some humorous, some heartfelt, others profound, the stories entertain as they enlighten, while the portraits—which joyously challenge the “yoga body” stereotype—celebrate the glorious diversity of the human form. Yoga Bodies is a source of endless inspiration for anyone seeking fresh perspectives on how to live well. “Unpretentious and delightful . . . A collection of first-person portraits of more than 80 people who practice and enjoy yoga. It’s not a book only for yogis—it’s a book for people.” —RealSimple.com
Yiddish Wisdom
Title | Yiddish Wisdom PDF eBook |
Author | Chronicle Books |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | 98 |
Release | 2013-02-19 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1452115737 |
Decade after decade, Yiddish proverbs continue to capture the humor, warmth, and traditions of Jewish life. Now, the beloved Yiddish Wisdom (more than 100,000 copies sold) has been expanded with even more proverbs and fresh illustrations to be cherished by a new generation. With more than 150 folk sayings translated in Yiddish and English—from the whimsical and witty (Dress up a broom and it will also look nice/Az men batziert a bezem iz er oich shain) to the poignant (When one must, one can/Az me muz, ken men) and practical (When you look to the heights, hold on to your hat/Az du kukst oif hoicheh zachen, halt tsu dos hitl)—this treasured volume is the perfect gift for any celebration.
Heirloom Beans
Title | Heirloom Beans PDF eBook |
Author | Vanessa Barrington |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | 182 |
Release | 2008-09-17 |
Genre | Cooking |
ISBN | 0811872688 |
“Everything you need to know about the delicious new world of beans in this pioneering [recipe] book . . .A keeper.” —Paula Wolfert, James Beard and Julia Child Award–winning cookbook author Who would have thought a simple bean could do so much? Heirloom bean expert Steve Sando provides descriptions of the many varieties now available, from Scarlet Runners to the spotted Eye of the Tiger beans. Nearly ninety recipes in the book will entice readers to cook up bowls of heartwarming Risotto and Cranberry Beans with Pancetta, or Caribbean Black Bean Soup. Close-up photos of the beans make them easy to identify. Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, these little treasures are the perfect addition to any meal. “Heirloom Beans is no less than a promise of good things to come from this humble but rather magical food.” —Deborah Madison, James Beard and Julia Child Award–winning cookbook author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone “Heirloom Beans is the ultimate kiss and tell all of legendary legumes. A delicious recipe and savory story for every heirloom bean.” —Annie Somerville, cookbook author and chef, Greens Restaurant “We give Rancho Gordo beans a place of honor at our restaurants.” —Thomas Keller, James Beard award-winning chef, cookbook author and restaurateur, French Laundry