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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:TEN MINUTES A DAY CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE
As our bodies begin to show the signs of daily wear and tear, and workout programs which once seemed effective no longer meet our changing needs, yoga can be the ideal exercise. Low impact and non-competitive, invigorating rather than exhausting, and with an emphasis on keeping the body supple and the mind relaxed and focused, the ancient discipline of yoga can be practiced at any time of life. The programs in Yoga Over 50 feature: * Step-by-step descriptions of yoga positions for active and resting poses * Programs suited to varying degrees of fitness, experience, and flexibility * Exercises to relieve specific problems, including headache, stiffness, and insomnia Whether you're looking for an alternative to more strenuous exercise, or a gentle yet efficient way to stay fit, Yoga Over 50 will enable you to reach new levels of physical vitality and mental clarity. Synopsis:TEN MINUTES A DAY CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE
As our bodies begin to show the signs of daily wear and tear, and workout programs which once seemed effective no longer meet our changing needs, yoga can be the ideal exercise. Low impact and non-competitive, invigorating rather than exhausting, and with an emphasis on keeping the body supple and the mind relaxed and focused, the ancient discipline of yoga can be practiced at any time of life. The programs in Yoga Over 50 feature: * Step-by-step descriptions of yoga positions for active and resting poses * Programs suited to varying degrees of fitness, experience, and flexibility * Exercises to relieve specific problems, including headache, stiffness, and insomnia Whether you're looking for an alternative to more strenuous exercise, or a gentle yet efficient way to stay fit, Yoga Over 50 will enable you to reach new levels of physical vitality and mental clarity. Synopsis:Low impact and noncompetitive, yoga offers renewed energy and health--and relief from a wide range of physical and emotional ailments. This book provides simple yoga exercises that bring the benefits of this ancient discipline to any person who has to take the body's changing needs into account.
About the AuthorMary Stewart has been teaching yoga for more than 20 years to private clients, classes and teachers of yoga all over the world. She has developed methods based on breathing following the work of Vanda Scaravelli and believes that you can benefit from yoga well into old age. She began to learn yoga from a book and feels this is a good way of being introduced to yoga. This is her fifth book: her previous publications include Yoga for Children.
Table of ContentsCONTENTS
INTRODUCTION Part One What Yoga Is About History of Yoga Healthy Body ACTION Part Two Standing Poses Mountain and Tree Standing Forward Bend Wide Angle Pose Triangle Forward Bend Triangle Half-Lotus Standing Standing Twist Warrior Half-Moon Crane Angle Pose Twist Chair Poses Upside Down Poses Shoulder Stand More Shoulder Stands Plow Headstand More Headstands Lying flat Leg stretches Floor Twist Floor poses Sleeping Pose Sitting Diamond Hero Child Dog Cobbler's Pose Cow Monkey Lotus More Lotus Poses Forward Bends Sitting Stretch Half-Bound Angle Half-Hero Forward Angle Pose Heron Tortoise Backbends Locust Bow Bridge Wheel Cobra Twists Sage Sage Twist Half-Sage Twist Wide Angle Twist Salute to the Sun RELAXATION Part Three How to Relax Breathing How to Breathe Breathing Exercises Meditation PROGRAMS Part Four Beginners' Programs Standard Programs Advanced Programs Problem Routines Index Acknowledgements What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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