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If you've ever taken classes in meditation or hatha yoga, then chances are you've heard the word “pranayama” mentioned at some point or another. Other similar terms include “breath control”, “pranic breathing”, “yoga breathing”, and “energy expansion.” This audiobook will teach you how to practice numerous specific breath control exercises on your own. Although pranayama is usually practiced together with hatha yoga, martial arts, and meditation, it can also stand on its own because of its many benefits.

As the creator of Forrest Yoga, Ana T. Forrest has been transforming people's lives throughout the world for more than thirty-five years. Her unique blend of physical practice, Eastern wisdom, and profound Native American ceremony takes her teachings literally off the mat and into daily life - to heal everything from addictive behaviors and eating disorders to chronic pain and injury.

The best salesmen in the world aren't salesmen at all. They're helpers.

If a restful night's sleep seems like an impossible dream, it's time to discover the transformative power of Yoga Nidra. "Yoga Nidra Meditations for Sleep" is your key to unlocking a world of tranquility and deep, healing rest.

Pantajali's Yoga Sutras have long been recognized as infallible guides to discovering the eternal joy and ultimate freedom that the great masters declare to be the birthright of every human being. In The Practice of the Yoga Sutra: Sadhana Pada, Pandit Tigunait elaborates on Patanjali's succinct and straightforward plan to transcend pain and embrace lasting happiness.

At 23, Andrew Forsthoefel headed out the back door of his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, with a backpack, an audio recorder, his copies of Whitman and Rilke, and a sign that read "Walking to Listen". He had just graduated from Middlebury College and was ready to begin his adult life, but he didn't know how. So he decided to take a cross-country quest for guidance, one where everyone he met would be his guide. In the year that followed, he faced an Appalachian winter and a Mojave summer. He met beasts inside: fear, loneliness, doubt.

Life is busy, full of things competing for our time and attention, and it’s easy to believe that the best way to get things done is just to keep going—as fast as possible. But that just isn’t true. In fact, taking time to re-centre ourselves can have tremendous personal and professional benefits. In this concise programme, sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry and yoga for sports specialist Lexie Williamson will guide you through tried-and-tested relaxation techniques designed especially for busy people—which, let’s face it, is all of us.

When it comes to powerlifting, there is not a lot of solid information available about drug use in the sport. If you want to learn how anabolic steroids are used within the sport of powerlifting, and learn how to gain muscle and strength at a rate faster than naturally possible...then you will want to listen to this book.

The #1 New York Times best seller Body for Life helped hundreds of thousands of people the world over to build stronger bodies and enjoy a higher quality of life. Now Dr. Pamela Peeke, best-selling author of Fight Fat After Forty, adapts the unique insights of the Body for Life program to the specific hormonal, metabolic, and physiological requirements of women so they can achieve the same rapid, life-transforming results.

You aren’t stuck with the body you have. You can make it better, even if you’ve mishandled it, and it’s far simpler than many people believe. Because here’s the truth: Every day, your body’s biology is changing. It’s getting stronger or weaker, younger or older, healthier or sicker, and the driving factor behind these changes isn’t your genes, environment, or even your age—it’s your lifestyle.

Tiredness. Pain. Stress. They affect your productivity. They rob you of precious time with your loved ones or your hobbies. They decrease the quality of your life. Could you imagine what it’s like to be free of these complaints more often than not? You’ll walk into the office with a spring in your step and deliver top-notch work. Then, you’ll get together with friends or do personal projects for hours. The good news is, you don’t have to resign yourself to merely imagining these outcomes.

Unlock the next level of mind-body transformation with Somatic Exercise Beyond Basics, the ultimate guide for those ready to deepen their connection to their body and elevate their well-being. This comprehensive book combines clear, step-by-step instructions with stunning photographic illustrations, making it the perfect resource for beginners and experienced practitioners.

Yoga in its authentic form is focused on inclusivity, inner work and peace. But the yoga that is practised in the Western world has got a little lost along the way… Join Nikita Desai on her mission to help us understand yoga beyond the physical poses and pricey outfits that we’re so familiar with today. Drawing on research and teachings from ancient sources, Desai helps us navigate this complex practice.

There’s a reason that the Vedas, a 5,000-year-old collection of celebrated verses from ancient India, have given rise to several world religions and influenced Western thinkers from Emerson to Ram Dass: they provide us with an accessible and effective path to liberation. With Sovereign Self, Acharya Shunya shares a groundbreaking guide to the wisdom of these classic texts so that each of us may emancipate ourselves from restrictive belief systems and discover our true nature—that which is always whole, joyful, and free.

Heart of the Matter: A Comprehensive Guide to Cardiovascular Health for Older Men Your heart is the key to living a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life—and Heart of the Matter: A Comprehensive Guide to Cardiovascular Health for Older Men is here to help you unlock its potential. This all-in-one guide goes beyond the basics to empower men over 50 with the knowledge and strategies they need to protect their hearts and live life to the fullest. Why This Book? Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among men, but it doesn’t have to be your future. Heart of the Matter is your ...

From celebrated fitness trainer Chris Powell, star of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, comes this inspirational weight-loss book to help anyone conquer their weight. You've seen him change lives on television. Now, in Choose to Lose, Powell presents fast and easy workouts, diet guidance, basic recipes, and insight into finding the true transformation mindset. Following his Carb Cycle Solution, you can drop pounds safely and quickly while learning how to "listen to your body" to optimize your overall health and fitness.

What’s your max squat? How much ya bench? What’s your best deadlift? Can you press your body weight? Today, pushing quantifiable expressions of strength, like your maxes, is becoming increasingly ubiquitous. However, though strength may be specific, real strength is much more than a powerlifting total - it’s about resilience, capability, and adaptability. It’s survival of the fittest after all, not the strongest.

In The Roots of Pelvic Floor Yoga, author, seasoned nurse, and yoga instructor, Heather Dolson, will take you on a transformative journey exploring the intricate history of body shaming in women as Dolson weaves a narrative that transcends time and societal norms. This isn't just a book; it's a manifesto for reclaiming your body and embracing a newfound sense of self.

More than just physical poses on a mat, yoga can be a profound path of self-realization. Lit from Within encourages listeners to pursue yoga in its fullness, examining conscious and unconscious habits, connecting to our inner landscapes, and freeing us to relate to ourselves and our world with a sacred outlook.

Imagine this (go ahead, it's an easy one): You're bored with your workouts. Nothing's changing; you're not getting stronger or leaner or feeling better, and, heck, maybe you'll just take a layoff and see what happens. You know what happens. That two-week layoff lasts a year, that's what happens! Now consider this: Traffic was light and you're 15 minutes early for your dental cleaning appointment. You flip open your device and bring up your new copy of Before We Go. By the time the dental tech calls you, you've heard two chapters and are amped to get to the gym. Your mind is racing through the appointment, and it's all you can do to stay in that squeaky lounge chair.