Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India.
The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being apart from striking a balance between all aspects of life. Today it is practiced widely in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.
Recognizing its universal appeal and to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga., the United Nations has proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.
The UN Yoga Day observance website states: “The essence of yoga is balance – not just balance within the body or that between the mind and the body, but also balance in the human relationship with the world. Yoga emphasizes the values of mindfulness, moderation, discipline and perseverance…..Yoga can be an important instrument in the collective quest of humanity for promoting sustainable lifestyle in harmony with planet Earth. ”
Whether you are an advanced practitioner of yoga, or just know the basic postures, a bevy of resources on yoga are accessible with your Livingston Public Library card, to guide and motivate you in your practice.
Magazines and Ebooks
Several yoga themed magazines and ebooks can be borrowed on Libby.
Online Learning
Books
Chair Yoga For Seniors : Stretches and Poses That You Can Do Sitting Down At Home by Lynn Lehmkuhl
Essential Chakra Yoga : Poses To Balance, Heal, and Energize The Body and Mind by Christina D’Arrigo
Healing Through Yoga : Transform Loss Into Empowerment With More Than 75 Yoga Poses And Meditations by Paul Denniston
Living In The Light by Deepak Chopra
Restorative Yoga : Relax Restore Re-energize by Caren Baginski
Stay Young With Yoga : Use the Power Of Yoga To Stay Youthful, Fit and Pain-free At Any Age by Nicola Jane Hobbs
The Stories Behind The Poses : The Indian Mythology That Inspired 50 Yoga Postures by Raj Balkaran
Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis : A Practical Guide For People With MS and Yoga Teachers by Garth McLean
Yoga After 50 For Dummies by Larry Payne
Yoga For Flexibility : Poses And Practices For Improving Full-Body Mobility Over Time by Adriana Lee
Yoga For Inflexible People by Max Lowenstein
Yoga For Weight Loss by Loren Fishman
Yoga Where You Are : Customize Your Practice For Your Body and Your Life by Dianne Bondy
Namaste,
Archana, Adult Services & Acquisitions Librarian