Yoga for Women. A Complete Illustrated Guide

Geeta S. Iyengar — an authoritative yoga master and the daughter of one of the most renowned and respected yoga teachers of our time, B.K.S. Iyengar, wrote this book specifically for women.

"Yoga for Women" has long been a classic of yoga literature, a bestseller, and has been translated into many languages.
You will learn why yoga is so important in a woman's life, master the technique of performing basic asanas and pranayama taking into account female physiology, understand how to practice gently during different periods of life (menstruation, pregnancy, menopause) for health benefits, and discover the subtleties of the philosophy and art of yoga.

This book serves as a visual illustrated guide for yoga practice — all asanas and pranayamas are accompanied by detailed descriptions and photographs, it provides workout programs for different levels of preparation, and discusses the theory of yoga, female physiology, and anatomy.

This is the second edition of the book in a convenient practical format with a quality soft cover — such a book can easily be taken along to yoga classes.

In the book:
— over 200 photographs of asanas;
— workout programs;
— descriptions of techniques for performing the basic asanas of yoga considering female physiology;
— recommendations for practicing yoga during pregnancy;
— basic yoga breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation techniques (dhyana) are described;
— theory and philosophy of yoga.