Alignment Yoga: An Intelligent Approach to Ancient Wisdom (The Beginning Practice Manual)

Practitioners near and far can now learn the core principles of Alignment Yoga on their own time, in their own home. Part I presents the unique qualities of Alignment Yoga, and what makes this style of yoga so safe and effective. Part II presents the Alignment Yoga Beginning Sequence of 20 poses, with clear instructions, color photos, and tips on how to avoid common mistakes.

What is Alignment Yoga?
The goal of Alignment Yoga is to faithfully import the essence of yoga while understanding the cultural differences. With this understanding, we can enjoy the full benefits of this rewarding path. Scott Anderson founded this unique approach after studying with several great Hatha Yoga masters, extensive studies of biomechanics, and a half-dozen trips to India.

Review
"Scott Anderson's deep knowledge of the human body, combined with his systematic, folksy and spiritual approach to teaching make this an irresistible choice for anyone interested in cultivating body-mind integration. Scott is a master teacher who conveys the practice with clarity, wisdom and humor. I have been around many teachers of Hatha Yoga in my career and Scott is by far the most gifted."
--Dr. Richard Davidson, Director of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison

What's inside:

Part I: Principles of Alignment Yoga
Introduction
Principles of Alignment Yoga
The Three Fundamentals
Pre-Yoga
The Recipe
Action and Resistance
Win-Win Alignment

Part II: The Beginning Syllabus
Three Fundamentals Check-in
Pre-Yoga
Standing Poses
Inversions
Back Bends
Front Bends
Twists
Quiet Sitting
Relaxation

Conclusion