Synopses & Reviews
The official yoga program of the New York Road Runners club,andlt;iandgt; Power Yogaandlt;/iandgt; is a unique combination of dynamic breathing and strong, flowing movement, which creates a high-heat, high-energy workout.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Unlike any other yoga program, andlt;iandgt;Power Yogaandlt;/iandgt; is a choreographed sequence of postures that flow into one another, building strength, unwinding tight joints,and loosening muscles. Beautiful photographs and clear instructions guide you through this effective and popular routine. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Based on the classical and original yoga system called andlt;iandgt;astanga, Power Yoga andlt;/iandgt;is a complete mind and body workout that develops concentration and reduces stress. With its focus on mindful breathing and body heat, andlt;iandgt;Power Yogaandlt;/iandgt; goes beyond the relaxation benefits of traditional yoga to offer a route to health and fitness that athletes of all levels will embrace.
Synopsis
The official yoga program of the New York Road Runners club,
Power Yoga is a unique combination of dynamic breathing and strong, flowing movement, which creates a high-heat, high-energy workout.
Unlike any other yoga program, Power Yoga is a choreographed sequence of postures that flow into one another, building strength, unwinding tight joints, and loosening muscles. Beautiful photographs and clear instructions guide you through this effective and popular routine.
Based on the classical and original yoga system called astanga, Power Yoga is a complete mind and body workout that develops concentration and reduces stress. With its focus on mindful breathing and body heat, Power Yoga goes beyond the relaxation benefits of traditional yoga to offer a route to health and fitness that athletes of all levels will embrace.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [275]) and index.
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Beryl Bender Birchandlt;/Bandgt; is the Wellness Director and Yoga Teacher-in-Residence of the New York Road Runners Club. She is one of the most highly regarded and well-known teachers in the United States, and one of the few qualified teachers of the andlt;Iandgt;astangaandlt;/Iandgt; yoga method. Best known for bringing yoga into not only mainstream American society but the traditional athletic community as well, Beryl brings to you with andlt;Iandgt;Power Yogaandlt;/Iandgt; the unique and noted practice that she has taught to tens of thousands of athletes.
Table of Contents
andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Contentsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Acknowledgmentsandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;1andlt;/Bandgt;The Hard andamp;amp; the Softandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;2andlt;/Bandgt; Breathing for Lifeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;3andlt;/Bandgt;The Generation of Heat: The Sun Salutationsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;4andlt;/Bandgt; Power andamp;amp; Balance: The Primary Series -- Standing Posturesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;5andlt;/Bandgt; Strength andamp;amp; Surrender: The Primary Series -- Seated Postures Iandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;6andlt;/Bandgt; Fine-Tuning: The Primary Series -- Seated Postures IIandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;7andlt;/Bandgt; Protection in the Unprotected State: The Closing Sequenceandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;8andlt;/Bandgt; Leap into Nothingness: Introduction to the Second Seriesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;9andlt;/Bandgt; Yoga Therapyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Appendix: Specifics for Injuriesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Axioms of Power Yogaandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Bibliographyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Indexandlt;/Iandgt;