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<p> Yoga can tone the body, energise or relax you, balance your emotions and promote good health. In YOGA IN PRACTICE Katy takes you step-by-step through 50 core postures, including easier and more advanced versions where appropriate. She explains the physical and emotional benefits each one brings, whether it is building a strong body, stimulating the metabolism, alleviating specific health problems, increasing energy or lifting the spirits. She also describes how breathing and meditation can bring mental balance and a sense of peace in as little as ten minutes a day. For those who want to know more about the ancient practice of yoga, there are sections on spirituality, the chakras, mudras and chanting - all explained in a way that is easy for westerners to understand. </p> <p> </p> <p> Fully illustrated in colour, with clear and accessible text, this book shows you how to gain the most from your yoga practice, tailoring it to suit your own special needs. </p>