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What does yoga have to do with caste, gender, and power? This groundbreaking work explores how yoga can be a vital path to resistance, agency, and collective liberation. Yoga as Embodied Resistance illuminates the essential—but often unseen—relationships between caste and gender in yoga...

Grounded in investigative research and real survivor stories, Surviving Modern Yoga uncovers the physical and sexual abuse perpetrated by Ashtanga yoga leader Pattabhi Jois—and reckons with the culture, structures, and mythos that enabled it. Yoga culture sells well-meaning westerners the full...

Use posture and body alignment to build strength, achieve peak performance, reduce pain, and find a new sense of confidence with celebrity manual therapist and movement coach Aaron Alexander. Good posture is about more than standing up straight: It can change your mood, alleviate pain, rid your...

An audio adaptation of the bestselling Principles title. This 90-minute tape offers a simple and practical introduction to this beautiful martial art that originated in Ancient China. Tai Chi is practised through a series of continuous flowing movements which encourage the flow of chi, or...

This audio yoga class has been devised specifically to introduce some of the postures and practices included in the Ashtanga Primary Series. It is suitable for those who are new to Ashtanga Yoga and familiar with basic yoga postures. It is the perfect introduction to this more challenging form of yoga. The class includes Surya Namaskar A & B and a selection of acheivable standing and floor based held postures to help prepare body and mind for the Ashtanga Primary Series. The class has been devised and narrated by Rod Watson who has been teaching yoga since 1988.

An inspirational memoir about how Jennifer Pastiloff's years of waitressing taught her to seek out unexpected beauty, how hearing loss taught her to listen fiercely, how being vulnerable allowed her to find love, and how imperfections can lead to a life full of wild happiness. Centered around...

An indispensible resource for those interested in all forms of movement education, including yoga, pilates, dance, and more Somatic educator and writer Liz Koch has spent decades studying the principles of Core Awareness—a body-based approach to movement that utilizes attention to inner...

The scientific evidence behind why maintaining a lifestyle more like that of our ancestors will restore our health and well-being. In Go Wild, Harvard Medical School Professor John Ratey, MD, and journalist Richard Manning reveal that although civilization has rapidly evolved, our bodies have...

For breathwork fans who want to go deeper—20+ science-backed breathing practices to boost your energy, unlock your mind-body connection, and heal from chronic stress Breathwork expert Jesse Coomer reveals how to breathe our way to better health, increased vitality, and mental clarity by...

Queer critique, queer practice: embodied teachings for healing from trauma and social injustice. Jacoby Ballard provides an empowering and affirming guide to embodied healing through yoga and the dharma, grounded in the brilliance, resilience, and lived experiences of queer folks. Part I...

This episode will introduce you to Colby Paul. A seventeen-year-old ultra marathon runner. Get to know Colby & Russ as Colby tells us about his upcoming races and what to expect from this podcast.

Yoga Beyond Belief offers a unique vision of contemporary yoga. It integrates scientific and practical approaches providing a much-needed integrative perspective that complements existing yoga books for all levels and styles of yoga students. Serving up a collection of valuable insights gleaned...

A complete guide to restorative yoga—50+ full-color photos and 40 adaptable sequences for deep rest, hormonal balance, and nervous-system health Gentle, science-backed practices for full mind-body relaxation, with a focus on women’s health Transform your yoga students’ practice—and your...

Using yoga to manage the challenges of cancer and its treatment Explains how to create a safe home yoga practice that addresses the specific physical needs, risks, and emotions of cancer patients and survivors Includes 53 yoga poses and 9 practice sequences that use movement and...

Achieving inner peace doesn't require intense physical exertion or complex meditation practices. Yoga Nidra is a state of deep consciousness that promotes intense relaxation and self-discovery. Yoga Nidra can foster tranquility and calm amidst the everyday chaos of the modern world.

Introduction to Pilates is an easy to follow 30 minute Pilates class devised to introduce some of the most popular mat based Pilates exercises. Introduction to Pilates is ideal for those with little or no previous experience who wish to enjoy Pilates and its many benefits. The class uses clear, easy to follow expert instruction to provide a well structured workout that gives all the information you need to form a solid foundation in the practice.

If you are looking for a well-rounded physical program that includes aerobic exercise and strength training, look no further. HIIT is for you. In this book, we will introduce you to high intensity interval training, debunking myths that surround the training technique. We'll explore the health benefits as well as recommended fitness levels and time required to undertake HIIT.

It was a beautiful fall day in Connecticut when Colleen Kelly Alexander, a lifelong athlete, rode her bike home from work. She had survived both a diagnosis of lupus and brain surgery, had a fulfilling career, and was married at last to the love of her life. Everything was good as she coasted...

Presenting ways in which Restorative Yoga can contribute to healing emotional wounds, this book invites yoga teachers, therapists and practitioners to consider the psychological impact of ethnic and race-based stress and trauma. It aids in the process of uncovering, examining, and healing one's...

An in-depth guide to blending the practice of yoga with cannabis Examines the physical, mental, spiritual, and energetic effects of cannabis and yoga, including their effects on the nervous system and chakras Explains how yoga practice offers a way to tune the human nervous system and...