Hatha yoga sequence by a man4/21/2024 ![]() ![]() In Richard Hittleman’s Yoga 28 day plan, as the days progress, the student is instructed to perform a pose learned on a previous page. Speaking of referring back to earlier poses, this is one thing that some might find a little cumbersome. ![]() If an advance position is too challenging, he suggests referring back to an earlier version of the pose. There are often reminders to not go beyond one’s abilities, and to never strain. The level of difficulty increases as the days advance. It starts off with beginner poses and stretches. I am finding the pace of Richard Hittleman’s Yoga 28 day plan to be a good speed for learning. Subsequent days have a combination of new and/or advance positions combined with poses learned on previous days. After performing the abdominal lifts a couple of times, it becomes obvious why! The asanasĮach day presents a series of asanas with photos and a brief, specific explanation of how to perform each pose. An example is the wise suggestion to wait at least 90 minutes after eating before practicing. The foreword to the book promises that practically anyone, regardless of age or physical condition, will benefit from diligently following this 28 day plan.It also contains important pointers on preparing for your practice. However the practice plan and the yoga poses (asanas) themselves remain timeless. It does make occasional references to a 1960’s woman’s lifestyle which are a bit outdated. The book “Richard Hittleman’s Yoga 28 Day Exercise Plan” was first published in 1969. So, I thought I should look more deeply into his approach to Hatha Yoga. I see that it continues to benefit her in numerous ways. She’s our resident expert here at, and she still refers to his work in her current practice and teaching. As she mentioned in her review of Richard Hittleman’s Yoga for Health, Hittleman’s televised programs were how my mom, Lee, began to practice yoga in the first place. I’m using the original hardcover version (shown in these pictures), but a newer paperback version is also available. This book is from the yoga pioneer who brought Hatha Yoga to the masses via TV in the 1960s and 1970s. ![]() ***BIG NEWS: Richard Hittleman’s classic TV series “Yoga For Health” Has been released on DVD! Check it out at Today I reached the halfway point of Richard Hittleman’s Yoga 28 Day Exercise Plan. ![]()
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