Yoga was never meant to be intimidating, exclusive or a fashion trend. Yoga has endured for five thousand years because everyone â no matter what their age or condition â can practice it. Each of us can experience its benefits for body, mind and spirit. These benefits include:
stabilized blood pressure
stronger bones
decreased stress
pain relief
fewer injuries
increased flexibility
improved balance
graceful aging
Real yoga for real people
In this get-you-going guide, gentle teacher Emily Slonina shares simple exercises and ideas that you can incorporate into your daily life right away while:
sitting in a chair
doing housework
working at the office
lying on a bed
traveling
watching TV
Photos of regular people â not advanced students or masters â show you how to modify poses as needed. Like many of us, some of these models have health issues such as chronic pain, heart disease, scoliosis, arthritis or fibromyalgia. That's okay, because yoga is not a âno-pain, no-gainâ exercise or a competitive sport. Modified poses and chair yoga offer all the benefits that traditional poses do. With that in mind, Slonina shows you how to:
breathe for ease
listen to and work with your body
warm-up and de-stress
enjoy and modify classic poses
experience meditation and relaxation whenever, wherever
With yoga, a few minutes here and a few there add up. And because yoga is designed to help us develop balance and awareness, chances are that as you become more flexible in your body, you'll find your mind and spirit become more calm and resilient also. Remember, all kinds of people have practiced yoga for centuries because it just plain feels good. So start where you are. The benefits begin when you do.
Categories:
- Health, Fitness & Dieting
- Exercise & Fitness
- Yoga
- Exercise & Fitness
Publisher : Hunter House
Author : Slonina, Emily
Language : English
Edition : Illustrated
Published :2010-01-12
Number Of Pages : 168
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0897935195
ISBN-13 : 9780897935197
Item weight : 0.6 lb
Dimensions : 0.5 in x 7.2 in x 9.1 in
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