Yoga For Dummies

by Georg Feuerstein, Larry Paine

Overview

Once considered the exclusive domain of Eastern mystics, Yoga is, in reality, a practical mind and body discipline that can enrich the lives of everyone - physically and spiritually. Today, Yoga is employed by atheletes in training, recovering heart patients, chronic back pain sufferers' and new mothers, before and after delivery. In Yoga For Dummies, George Feuerstein and Larry Payne draw on their comprehensive, expert knowledge of Yoga to demonstrate, in simple and plain language, that anyone can use Yoga for improved health and greater peace of mind.

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

• Design and follow your own personal Yoga program
• Manage stress with Yoga at home and on the road
• Employ Yoga to better cope with PMS, pregnancy, and menopause
• Select the appropiate clothing, atmosphere, and props for Yoga
• Look better and feel better with just a few simple postures
• Put some inner peace back into your hectic life
• Discover Yoga as a lifestyle
• Promote a healthy mind and body

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788820357917
Publisher:	Hoepli
Publication date:	06/10/2013
Sold by:	eDigita
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	8 MB
Language:	Italian

About the Author

Georg Feuerstein, autore di oltre 40 libri, offre corsi a distanza sulla filosofia e la storia dello Yoga con la sua fondazione Traditional Yoga Studies.Larry Payne ha fondato ed è direttore del corso di Yogaterapia presso la Loyola Marymount University ed è stato nominato dal Los Angeles Times uno dei più importanti insegnanti di Yoga internazionali.

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Table of Contents

Foreword.

Introduction.

PART I: Off to a Good Start with yoga.

Chapter 1: Yoga 101: What You Need to Know.

Chapter 2: Ready, Set, Yoga!

PART II: Getting in Shape for yoga.

Chapter 3: Prep Before Pep.

Chapter 4: Relaxed Like a Noodle: The Fine Art of Letting Go of Stress.

Chapter 5: Breath and Movement Simplified.

PART III: Postures for Health Maintenance and Restoration.

Chapter 6: What to Do When -- The Importance of Sequencing.

Chapter 7: Sitting Made Easy.

Chapter 8: Standing Tall.

Chapter 9: Steady as a Tree: Mastering Balance.

Chapter 10: Absolutely Abs.

Chapter 11: Looking at the World Upside Down.

Chapter 12: Easy 'Round the Bends.

Chapter 13: Twist But Don't Shout.

Chapter 14: Dynamic Posture: The Sun Salutation.

Chapter 15: Recommended Routines.

PART IV: Creative yoga.

Chapter 16: Designing Your Own Yoga Program.

Chapter 17: "Prop Art" -- The Why and How of Simple Props.

PART V: Yoga as a Lifestyle.

Chapter 18: Yoga Throughout the Day.

Chapter 19: Sex and Yoga Make Good Bedfellows.

Chapter 20: Meditation and the Higher Reaches of Yoga.

Chapter 21: Yoga for Special Situations.

PART VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 22: Ten Tips for a Great Yoga Practice.

Chapter 23: Ten Great Places in the U.S.A. to Discover Yoga.

Chapter 24: Ten Good Reasons to Practice Yoga.

Appendix: Additional yoga Resources.

Index.

Book Registration Information.