Yoga and Health books

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YOGA Philosophy of Patanjali by Swami Hariharananda Aranya. For study of the Yoga Sutras. New and Used from $11.95

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH by Peter Kelder ($8.40 Hardcover) This book contains the FIVE RIGHTS, 5 simple exercises, to be done every morning to stay in good health and live a long life.

Thai Massage Manual by Maria Mercati Complete beginner's guide w/ great pics & illustrations. $14.36

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This book names and describes many basic poses in HATHA YOGA. Each posture is like a symbolic gesture that creates a specific effect in the body and mind. The postures and named after animals and plants such as the FISH pose or the TREE pose, or other names such as MOUNTAIN posture. You will see drawings and descriptions of the poses, find out what the names represent and how you can apply this to increase your physical and emotional well-being. Poses include: MOUNTAIN, HEADSTAND, SHOULDER STAND, TRIANGLE, SPINAL TWIST, FORWARD BEND, PLOUGH, BOW, TREE, LOTUS, FISH, COBRA, TORTOISE, SCORPION, COCK, PEACOCK, EAGLE, CRANE, SWAN, COW, LION, and CORPSE. 308 Pages. Over 400 illustrations. $15.96. Large high-quality softcover. Buy this Book Now (click here or on the book picture) Hatha Yoga: The Hidden Language. Symbols, Secrets and Metaphor, by Swami Sivananda Radha

This book has pressure points for most pains, problems, soreness or ailments that you may experience. When we have a headache, sinus problem, constipation, toothache, allergies or a cold, we find points on the body where, when pressure is applied usually with the thumb, the problem dissappears. Clear cut illustrations and descriptions. The clearest most concise hands on text on this subject we have seen. Accupressure's Potent Points by Michael Reed Gach 251 pages; large softcover; many illustrations

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James Hewitt's extensive text that covers all the fundamentals of the physical Yoga (postures), proper breathing and meditation.The physical or HATHA YOGA includes single line drawings of the postures with thorough descriptions. Relaxation/corpse posture/Stage by stage relaxation/Aids to relaxation HATHA YOGA postures. A wide variety of poses. Limbering, stretching, muscle building, cardio-vascular workout, balance and strengthening poses. Breath Control. A wide variety of breathing exercises. Breathing for wholeness, health, relaxation and energizing.Meditation: The art of Yoga meditation. Learn about HATHA, KUNDALINI, YANTRA, The Traditional PRANAYAMA and other forms of Yoga.This is an excellent reference book to have as an in-depth thorough manual for all your basic Yoga information. 550 Pages. 230 Illustrations. $12.80 Softcover. Buy this Book Now (click here or on the book picture) The Complete YOGA Book, 3 volumes in 1 By James Hewitt

Another excellent book for healing all common illnesses, tensions, allergies and discomforts. This time through simple movements, exercise, breathing and many other unique natural remedies.I sent this book to my mother for her arthritis. She noticed a difference in her hands within a couple days. The simple application of these techniques and remedies will work for you. 800 Pages. Many illustrations. $5.59 softcover. Also available in HARDCOVER version for $13.27.Buy the softcover version now (click here or on the book picture)Bby Bill Gottlieb (Editor)

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