Yoga Beats the Blues

by Raskin, Donna

• ISBN13: 9781592330225
• ISBN10: 1592330223
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: Fair Winds Pr

Summary

Yoga has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve symptoms of depression. In Yoga Beats the Blues, you'll learn simple yoga poses that clear the clutter in your mind and improve your outlook on life. These easy-to-do routines will help you feel better and release anxiety quickly. And, when practiced regularly, you can use these routines to keep depression and anxiety at bay forever. With full-color photos and step-by-step instructions, Donna Raskin explains how to use yoga to improve your mood, relax, and find the happiness that resides within you. The routines are designed to take you through the day and include an early morning energizer, an afternoon mood pick-me-up, a relaxing evening routine, and numerous other poses and postures to encourage a calm and centered feeling. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction: My Story	p. 9
Sitting, Breathing, and Meditation	p. 34
Morning Routine to Wake Up and Energize for the Day	p. 46
Balancing Postures to Improve Concentration and Memory	p. 64
Cheer Up and Calm Down in 10 Minutes	p. 82
A Centering and Challenging 20-Minute Daytime Workout	p. 92
A Relaxing Evening Routine	p. 126
10 "On the Spot" Solutions	p. 136
Afterword	p. 171
Acknowledgments	p. 175
About the Author	p. 176
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