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Pages: 360
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (6 Jan. 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471749370
ISBN-13: 978-0471749370
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.
Build strength and stamina, tone and sculpt your body, improve flexibility, and feel great!
By adding light weights to your hands and ankles, you can accelerate the benefits of yoga and begin toning your muscles right away. This breakthrough guide by two yoga experts shows you how to get started and features more than 100 photos that lead you safely through complete workouts. You′ll look great and feel great too!
Discover how to
Outfit yourself for yoga with weights
Breathe the yoga way
Choose the right workout for you
Alleviate aches and pains
Tone specific body areas
About the Author
Sherri Baptiste is an inspirational teacher at the forefront of yoga training in the United States. She was born into a rich heritage and family of pioneering teachers; her parents, Magaña and Walt Baptiste, established yoga on the West Coast in the mid–1950s. Her brother, Baron Baptiste, authored the book Journey into Power: How to Sculpt Your Ideal Body, Free Your True Self, and Transform Your Life With Yoga (Fireside) . Sherri has been teaching yoga since her teens and is the founder of Baptiste Power of Yoga, a nationally recognized yoga method, as well as a yoga–with–weights teacher–training program and a yoga teacher certification and advancing studies program recognized by Yoga Alliance. Sherri presents classes and workshops throughout the United States; she s a presenter for Western Athletics Bay Clubs, Gold s Gym, Nautilus, Equinox, IDEA World Fitness, Body Mind Spirit, ECA; and she offers many yoga retreats, including retreats at Kripalu, Omega, Haramara, Green Gulch Zen Center, Rancho La Puerta Spa, and Feathered Pipe Ranch. A radio and television personality, she s featured in video, DVD, and CD Power of Yoga and Power of Meditation programs. You can learn more about Sherri at the following Web sites: www.powerofyoga.com and www.yogawithweights.com.
Megan Scott, PhD, is a doctor of integrative medicine, sports rehabilitation, and clinical psychology specializing in advanced healing techniques. She has 20 years of training and practice in mind–body, self–regulation techniques. Dr. Scott combines her knowledge of science and self–healing in her clinical settings, highlighted by using the left/right brain neuro rebalancing technique for self–healing. She teaches at California Pacific Medical Center, the Institute for Health and Healing, and the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. She s also a founder, director, and contributing researcher at the Chronic Pain Institute. In her private practice, she teaches Anusara yoga and yoga therapy classes, biofeedback training, and alternative psychotherapy. Her mission is to assist her students in discovering their own greatness and to awaken her students passion for yoga and all its gifts.
Pages: 408
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (20 April 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470502029
ISBN-13: 978-0470502020
The long–awaited update of the trusted yoga book A 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 pains Whether 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.
The safe and easy way to benefit from the practice of Yoga Yoga has been bringing health and peace of mind to millionsof people for five millennia — and it can do the same for you.Whether you′re a beginner or a Yoga teacher, turn to Yoga For Dummies, 2nd Edition to find out how to unlock your body′s extraordinary potential, while strengthening your mind as well. Yoga 101 — get up to speed on the fundamentals of Yoga, whether you′ll be participating in a class or practicing it on your own Learn the basic postures — follow along with helpful photos and illustrations to learn the proper sitting postures, standing postures, balancing exercises, bends, twists, and more The art (and exercise) of R&R — get relaxation techniques that work and discover how having a healthy attitude and practicing Yoga safely can relieve stress Yoga through the ages — bring balance to kids and teens, find user–friendly routines for midlifers, and adapt Yoga for the prime of life Yoga and pregnancy — equip yourself with the latest (and safest) techniques for Yoga during and after pregnancy Open the book and find: Info on the primary branches and styles of Yoga How Yoga helps maintain health and happiness Advice on how to practice Yoga safely Techniques for breathing properly Step–by–step instructions and photos for Yoga poses How to design your own Yoga program The use of props in your Yoga routine Learn to: Design and follow your own personal Yoga program Choose specialized instruction by age — from children to teens to seniors Integrate the health benefits of Yoga into a complete wellness and exercise program Practice Yoga during pregnancy
About the Author
Georg Feuerstein, PhD , offers distance–learning courses on Yoga philosophy and history through Traditional Yoga Studies. Larry Payne, PhD , is founding director of the Yoga Therapy Rx curriculum at Loyola Marymount University and was named one of America′s most respected Yoga teachers by the Los Angeles Times .
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