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It's a workout unlike any other, strengthening the body and purifying the mind--and with this introduction to ashtanga's dynamic sequences (asanas), anyone can participate. From easy poses for beginners through more challenging ones, from warm-ups to finishing movements, scores of sitting and standing positions will vitalize you while they promote wellness. The breathing and relaxation techiniques, warm-ups, combinations, advice on hydration and diet, and hundreds of color photographs will have you tapping into your body's energy centers on your way toward spiritual harmony.Juliet Pegrum is the author of 'Ashtanga Yoga: The Complete Mind and Body Workout', published 2001 under ISBN 9780806966557 and ISBN 0806966556.
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