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9780471927365

Yoga with Weights For Dummies?

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  • ISBN13:

    9780471927365

  • ISBN10:

    0471927368

  • Format: eBook
  • Copyright: 2006-03-01
  • Publisher: For Dummies
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Summary

An easy-to-follow guide to a hot new form of yoga Yoga with Weights is the latest breakthrough in mind-body exercise, integrating the mindfulness of yoga with the physical culture of body-building. Building on the strengths of both disciplines, this friendly guide shows readers how to safely combine yoga postures while simultaneously working out with lightweight hand-held free weights. It features customizable exercises that target specific areas of the body, each illustrated with multiple photos, and provides guidelines for combining healthy eating with workouts. Sherri Baptiste (Marin County, CA) is the founder of Baptiste Power of Yoga, a nationally recognized method of yoga offered throughout the United States. She teaches yoga classes throughout the United States and hosts retreats around the world.

Table of Contents

Introduction.
Part I: Getting Started.
Chapter 1: Introducing Yoga with Weights.
Chapter 2: Gearing Up.
Chapter 3: Preparing for Your First Workout.
Part II: Mastering the Basics.
Chapter 4: A Breath of Fresh Air: Yoga Breathing Techniques.
Chapter 5: Making the Mind and Body Connection.
Chapter 6: Warming Up and Cooling Down.
Chapter 7: From Head to Toe: The Balanced Workout.
Part III: Refining Your Technique.
Chapter 8: Waking Up Your Mind and Body: The Energy Workout.
Chapter 9: Taking It Easy: The Restorative Workout.
Chapter 10: Pumping You Up: The Strengthening Workout.
Chapter 11: Releasing Your Athlete Within: The Endurance Workout.
Chapter 12: Iron Abs: The Belly-Burner Workout.
Part IV: Personalizing Your Program.
Chapter 13: Eating to Enhance Your Yoga-with-Weights Workout.
Chapter 14: Addressing Body Aches and Pains.
Chapter 15: Toning and Focusing on Different Body Areas.
Part V: Addressing Special Situations.
Chapter 16: Improving Your Game.
Chapter 17: Girl Talk.
Chapter 18: Exercises for Seniors.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Stay Motivated.
Chapter 20: Ten Myths about Yoga with Weights.
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Chart Your Progress.
Appendix: Resources.
Index.

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