Yoga For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

by Georg Feuerstein; Larry Payne

• ISBN13: 9780470630440
• ISBN10: 0470630442
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The long-awaited update of the trusted yoga bookA decade since its initial publication, Yoga For Dummies, 2nd Edition has been updated and revised to include coverage of the newest concepts and practices that have emerged in the yoga community over the past ten years. Still maintaining its emphasis on safe approaches to the physical practice of yoga, Yoga For Dummies, 2nd Edition breaks down the concepts and poses, making yoga easy-to-understand and easy-to-apply for everyone.Yoga has been bringing health and peace of mind to millions of people for five millennia-and it can do the same for you. Turn to Yoga For Dummies, 2nd Edition to find out how to unlock your body's extraordinary potential, while strengthening your mind as well. Focuses on Hatha Yoga, which works primarily with the body through postures, breathing exercises, and other techniques Specialized yoga instructions for all ages, as well as partner yoga Practicing yoga during pregnancy, as well as yoga relief for women in mid-life Using restorative yoga and yoga therapy to combat chronic aches and painsWhether you're a beginner or a yoga guru, Yoga For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the tips and techniques you need to experience the health benefits of yoga as part of a complete wellness and exercise program.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Off to a Good Start with Yoga

Yoga 101: What You Need to Know

Ready, Set, Yoga!

Prep Before Pep: Ensuring a Fruitful Yoga Practice

Relaxed Like a Noodle: The Fine Art of Letting Go of Stress

Breath and Movement Simplified

Postures for Health Maintenance and Restoration

Please Be Seated

Standing Tall

Steady as a Tree: Mastering Balance

Absolutely Abs

Looking at the World Upside Down

Easy 'round the Bends

Several Twists on the Yoga Twist

Dynamic Posture: The Rejuvenation Sequence and Sun Salutation

A Recommended Beginners' Routine for Men and Women

Creative Yoga

Designing Your Own Yoga Program

It's Never Too Soon: Pre- and Postnatal Yoga

Yoga for Kids and Teens

It's Never Too Late: Yoga for Midlifers and Older Adults

Prop Art: The Why and How of Simple Props

Yoga as a Lifestyle

Yoga Throughout the Day

Meditation and the Higher Reaches of Yoga

Yoga Therapy: The (Yoga) Doctor Will See You Now

The Part of Tens

Ten Tips for a Great Yoga Practice

Ten Good Reasons to Practice Yoga

Appendix: Additional Yoga Resources

Index

Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.