Yoga is an ancient system designed to promote health,
harmony, and self-awareness. In India, its country of origin,
yoga is known as the science of healthy living. Although one
aspect of yoga, the asanas, or physical postures, has been
popularized in Western culture in the last 50 years, asanas
have traditionally been practiced in the wider context of an
integrated system that includes breath work, meditation, and
spiritual development. The focus on the physical aspect of yoga
is often the first step a person takes on the Path of Yoga.
This book will be primarily concerned with the practice of Hatha
Yoga: the physical postures and breathing techniques combined
with mindfulness.
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