The hectic pace of urban life takes its toll of the city-dweller. Both his general health and mental well-being suffer as a result of the strain. This practical book explains in detail the systems of the human body and the techniques of Yoga. The authors show in a step by fashion how it is possible to use Yoga to combat the tensions of a fast paced life and achieve physical and mental tranquility. A special chapter on Yoga and Heart breaks new ground in using the ancient art of Yoga to combat coronary ailments - the most notorious killer in our times.
| Preface | |
| Heart Trouble? Why not try Yoga | 1 |
| Skeletal System | 11 |
| Muscular System | 15 |
| Respiratory System | 21 |
| Nervous System | 26 |
| Autonomic Nervous System & Yoga Practices | 31 |
| Endocrine System | 33 |
| Cardiovascular System | 38 |
| Digestive System | 43 |
| Excretory System | 48 |
| Yogic Exercises (Postures) And Physical Exercises | 53 |
| Principles of Yogic Postures | 59 |
| Yoga and the Diet | 62 |
| Yoga and Obesity | 66 |
| Yoga and Relaxation | 68 |
| Yoga as a Remedy for Addictions | 73 |
| Yoga and Sex | 79 |
| Yoga and Beauty | 84 |
| Yoga and Backache | 87 |
| Points to Remember Before Starting Yogic Asanas | 90 |
| Yogic Curriculum | 93 |
| Yogic Exercises | |
| Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation | 97 |
| Swastikasana or the Auspicious pose | 102 |
| Padmasana - Lotus pose; Cross-legged pose | 104 |
| Eka Padasana - Alternate leg raise | 107 |
| Uttanapadasana - Both legs raise | 109 |
| Naukasana - Boat pose; Supine curl | 111 |
| Viparitkarani - Inclined Topsy-turvy pose | 113 |
| Sarvangasana - Pan-Physical pose; Shoulder stand | 115 |
| Shirshasana - Topsy-turvy pose; Head stand | 119 |
| Matsyasana - Fish pose; Supine backward curl | 123 |
| Halasana - Plough pose; Supine backward stretch | 126 |
| Bhujangasana - Cobra pose; Prone trunk raise | 129 |
| Ardha-Shalabhasana - Half locust pose; Prone alternate leg raise | 131 |
| Shalabhasana - Locust pose; Prone legs raise | 133 |
| Dhanurasana - Bow pose; Backward curl | 135 |
| Vakrasana - Twisted pose; Simple trunk twist | 138 |
| Ardha Matsyendrasana - Spinal twist; Trunk twist | 140 |
| Pada Hastasana - Standing toe touch | 143 |
| Paschimatanasana or Paschimottanasana - Posterior Stretching pose | 146 |
| Vajrasana - Pelvic pose; Kneeling pose | 148 |
| Suptavajrasana - Supine pose | 150 |
| Yoga Mudra - Cross legged forward bend; Yogic lock | 152 |
| Parvatasana - Arms stretched over head; Mountain pose | 154 |
| Gomukhasana - Cowhead pose | 156 |
| Talasana - Standing stretch; Palm pose | 158 |
| Konasana - Angular pose; Lateral stretch | 160 |
| Trikonasana - Triangular pose | 163 |
| Chakrasana - Lateral bend; Wheel pose | 165 |
| Kanthasana - Brahma Mudra - Head turning | 168 |
| Vrikshasana - Tree pose; Leg balance | 170 |
| Mayurasana - Peacock pose; Prone horizontal balance | 172 |
| Pavana Muktasana - Gas liberating pose | 174 |
| Uddiyana Bandha - Abdominal pull; Diaphragm raising | 176 |
| Tadagi Mudra - Supine abdominal pull | 179 |
| Agnisara - Gastric fire stimulator; Abdominal press and pull | 181 |
| Shavasana - Corpselike pose; Supine relaxation | 183 |
| Makarasana - Prone relaxation pose; Crocodile pose | 185 |
| Kapalbhati - Bellow-type breathing; Sinus Cleanser | 187 |
| Anuloma Viloma - Alternative nostril breathing | 190 |
| Ujjayi - Frictional breathing | 192 |
| Tables of Food Values | |
| A. Cereal and Grain and Products | 194 |
| B. Pulses & Legumes | 196 |
| C. Leafy vegetables | 198 |
| D. Roots and Other Tubers | 202 |
| E. Other Vegetables | 204 |
| F. Nuts and Seeds | 207 |
| G. Condiments, Spice, etc. | 209 |
| H. Fruits | 211 |
| I. Fishes and Other Sea Foods | 216 |
| J. Other Flesh Foods | 219 |
| K. Milk & Dairy Products | 220 |
| L. Fats and Edible Oils | 221 |
| M. Miscellaneous Foodstuffs | 222 |
| N. Distilled Alcoholic Beverages | 224 |
| O. Wines | 226 |
| P. Fermented Malt Beverages | 227 |
| Q. Oxalic Acid Contents | 228 |
| R. Purine content of food | 229 |
| Desirable Weights for Men & Women | 230 |
| Index | 231 |
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The hectic pace of urban life takes its toll of the city-dweller. Both his general health and mental well-being suffer as a result of the strain. This practical book explains in detail the systems of the human body and the techniques of Yoga. The authors show in a step by fashion how it is possible to use Yoga to combat the tensions of a fast paced life and achieve physical and mental tranquility. A special chapter on Yoga and Heart breaks new ground in using the ancient art of Yoga to combat coronary ailments - the most notorious killer in our times.
| Preface | |
| Heart Trouble? Why not try Yoga | 1 |
| Skeletal System | 11 |
| Muscular System | 15 |
| Respiratory System | 21 |
| Nervous System | 26 |
| Autonomic Nervous System & Yoga Practices | 31 |
| Endocrine System | 33 |
| Cardiovascular System | 38 |
| Digestive System | 43 |
| Excretory System | 48 |
| Yogic Exercises (Postures) And Physical Exercises | 53 |
| Principles of Yogic Postures | 59 |
| Yoga and the Diet | 62 |
| Yoga and Obesity | 66 |
| Yoga and Relaxation | 68 |
| Yoga as a Remedy for Addictions | 73 |
| Yoga and Sex | 79 |
| Yoga and Beauty | 84 |
| Yoga and Backache | 87 |
| Points to Remember Before Starting Yogic Asanas | 90 |
| Yogic Curriculum | 93 |
| Yogic Exercises | |
| Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation | 97 |
| Swastikasana or the Auspicious pose | 102 |
| Padmasana - Lotus pose; Cross-legged pose | 104 |
| Eka Padasana - Alternate leg raise | 107 |
| Uttanapadasana - Both legs raise | 109 |
| Naukasana - Boat pose; Supine curl | 111 |
| Viparitkarani - Inclined Topsy-turvy pose | 113 |
| Sarvangasana - Pan-Physical pose; Shoulder stand | 115 |
| Shirshasana - Topsy-turvy pose; Head stand | 119 |
| Matsyasana - Fish pose; Supine backward curl | 123 |
| Halasana - Plough pose; Supine backward stretch | 126 |
| Bhujangasana - Cobra pose; Prone trunk raise | 129 |
| Ardha-Shalabhasana - Half locust pose; Prone alternate leg raise | 131 |
| Shalabhasana - Locust pose; Prone legs raise | 133 |
| Dhanurasana - Bow pose; Backward curl | 135 |
| Vakrasana - Twisted pose; Simple trunk twist | 138 |
| Ardha Matsyendrasana - Spinal twist; Trunk twist | 140 |
| Pada Hastasana - Standing toe touch | 143 |
| Paschimatanasana or Paschimottanasana - Posterior Stretching pose | 146 |
| Vajrasana - Pelvic pose; Kneeling pose | 148 |
| Suptavajrasana - Supine pose | 150 |
| Yoga Mudra - Cross legged forward bend; Yogic lock | 152 |
| Parvatasana - Arms stretched over head; Mountain pose | 154 |
| Gomukhasana - Cowhead pose | 156 |
| Talasana - Standing stretch; Palm pose | 158 |
| Konasana - Angular pose; Lateral stretch | 160 |
| Trikonasana - Triangular pose | 163 |
| Chakrasana - Lateral bend; Wheel pose | 165 |
| Kanthasana - Brahma Mudra - Head turning | 168 |
| Vrikshasana - Tree pose; Leg balance | 170 |
| Mayurasana - Peacock pose; Prone horizontal balance | 172 |
| Pavana Muktasana - Gas liberating pose | 174 |
| Uddiyana Bandha - Abdominal pull; Diaphragm raising | 176 |
| Tadagi Mudra - Supine abdominal pull | 179 |
| Agnisara - Gastric fire stimulator; Abdominal press and pull | 181 |
| Shavasana - Corpselike pose; Supine relaxation | 183 |
| Makarasana - Prone relaxation pose; Crocodile pose | 185 |
| Kapalbhati - Bellow-type breathing; Sinus Cleanser | 187 |
| Anuloma Viloma - Alternative nostril breathing | 190 |
| Ujjayi - Frictional breathing | 192 |
| Tables of Food Values | |
| A. Cereal and Grain and Products | 194 |
| B. Pulses & Legumes | 196 |
| C. Leafy vegetables | 198 |
| D. Roots and Other Tubers | 202 |
| E. Other Vegetables | 204 |
| F. Nuts and Seeds | 207 |
| G. Condiments, Spice, etc. | 209 |
| H. Fruits | 211 |
| I. Fishes and Other Sea Foods | 216 |
| J. Other Flesh Foods | 219 |
| K. Milk & Dairy Products | 220 |
| L. Fats and Edible Oils | 221 |
| M. Miscellaneous Foodstuffs | 222 |
| N. Distilled Alcoholic Beverages | 224 |
| O. Wines | 226 |
| P. Fermented Malt Beverages | 227 |
| Q. Oxalic Acid Contents | 228 |
| R. Purine content of food | 229 |
| Desirable Weights for Men & Women | 230 |
| Index | 231 |
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