{"product_id":"2940012295262","title":"Yoga: A Yoga Book for Beginners and Experts","description":"Yoga in its full form combines physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and a distinct philosophy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoga is intended to increase relaxation and balance the mind, body, and the spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly written descriptions of yoga are in Sanskrit, the classical language of India.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe word \"yoga\" comes from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means \"yoke or union.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is believed that this describes the union between the mind and the body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first known text, The Yoga Sutras, was written more than 2,000 years ago, although yoga may have been practiced as early as 5,000 years ago. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoga was originally developed as a method of discipline and attitudes to help people reach spiritual enlightenment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sutras outline eight limbs or foundations of yoga practice that serve as spiritual guidelines:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- yama (moral behavior)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- niyama (healthy habits)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- asana (physical postures)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- pranayama (breathing exercises)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- pratyahara (sense withdrawal)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- dharana (concentration)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- dhyana (contemplation)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- samadhi (higher consciousness)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe numerous schools of yoga incorporate these eight limbs in varying proportions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHatha yoga, the most commonly practiced in the United States and Europe, emphasizes two of the eight limbs: postures (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of the major styles of hatha yoga include Ananda, Anusara, Ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar, Kripalu, Kundalini, and Viniyoga.","brand":"Karen Whistles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145255600368,"sku":"2940012295262","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940012295262_p0.jpg?v=1763554313","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940012295262","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}