{"title":"Eyal Shifroni","description":"\u003cp\u003eInformative books from Eyal Shifroni provide information on the art of using yoga props in Iyengar yoga.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-chair-for-yoga","title":"A Chair for Yoga","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide will teach you everything you need to know about using a chair to improve your practice of Iyengar Yoga.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you are a beginner and flexibility challenges you, this guide will show you how to do the poses you find difficult, and relax in them, so your muscles will be able to soften and elongate. If your level is intermediate, this guide will show you how to extend the range and duration of the poses safely. If you are advanced, this guide will help you to work on difficult and challenging poses. If you are a teacher, this guide will give you many useful and enjoyable ideas for using chairs in your classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEyal Shifroni is a Senior Iyengar yoga teacher and holds a Ph.D degree in Computer Science. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya’akov in Israel and conducts yoga workshops in Israel and around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Please note that for some of the poses shown in this book a chair with front bar is required. Most poses can be practised using chairs with or without a front bar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EYALSH01","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32052199718979,"sku":"BKSHIFCHAI","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/7259\/1939\/products\/a-chair-for-yoga-bkshifchai.jpg?v=1595601231"},{"product_id":"props-for-yoga-vol-2-sitting-asanas-and-forward-extensions","title":"Props for Yoga Volume 2: Sitting Asana and Forward Extensions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2nd volume in a series of books by Eyal Shifroni presenting the use of props in yoga practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis book focuses on sitting asana and forward extensions. Both standard and innovative uses of props are shown. Clear step-by-step instructions are provided along with ample photos, comments and tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, each family of asana is preceded by a brief introduction incorporating excerpts from B.K.S. Iyengar and other yoga teachers and the author's personal perspectives. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEyal Shifroni is a Senior Iyengar yoga teacher and holds a Ph.D degree in Computer Science. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya’akov in Israel and conducts yoga workshops in Israel and around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EYALSH01","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32052200210499,"sku":"BKSHIFPRO2","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/7259\/1939\/files\/props-for-yoga.jpg?v=1766050627"},{"product_id":"props-for-yoga","title":"Props for Yoga","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yogamatters.live\/a-chair-for-yoga.html\"\u003eA Chair for Yoga\u003c\/a\u003e, Eyal Shifroni now expands his work to cover the \"classic\" Iyengar Yoga props, such as blankets, blocks, belts, walls, bolsters and ropes. This practical guide focuses on standing asana, containing ample photos to accompany the step-by-step instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, this guide is enriched by a short introduction to each family of asanas, accompanied with excerpts from B.K.S. Iyengar and other important teachers as well as with the author's own personal perspectives, comments on the physiological effects of the presented variations and tips for improving the practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEyal Shifroni is a Senior Iyengar yoga teacher and holds a Ph.D degree in Computer Science. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya’akov in Israel and conducts yoga workshops in Israel and around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EYALSH01","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32052200538179,"sku":"BKSHIFPROP","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/7259\/1939\/products\/props-for-yoga-bkshifprop-x.jpg?v=1595601234"},{"product_id":"props-for-yoga-vol-3-inverted-asanas","title":"Props for Yoga Volume 3: Inverted Asanas","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eAccording to author Eyal Shifroni, \"Inverted poses are the hallmark of yoga and its greatest gift to humanity\".\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eHowever, inverted poses present a challenge for most students. In this third volume in a series of guides presenting standard and innovative usages of props, Shifroni explores how props can play an important role in introducing inversions gradually and safely until the student feels ready for the final poses.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith hundreds of photos to illustrate the practical, step-by-step instructions on using props in the practice of Iyengar yoga, each asana description comes with an Effects section, explaining the desired effects of using the props in the specified manner, and a Tips section, providing clues about the physical and mental aspects of the asana. \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eEyal Shifroni is a Senior Iyengar yoga teacher and holds a Ph.D degree in Computer Science. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron-Ya’akov in Israel and conducts yoga workshops in Israel and around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EYALSH01","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32052638154819,"sku":"BKSHIFPRO3","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/7259\/1939\/files\/props-for-yoga-vol-three.jpg?v=1683708117"},{"product_id":"the-extended-chair-for-yoga","title":"The Extended Chair for Yoga","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe chair is a multi-purpose prop that offers a vast number of applications for all types of asanas and all levels of yoga students. It can:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Help beginners learn basic poses\u003cbr\u003e• Guide advanced practitioners toward advanced poses\u003cbr\u003e• Enable aging and injured people to continue their practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the initial publication of his successful book, A Chair for Yoga, the author has discovered many new and exciting ways of using the chair for yoga. This new book is an expanded, richer adaptation of the first book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• It more than doubles the number of variations, while still keeping the original variations from A Chair for Yoga.\u003cbr\u003e• It includes more than 600 photos - illustrating how to perform each variation.\u003cbr\u003e• It contains 8 new practice sequences, in addition to the one presented in A Chair for Yoga.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a lot to explore in this book for both yoga practitioners and yoga teachers. One\u003cbr\u003eof the sequences even caters to non-practitioners who may wish to refresh during\u003cbr\u003etheir office workday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who studied A Chair for Yoga will find a trove of new ideas for hours\u003cbr\u003eof enjoyable yoga practice and exploration of the asanas!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EYALSH01","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32053410398275,"sku":"BKSHIFEXTE","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/7259\/1939\/products\/extended-chair-for-yoga.jpg?v=1598099748"},{"product_id":"props-for-yoga-vol-4-backbends-a-guide-to-iyengar-yoga-practice-with-props","title":"Props for Yoga Volume 4: Backbends, A Guide to Iyengar Yoga Practice with Props","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeveloped by B.K.S Iyengar, props have been instrumental in bringing his vision of \"Yoga is for All\" to life, benefiting countless individuals. These props have made it possible for people of all ages and health conditions to experience the positive effects of asana practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 4th volume of the \"Props for Yoga\" series introduces the effective utilization of props to enhance and refine the practice of backbends. With detailed step-by-step instructions, accompanied by abundant photos and useful tips, practitioners can optimize their backbend postures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe book covers backbends at various levels, ranging from fundamental to highly advanced poses, ensuring that it caters to the diverse needs of all practitioners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EYALSH01","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698758029487,"sku":"BKSHIFPRO4","price":30.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/7259\/1939\/files\/props-for-yoga-eyal-shifroni.jpg?v=1692354577"},{"product_id":"yoga-in-nature-and-natural-props-for-yoga","title":"Yoga in Nature and Natural Props for Yoga","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eYoga in Nature and Natural Props for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYoga offers a highly original exploration – both philosophical and practical – of practicing yoga in nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe authors, Dr. Eyal Shifroni, a senior Iyengar yoga teacher, and Ohad Nachtomy, a philosophy professor at Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, and dedicated yoga practitioner, join forces to compose this original book. Drawing on their personal experiences and deep appreciation for practicing yoga in natural surroundings, they explore the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. They strive to convey the unique and transformative effects of practicing yoga in nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs practitioners of the Iyengar method of yoga, Eyal and Ohad demonstrate how nature offers a myriad of extraordinary props for enhancing one's yoga practice. They offer insightful suggestions for using the sand on the beach, the trees in the forest, and the rocks in the mountains as natural aids for yoga. By tapping into the inherent qualities of these elements, practitioners can deepen their practice and find new dimensions of support, stability, and inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe book features plentiful color photographs and detailed instructions that elucidate the use of natural elements as yoga props. It also offers a fine artistic design. 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