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    Yoga For Dummies

    by Larry Payne, Georg Feuerstein


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    • ISBN-13: 9781118839560
    • Publisher: Wiley
    • Publication date: 06/03/2014
    • Pages: 408
    • Sales rank: 41,728
    • Product dimensions: 7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

    Larry Payne, PhD, is the founding president of theInternational Association of Yoga Therapists and was named one ofAmerica’s most respected yoga teachers by the Los AngelesTimes. Georg Feuerstein, PhD, was internationallyrespected for his contribution to Yoga research and the history ofconsciousness.

    Table of Contents

    Foreword xv

    Introduction 1

    Part I: Getting Started with Yoga 5

    Chapter 1: Yoga 101: Building a Foundation 7

    Chapter 2: Ready, Set, Yoga! 23

    Chapter 3: Preparing for a Fruitful Yoga Practice 33

    Chapter 4: Relaxed Like a Noodle: The Fine Art of Letting Go ofStress 41

    Chapter 5: Breath and Movement Simplified 55

    Part II: Moving into Position: Basic YogaPostures 77

    Chapter 6: Please Be Seated 79

    Chapter 7: Standing Tall 89

    Chapter 8: Steady as a Tree: Mastering Balance 107

    Chapter 9: Absolutely Abs 115

    Chapter 10: Looking at the World Upside Down: Safe InversionPostures 123

    Chapter 11: Easy ’round the Bends: Classic Bending FloorPostures 133

    Chapter 12: Several Twists on the Yoga Twist 151

    Chapter 13: Dynamic Posture: The Rejuvenation Sequence and SunSalutation 159

    Chapter 14: A Recommended Beginners’ Routine for Men andWomen 167

    Part III: Creating and Customizing Your YogaRoutine 177

    Chapter 15: Designing Your Own Yoga Program 179

    Chapter 16: Partnering Up for Yoga 215

    Chapter 17: It’s Never Too Soon: Pre- and Postnatal Yoga231

    Chapter 18: Yoga for Kids and Teens 243

    Chapter 19: It’s Never Too Late: Yoga for Midlifers andOlder Adults 265

    Chapter 20: Prop Art: The Why and How of Simple Props 287

    Chapter 21: Yoga Against the Wall 295

    Part IV: Living Life the Yoga Way 309

    Chapter 22: Yoga throughout the Day 311

    Chapter 23: Meditation and the Higher Reaches of Yoga 323

    Chapter 24: Yoga Therapy: Customizing Your Back and BodyTreatments 337

    Chapter 25: Using Restorative Postures to Relieve Stress andChronic Pain 357

    Part V: The Part of Tens 371

    Chapter 26: Ten Tips for a Safe Yoga Practice 373

    Chapter 27: Ten Ways to Get the Most out of Your Yoga Practice377

    Index 379

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    Sharing the benefits of yoga in a way that everyone can enjoy and understand

    Practicing yoga has many health benefits, including improving your overall fitness, flexibility, and strength. It has also been known to reduce heart rate and blood pressure. And if you're suffering from chronic lower back pain, yoga is a perfect choice for you. Yoga For Dummies, 3rd Edition will show you how to get up to speed on the fundamentals of Yoga, whether you're participating in a class, teaching a class, or practicing it on your own. This new edition features over 20% new and updated content plus 12 companion videos featuring the hottest and most popular poses. Inside, you will find:

    • Do-it-yourself yoga programs for you to practice
    • The latest techniques for breathing properly
    • Photos on key poses that can improve front sides and backsides
    • New coverage on yoga against the wall, the use of props in yoga, couples yoga, and more

    If you suffer from anxiety, depression, or chronic pain, yoga can be a wonderfully relaxing exercise for you. Whether you decide to persist in a traditional do-it-yourself yoga practice or experiment with the use of props in a new yoga routine, this book can help. Children, pregnant women, mid-lifers, and seniors can all enjoy the benefits of yoga simply explained in this comprehensive, fun guide.

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