About this title: Bikram Choudhury wrote BIKRAM?S BEGINNING YOGA CLASS in 1978 with the intention of popularizing his version of hatha yoga in the west. Practiced at 105 degrees temperature with 60% humidity, Bikram yoga involves manipulating blood flow in the body by creating a "tourniquet" effect through various postures, which in turn affects the organs, muscles, and immune system. Many years following its initial publication, this guide still serves as a clear introduction to the basics of the major asanas and pranayama (deep breathing). Bikram presents the information in a simple yet conversational tone, ...
read more
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Edition: Illustrated. No printing stated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Los Angeles, CA
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780874770827ISBN:0874770823
Description: Good in fair dust jacket. 8vo. General wear to covers. DJ is heavily worn with multiple edge tears. DJ is not price clipped. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 211 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Oversized Paperback.
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780874770827ISBN:0874770823
Description: Near very good condition. B&W Photographs and Illustrations. 211 pp. Lightly edgeworn and soiled. Inscribed by author, Bikram Choudhury. read more
Description: New. 0874770823 Like New! 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Fast Shipping! ! ! We are ECO-CONSCIOUS by using recycled packaging materials, when possible, and send order confirmations/receipts digitally via E-mail. Thank you for your consideration. read more
Description: Good. 0874770823 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Tarcher
Date Published: 1978-11-01
ISBN-13:9780874770827ISBN:0874770823
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Tarcher
Date Published: 1978-11-01
ISBN-13:9780874770827ISBN:0874770823
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
"Reading the book is the first step to changing your life. The next step is finding a class and making the commitment to go regularly. Change your body, change your mind, change your life. It is NEVER too late."
"There is not much to say about this book because if you know Bikram and Bikram Yoga, you know what to expect. This book is written exactly as Bikram holds his own classes. I really enjoyed reading it because you can actually hear him talk as you read some of the paragraphs.
What I was missing was a little bit more of the science and medicine behind it, but I guess it adds to the fascination if it is not analyzed to the last asana :-)"
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
