About this Book:

The systematic science of yoga will transform your body, mind, and soul. A comprehensive and practical illustrated guide to the essential elements of yoga, this book covers all aspects of practice: postures, breath training, relaxation, meditation, lifestyle, and fundamental philosophy.

Yoga: Mastering the Basics is unique in its integration of all the elements of yoga practice, which when combined will make life happier, healthier and more productive. The book is exquisitely designed with more than 400 high-quality duotones and stunning photography.

Included are two 60-minute illustrated posture sequences and chapters that cover the fundamentals of breathing, relaxation, meditation and the integration of yoga principles into everyday life. All of life is a spiritual journey. YOGA: Mastering the Basics is an invaluable guide to this journey that will serve through many years of practice.

A. Flexibility, Strength and Balance
About this Video:

A simple sequence of yoga postures and a few minutes of regular practice go a long way toward maintaining optimal health. If you are new to yoga or want a gentle rejuvenating practice, this video is a wonderful place to start. It features a simple sequence of progressive postures designed to tone the whole body and bring greater flexibility, strength, balance and coordination, as well as a clear and focused mind. This sequence is comprehensive but does not require the stamina of more difficult practices, and it is an excellent preparation for all yoga asanas. The sequence ends with a guided relaxation. This video corresponds to portions of the first asana sequence in the book Yoga: Mastering the Basics.
Length: 51 minutes

B. Deepen and Strengthen
About this Video:

Coordinating the movement of body, breath, and mind will balance the nervous system and unlock the true power of hatha yoga. If you want to develop your yoga practice, this video will guide you, deepening your experience of the postures. It incorporates a number of classic postures as well as the flowing movement of the sun salutation. This sequence will refine your awareness and help make good breathing, and the clarity of mind that comes with it, a greater part of your life. It is a systematic, balanced practice that ends with a guided relaxation. This video corresponds to portions of the second asana sequence in the book Yoga: Mastering the Basics.
Length: 60 minutes

About the Authors:
Sandra Anderson is a contributing editor and asana columnist for Yoga International magazine. She has been practicing and teaching yoga since 1981 and now trains yoga teachers in New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and other cities. She lives at the Himalayan Institute’s headquarters in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

Rolf Sovik, Psy.D., is spiritual director of the Himalayan Institute and a clinical psychologist in private practice. He has studied yoga in the U.S., India, and Nepal, and was initiated as a pandit in the Himalayan tradition in 1987. He lives at the Himalayan Institute of Buffalo, New York, where he serves as co-director with his wife, Mary Gail.