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conversations.value: What could be a title for a book about Hatha, Yoga, Illustrated with the genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Exercise & Fitness?
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conversations.value: A title for this book could be 'Hatha Yoga Illustrated'
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conversations.value: Provide the first three paragraphs for this book.
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conversations.value: Hatha Yoga Illustrated
  There are many schools of hatha yoga. Each school offers something unique. Unlike many other forms of physical activity and spiritual practice there is a level and style of hatha yoga for almost everyone. Authors Martin Kirk and Brooke Boon are both certified instructors in alignment-based yoga and the Baptiste Power Yoga school, respectively.
  Anyone can benefit from the practice of yoga. People of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, and religions come to yoga. Some are in great health; others come with injuries or physical limitations. Some travel for a brief distance along the path; others embrace the journey as a lifelong pursuit. This great practice is big enough for everyone with the desire to improve their health and learn to live life from a place of joy and adventure. Regardless of your starting point, there is no doubt that you will meet many like-minded travelers on your journey. Yoga is enjoying an unprecedented surge in popularity in the West, with an estimated sixteen million Americans practicing some form of yoga. There are classes for all levels and a variety of different styles from which to choose. You can begin your journey from right where you are today in the manner that speaks most to your heart.
  The documented medical benefits of yoga include increased strength and stamina, relief of stress and anxiety, and lowered blood pressure. Most students find that they feel better with a regular practice of yoga in their lives. Whether you are seeking to improve your athletic performance, heal an old injury, or increase your flexibility, you will find the practice of yoga to be filled with rich traditions and meaning that can enhance your quality of life. And do not measure your success in yoga by how well you are able to do a particular pose. Just enjoy the ride. For with yoga, as with any worthwhile undertaking, the joy is in the journey, not the destination.
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conversations.value: Hatha Yoga Illustrated
  There are many schools of hatha yoga. Each school offers something unique. Unlike many other forms of physical activity and spiritual practice there is a level and style of hatha yoga for almost everyone. Authors Martin Kirk and Brooke Boon are both certified instructors in alignment-based yoga and the Baptiste Power Yoga school, respectively.
  Anyone can benefit from the practice of yoga. People of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, and religions come to yoga. Some are in great health; others come with injuries or physical limitations. Some travel for a brief distance along the path; others embrace the journey as a lifelong pursuit. This great practice is big enough for everyone with the desire to improve their health and learn to live life from a place of joy and adventure. Regardless of your starting point, there is no doubt that you will meet many like-minded travelers on your journey. Yoga is enjoying an unprecedented surge in popularity in the West, with an estimated sixteen million Americans practicing some form of yoga. There are classes for all levels and a variety of different styles from which to choose. You can begin your journey from right where you are today in the manner that speaks most to your heart.
  The documented medical benefits of yoga include increased strength and stamina, relief of stress and anxiety, and lowered blood pressure. Most students find that they feel better with a regular practice of yoga in their lives. Whether you are seeking to improve your athletic performance, heal an old injury, or increase your flexibility, you will find the practice of yoga to be filled with rich traditions and meaning that can enhance your quality of life. And do not measure your success in yoga by how well you are able to do a particular pose. Just enjoy the ride.
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conversations.value: The place you choose for your meditation is important. It is the way you honor both your meditation ritual and yourself. Select a sacred space to support your meditation practice in a way that honors the things that have meaning for you. You may choose a space filled with light and fresh air or one that is cozy and warm. The most important thing is that your space helps to transport you to that sacred place within yourself.
  Also, it is powerful to come back to the same place each time you sit for meditation. Your continued practice will build the energy in your space, establishing a strong, peaceful vibration. The ideal space is a room with no other purpose (except possibly your hatha yoga practice). If it is not possible to set aside a whole room just for meditation, select a corner of a room that is free from distraction.
  It is a wonderful practice to create an altar in your meditation space. An altar can transform your mediation space, because it creates a sense of ritual. And ritual can take you right into your heart, because it serves to remind you of what is important. Your altar can be anything you want it to be as long as it is something that matters to you. There are no rules, so be creative. Some items you might use on your altar are candles, incense, pictures of teachers or others you look up to, and pictures of deities or great beings. These items will uplift your senses and establish a pure energy. Flowers can be an offering to your favorite deities or can simply invite your heart to open.
  The best times to meditate are just before sunrise and at sunset. These are the times when nature slows her activity, birds are quiet, and animals do not stir. Because we are connected with the natural world our minds and bodies are also still at these times, yet we can remain alert. As often as possible, practice your meditation at the same time each day. Consistency builds a strong and useful meditation practice.
  Your meditation practice can be an excellent complement for your asana practice. If you begin or end your practice with 5 to 10 minutes of meditation you will find that both practices benefit. However you do it, it is recommended that you create a regular meditation practice. Even 5 to 10 minutes each day will show positive results in your state and clarity of mind.
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conversations.value: Even 5 to 10 minutes each day will show positive results in your state and clarity of mind.. However you do it, it is recommended that you create a regular meditation practice. If you begin or end your practice with 5 to 10 minutes of meditation you will find that both practices benefit.
  Your meditation practice can be an excellent complement for your asana practice. Consistency builds a strong and useful meditation practice. As often as possible, practice your meditation at the same time each day. Because we are connected with the natural world our minds and bodies are also still at these times, yet we can remain alert. These are the times when nature slows her activity, birds are quiet, and animals do not stir.
  The best times to meditate are just before sunrise and at sunset. Flowers can be an offering to your favorite deities or can simply invite your heart to open. These items will uplift your senses and establish a pure energy. Some items you might use on your altar are candles, incense, pictures of teachers or others you look up to, and pictures of deities or great beings. There are no rules, so be creative. Your altar can be anything you want it to be as long as it is something that matters to you. And ritual can take you right into your heart, because it serves to remind you of what is important. An altar can transform your mediation space, because it creates a sense of ritual.
  It is a wonderful practice to create an altar in your meditation space. If it is not possible to set aside a whole room just for meditation, select a corner of a room that is free from distraction. The ideal space is a room with no other purpose (except possibly your hatha yoga practice). Your continued practice will build the energy in your space, establishing a strong, peaceful vibration.
  Also, it is powerful to come back to the same place each time you sit for meditation. The most important thing is that your space helps to transport you to that sacred place within yourself. You may choose a space filled with light and fresh air or one that is cozy and warm. Select a sacred space to support your meditation practice in a way that honors the things that have meaning for you. It is the way you honor both your meditation ritual and yourself.The place you choose for your meditation is important
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conversations.value: Provide the last five paragraphs.. Start with the sentence 'This is primarily a back-bending salutation'.
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conversations.value: This is primarily a back-bending salutation. Coordinate your movements with your breath. If you need to rest, remain in Child's Pose for 10 breaths before continuing with the series. This series is shown leading with the right side. Complete the entire series and then repeat leading with your left side.
  This is a full range series incorporating forward-, side-, and back-bending poses. Coordinate your movements with ujjayi breathing. If you need to rest, remain in Child's Pose for 10 breaths before continuing with the series.
  Brooke has a deep appreciation for the practice of yoga and connection to Christ as a collective and authentic path to wellness. "The love of the Lord and His Word has given this practice its power, flow, and grace. It is like nothing I have ever taught or been taught. It is a true form of worship."
  Brooke lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband, Jarrett, and three children, Jory, Jace, and Brynn. You can connect with Brooke at www.holyyoga.net or by calling 866-737-HOLY.
  Following a shoulder injury in 1999, Daniel began practicing hatha yoga. Having discovered the therapeutic benefits and the misconceptions about this East Indian philosophy, he began working on a series of yoga and meditation photographs that evolved into the Yoga Project (www.diturophotography.com/typ).