Table of Contents
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
Basic Principles
The Purpose of Yoga Postures
Physical Postures and Mental Awareness
Basic Rules for Yoga Practice
Postures [Introduction]
Standing Poses
The Full Yogic Breath
Vrikasana, the Tree Pose
Garudasana, the Twisted Pose
Chandrasana, the Moon Pose
Padahastasana, the Jackknife Pose moving into The Backward Bend
Trikonasana, the Triangle Pose
Utkatasana, the Chair Pose
Relaxation Poses
Sasamgasana, the Hare Pose
Supta-Vajrasana, the Supine Firm Pose; Alternate Position, The Camel Pose
Matsyasana, the Fish Pose
Savasana, the Corpse Pose
Spinal Stretches
Paschimotanasana, the Posterior Stretching Pose
Janushirasana, the Head-to-the-Knee Pose
Halasana, the Plow Pose
Karnapirasana, the Ear-Closing Pose
Bhujangasana, the Cobra Pose
Dhanurasana, the Bow Pose
Chakrasana, the Circle Pose
Ardha-Matsyendrasana, the Half Spinal Twist
Ardha-Salabhasana, the Half Locust Pose
Salabhasana, the Full Locust Pose
Akarshana Dhanurasana, the Pulling-the-Bow Pose
Inverted Poses
Viparita Karani, the Simple Inverted Pose
Sarvangasana, the Shoulderstand
Sirshasana, the Headstand
Sitting Poses
Vajrasana, the Firm Pose
Siddhasana, the Perfect Pose
Padmasana, the Lotus Pose
Yoga Mudra, the Symbol of Yoga
Meditation
Appendices
A. Breathing Exercises
B. Poses and Affirmations
C. Routines
See Also: Intro Sample Chapter Behind the Scenes
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