The American Yoga Association Beginner's Manual Fully Revised and Updated

by Alice Christensen

A fully revised and updated edition of the classic beginner's guide to yoga, with all new black-and-white photographs, a new introduction from the author, and an updated chapter on diet and nutrition.

The American Yoga Association has set the standard for Yoga instruction for more than thirty years. Its classic Beginner's Manual has sold close to 100,000 copies nationwide since its release in 1987. Now fully revised and updated with all new photographs and revised text, this essential step-by-step guide provides students with the information and guidance they need to learn Yoga safely and effectively.

Now that there are an estimated 18 million Yoga enthusiasts in the United States, this influential resource is poised to inspire a whole new generation of students to discover the myriad physical and spiritual benefits of practicing Yoga.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Reference, Spirituality

238 pages, Paperback

First published July 15, 1987

About the author

Alice Christensen, founder of the American Yoga Association, pioneered nonreligious yoga education in the U.S. She authored several influential books, including 20-Minute Yoga Workouts and Yoga of the Heart, and continues to reside in Sarasota, Florida.

Reviews

[Maitri]

My first yoga book ever! The great inspiration that started this journey!

[Alison Whiteman]

Some of us do yoga for pain or stretching. I mention this due to the introduction which includes the all too often tie to some beam of light in one's bedroom one random day and then, "My mission is to do yoga all the time everywhere in spendy yoga gear!"

[Stephen Rynkiewicz]

My first year of yoga in the park was something like learning to square dance. The music was mellower but everyone seemed to know the steps. This tutorial gave me a few Arthur Murray patterns and my go-to warmup routine.

[Ann]

Contains some nice asana practice sequences.

[Megan]

simple book, holistic health, appreciate the images.

any time I think "I should stretch", I do the first three exercsises: shoulder rolls, elbows out, and neck roll.

that said, I gave it away cuz wasn't really using it but a good intro book.

[Wendi]

I use this book everyday, either from memory or by turning the pages. It is a good way to begin yoga and a path to continue yoga. It was not a mistake this book found me 10 years ago.