With over 425,000 copies sold, How to Use Yoga demystifies that art of yoga, making it accessible to everyone who would like to start to practice at home, safely and effectively. The first part, Towards Physical Well-Being, presents a selection of 41 postures and variants, which can be attempted by beginners of all ages. The following section, Towards Mental Peace, introduces simple techniques for breath awareness and control. The second part, A Ten-Week Course, presents a unique course for beginners of postures and preparatory breath control techniques, with a photographic catalogue for each week. The book also includes a section on postures helpful for common problems, such as headaches, stiffness, pain in the shoulders and backache.• A practical yoga course, with step-by-stepphotographic guidance, written by one of the leadingexponents of the Iyengar method of yoga• Practice yoga safely with postures specially chosenfor beginners, that work on all the body systems• Over 450 colour photographs complement anauthorative text to form a remarkable course forhome learning or classwork• A unique stretch-and-relax programme, designedfor home practice, with carefully planned postures instretching, relaxation and breath control• Calm your mind, increase your concentration andrelieve stress – learn how to tone the muscles, acquiresuppleness, stimulate the circulation and improveoverall health• Achieve health and fulfilment through the timelesspractical philosophy of the Iyengar method of yoga - from Amzon