Yoga for Women. A Complete Illustrated Guide

Geeta S. Iyengar — an authoritative yoga master and the daughter of one of the most well-known and respected yoga teachers of our time, B.K.S. Iyengar, wrote this book specifically for women. "Yoga for Women" has long become a classic of yoga literature, a bestseller, and has been translated into numerous languages. This book explains why yoga is so important in a woman's life, describes the technique of performing basic asanas and pranayama considering female physiology, and explains how to practice during different life periods (menstruation, pregnancy, menopause) for health benefits. It addresses the subtle aspects of the philosophy and art of yoga. This book serves as a visual illustrated guide for yoga practice — all asanas and pranayamas are accompanied by detailed descriptions and photographs, workout programs for different levels of preparation are provided, and the theory of yoga, female physiology, and anatomy are discussed. The book contains more than 200 high-quality processed original photographs. The book includes: • over 200 photographs of asanas; • workout programs; • descriptions of techniques for performing basic yoga asanas considering female physiology; • recommendations for yoga practice during pregnancy; • descriptions of basic yoga breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation techniques (dhyana); • theory and philosophy of yoga.