Smart Yoga

Author: David Moore
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1623171423
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
David Moore draws on thirty years of teaching to bring fresh and practical insights into how the Alexander Technique can contribute to a safer and more effective yoga practice. With a wealth of illustrations that support the clear, precise explanations, this book offers comprehensive advice in modifying a yoga practice to take into account the huge variability in individual ranges of movement. Moore includes techniques to accommodate limitations imposed by injuries, structure, body type, strength, and flexibility. Smart Yoga offers an explanation of the Alexander Technique’s approach to posture and movement, suggestions for altering faulty breathing patterns, and information about how Hatha Yoga, Patanjali, and Buddhist insight practices relate to the Alexander Technique.

Smart Yoga

Author: David Moore
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1623171415
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 305

The Yogi Assignment

Author: Kino MacGregor
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834841231
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
A high-profile Ashtanga Yoga teacher introduces an inspirational 30-day program that will “completely overhaul your attitude . . . eliminate negativity . . . while also allowing yoga to transform your body” (PopSugar) “The brave heart of a yogi is defined by actions that make the world a better place.” Live with authenticity. Practice patience. Let go of negativity. These are some of the core tenets of a yoga lifestyle, on and off the mat. Yoga is about much more than twisting yourself into shapes—the heart of this ancient practice is an inner journey, one of reflection, spiritual awakening, and ultimately a calm, clear mind. The Yogi Assignment is a 30-day introduction to these life-affirming and simple—yet revolutionary—principles. Led by master Ashtanga yoga teacher Kino MacGregor, this journey will challenge and uplift your body, mind, and spirit. Each day offers a practice and meditation that will help you confront your emotional, physical, and mental limitations and inspire real change in your life. MacGregor is a fierce, loving guide who encourages you to look deeply within to find your wellspring of inner strength and courage.

Yoga and the Alexander Technique

Author: David Moore
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780994262509
Category : Alexander technique
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
"More than an instruction manual, this book complete with visual examples, offers readers a critical approach to their yoga practise. Furthermore, this guide accommodates the needs of people with a diverse range of movement, in terms of structure, strength and flexibility. Offering comprehensive advice in modifying yoga practice, David Moore takes account of this variability." -- Page [4] cover.

I Am Yoga

Author: Susan Verde
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613128495
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the sea—yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible. New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and author and certified yoga instructor Susan Verde team up again in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it. A kid-friendly guide to 17 yoga poses is included.

Yoga to Go

Author: Paula Carino
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806980324
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
Now there’s no excuse! This handy, illustrated guide tucks into purse or pocket and makes it easy to do yoga anywhere. In a hotel room, on the job, even in the back of a station wagon: with these amazingly smart routines, created by an experienced instructor, it’s possible to do yoga everywhere. This guide shows ordinary people on a business or pleasure-trip how to maintain the same positive habits that keep them centered and energized back home. Paula Carino has boiled down the thousands of asanas into a basic series of therapeutic postures easy enough for total beginners, and they’re all described in detail and shown in dozens of easy-to-follow photographs. For extra inspiration, quotations from a variety of yoga practitioners reveal their strategies for taking their favorite form of exercise on the road.

Poser

Author: Claire Dederer
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408822040
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 347

Book Description
Witty and heartfelt, clear-sighted and irreverent, Poser is the book that sane, sensible and intelligent mothers around the world have been waiting for

Sit Down, Be Quiet

Author: Michael James Wong
Publisher: HarperThorsons
ISBN: 9780008249656
Category : HEALTH & FITNESS
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
"Sit Down, Be Quiet" is a rallying call for men to step in and start taking control of their health and mental well-being. Through practising yoga - working inside as well as out - and adopting a mindful approach to the everyday, you can take the first steps to a healthier, happier life in the here and now, including: Basic yoga poses to get started - Meditation techniques and breathing practices - How to lead a calmer, more compassonate life by practising modern mindfulness - Stories, photos and inspiration from men who teach yoga all around the world.

Yoga Fitness for Men

Author: Dean Pohlman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465477632
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 564

Book Description
Maximize athletic performance and increase strength and endurance through the power of yoga. Incorporating yoga into your fitness regime can help you perform better on the sports field and in the gym! Learn how yoga works and integrate key yoga poses and routines to improve flexibility, core strength, and prevent injuries. For centuries yoga has been used to improve overall health and strengthen the mind and body. This yoga guide focuses on helping men perform at their highest fitness levels. Inside the pages of this yoga book you'll find: - More than 50 postures with full-colorr photos and step-by-step instructions. - Over 20 workout routines tailored to specific performance goals, such as endurance and power, or improving your running or weightlifting performance. - Focuses on the functional aspects of yoga, including sports performance and injury prevention. - Information on how yoga can specifically benefit men. - Easy-to-follow steps to execute yoga postures. Yoga is known to have plenty of benefits, but did you know that it also has benefits specifically for men and athletes? At the core, this ancient practice is based on stretching different muscle groups for greater flexibility, ease of movement, and greater power. And these benefits translate to sports performance, gym gains, and overall health - allowing your body to move as it should. No chanting required to master these yoga postures and workouts! Written by Dean Pohlman, sports coach and author, this yoga book for men is focused on yoga's functional fitness benefits and less on the spiritual or emotional aspects. A wonderful gift and fitness resource, Yoga For Men: Build Strength and Improve Performance will help men meet their performance goals, play harder and feel better.

The Little Book of Yoga

Author: Nora Isaacs
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452135606
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
A concise overview of the ancient mind-body practice, covering the poses, history, philosophy, and more. The Little Book of Yoga offers a comprehensive foundation in the practice of yoga. It’s an engaging and approachable volume perfect for yoga lovers of all levels—beginner or advanced, committed or just curious. Beginning with a brief history of yoga and its various styles, Nora Isaacs presents instructions and illustrations for all the major poses. She also goes beyond the poses to discuss yogic philosophy, breathing, meditation, chakras, and more.