This complete illustrated practical guide that reflects some of the most important developments in modern yoga teaching, inlcuding: the release of pent-up stress from busy lives, the emphasis on physical comfort and safety (working within your own abilities rather than forcing yourself into demanding postures), and a holistic approach, combining yoga with an appropriate lifesyle, especially with regard to diet and meditation. More than 200 step-by-step colour photographs take you through the esssential asanas (postures) and sequences, accompanied by clear and simple explantions. Special "boxes" suggest how beginners can adapt the classic postures to make them easier to perform - while more experienced students are shown how to progress to more challenging asanas as they build up their skills. Whatever your level of fitness and flexibility, Yoga for You is designed to meet your needs.

Author Biography

Tara Fraser took her first yoga classes alongside her mother at the age of six. Tara is the founder and director of Yoga Junction in north London where she trains teachers and leads workshops and classes. She is a Diploma Course Tutor for the British Wheel of Yoga and is a member of their education committee. A regular contributor to the magazine Yoga and Health, she is the author of many books on Yoga, including 3 for DBP.