Mind-Body Fitness For Dummies

by Iknoian, Therese

• ISBN13: 9780764553042
• ISBN10: 0764553046
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-22
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

" This comprehensive guide offers the tools and information you need... " Ken Germano, American Council on Excercise (ACE) Motivate your mind + excercise your body = Results! Take your energy to a new level with a holistic fitness program If you're looking for a fitness program that targets your mind as well as your body, look no further. Illuminating the leading holistic traditions and techniques, this friendly guide shows you how to set up a personalized workout that can not only increase your strength and flexibility, but also help you relax, focus, and maintain balance. Discover how to: Create a customized mind-body workout Gain flexibility and balance with Yoga Shape up with Chinese martial arts Tune your body with Pilates Explore the Alexander Technique, Body Rolling, and more The Dummies Way " ... Mind-Body Fitness For Dummies is an important contribution in making these excercises more accessible to everyone." -- Kathie Davis, ExecutiveDirector of IDEA, The Health & Fitness Source Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Author Biography

Therese Iknoian is president of the Total Fitness Network, a contributor to Walking<SUP>&#174;</SUP> and Your Health magazines, and a competitive race walker.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xxv
Introduction	1	(8)
Part I: Setting Out on the Mind-Body Path	9	(52)
Making the Mind-Body Connection	11	(12)
Choosing Your Path	23	(14)
Finding What You Need: Garments, Gear, Space, and Instruction	37	(12)
Bringing You All the Movement Basics	49	(12)
Part II: The Science and Art of Mind-Body Methods	61	(20)
Getting Your Mind and Body Fit and Healthy	63	(6)
Managing Your Health Mindfully	69	(12)
Part III: Yoga Primer and Postures	81	(50)
You Go, Yoga! The Basics and Benefits	83	(8)
Preparing Yoga Postures	91	(32)
Lining Up Your Yoga Sequence	123	(8)
Part IV: The Flow of Ancient Chinese Mind-Body Arts	131	(56)
Slowing Down with Tai Chi Chuan	133	(28)
Finding Your Inner Fountain of Energy with Qigong	161	(20)
Mixing and Matching Chinese Mind-Body Arts	181	(6)
Part V: Presenting Pilates	187	(48)
Benefitting from the Power of Pilates Movement	189	(6)
Performing Pilates-Inspired Exercise	195	(34)
Picking a Pilates Lineup	229	(6)
Part VI: Exploring More Mind-Body Methods	235	(68)
Trying Out the Modern Classics	237	(34)
Meeting the New Kids on the Mind-Body Block	271	(32)
Part VII: Pulling It All Together	303	(28)
Making Mind-Body Your Fitness Lifestyle	305	(12)
Fitting Mind-Body Methods into a Complete Picture	317	(14)
Part VIII: The Part of Tens	331	(22)
Ten Reasons to Try Mind-Body Workouts	333	(4)
Ten Physical Benefits to No-Pain, You-Gain Mind-Body Fitness	337	(4)
Ten Times to Take a Mind-Body Moment	341	(4)
Ten Tips for Finding the Best Teacher, Class, or Video	345	(8)
Appendix: Your Resource for More Mind-Body Fitness Ideas	353	(12)
Index	365