New York, NY: Samuel Weiser Inc., 1973. 3rd Printing. Quarto with dark brown cloth-backed boards and gilt stamping to spine; 159 pages; illustrations; 24 cm In very good condition with mild sunning and discoloration to boards and prior owner signature in ink on front pastedown; pages are clean and binding tight; full page photographs pop with glossy printing. . Hardcover. ISBN: 0877282358
Introduction and poses by Swami Vishnoudevananda (professor of Hatha Yoga at the Forest University in Rishikesh, Himalayas). Photos by Louis Frederic, accompanied by instructions for attaining the poses. A thorough exploration of yoga as it first began to circulate in wider western culture. A great gift for an experienced yogi in your life or for anyone hoping to understand the interplay of breath, body and mind for energy, calm and longevity. Contents: General remarks and presentation of the method. Technique of controlled breathing. Physical and mental relaxation. Salute to the sun. Asanas of the first degree. Asanas of the second degree. Asanas of the third degree. Training tables. // yoga, health, how-to
