Download or read book Curvy Yoga written by Anna Guest-Jelley and published by Union Square & Company. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga is for everyone, not just the young and lithe! Guest-Jelley understands what it's like trying to force yourself into poses that won't take and feeling short of breath ... so she created Curvy Yoga to embrace all shapes and sizes. Discover how yoga can help you connect with your body. -- adapted from back cover.
Download or read book Big Bold Yoga for the Plus Size Woman written by Laura Burns and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2021-08-11 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite what you may think, yoga is for every body! Larger women can experience freedom, comfort, strength, and mobility in their bodies through the practice of yoga, and Big & Bold: Yoga for the Plus-Size Woman shows you how. This book provides clear instructions for safely performing 43 poses (asanas) in a variety of seated, kneeling, standing, reclined, and restorative positions. Poses feature multiple options for body positioning and prop usage, so you can choose the variations and make the adjustments that work best for your body, without forcing it into a potentially dangerous position. Whether you are new to the world of yoga or simply seeking guidance on practicing in the comfort of your own home, the sample sequences—including clear examples on how to assemble the poses and breathing exercises for maximum benefits—are invaluable. Sequences targeting specific objectives are also provided, with four energizing practices and four relaxing practices organized as 10-, 30-, and 60-minute practices. You’ll also find recommendations for comfortable clothing and learn how to get creative with yoga props to add some fun to your practice and make poses more comfortable. Throughout the book, author Laura Burns shares her story of how she developed a love of yoga, discovering how it can be an empowering and wonderful way to move your body and celebrate what it can do at any size. With Big & Bold: Yoga for the Plus-Size Woman, you will find the guidance, motivation, and inspiration to experience all the physical and mental benefits yoga has to offer. Yoga is meant for every body.
Download or read book MegaYoga written by Megan Garcia and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2006 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete with specialized poses, simple props, and the encouragement of a plus-sized yogi, this inspiring program is designed for larger women who want to experience the physical and spiritual benefits of yoga. Full color.
Download or read book Big Gal Yoga written by Valerie Sagun and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social media star Valerie Sagun is a powerful voice in the body positive movement. With more than 100,000 avid followers on Instagram and a constant stream of highly engaged traffic on her website, fans adore Valerie for her fearless acceptance of her beautiful body, her encouragement of self-love, and her phenomenal yoga skills. Valerie, her yoga practice, and her body positive campaign have been featured in People, Glamour, Marie Claire, Buzzfeed, Redbook, and more, where she's been celebrated for her exciting messages about self-acceptance-both on the mat and off. Now, in this complete guide, Valerie provides both inspiration and customized instructions for yogis of all sizes and shapes, along with passionate encouragement to help readers discover newfound confidence through the transformative power of yoga.
Download or read book Yoga and Body Image written by Melanie C. Klein and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this remarkable, first-of-its-kind book, twenty-five contributors—including musician Alanis Morissette, celebrity yoga instructor Seane Corn, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Sara Gottfried—discuss how yoga and body image intersect. Through inspiring personal stories you'll discover how yoga not only affects your physical health, but also how you feel about your body. Offering unique perspectives on yoga and how it has shaped their lives, the writers provide tips for using yoga to find self-empowerment and improved body image. This anthology unites a diverse collection of voices that address topics across the spectrum of human experience, from culture and media to gender and sexuality. Yoga and Body Image will help you learn to connect with and love your beautiful body. 2015 IPPY Award Bonze Medal Winner in Inspirational/Spiritual 2014 ForeWord IndieFab Bronze Winner for Body, Mind & Spirit
Download or read book Big Yoga written by Meera Patricia Kerr and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-05-28 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Health Title If you think yoga is only for skinny young things, you need to think again. To expert Meera Patricia Kerr, yoga can and should be used by everyone—especially plus-size individuals. In her new book, Big Yoga, Meera shares the unique yoga program she developed for all those who think that yoga is not for them. Part One of Big Yoga begins with a clear explanation of what yoga is, what benefits it offers, and how it can fit into anyone’s life. Included is an important discussion of selfimage. The book goes on to provide practical information regarding clothing, mats, and suitable environments, and to emphasize the need to begin with care. Part Two offers over forty different exercises specifically designed to work with bigger bodies. In each case, the author explains the technique, details its advantages, and offers step-by-step instructions along with easy-to-follow photographs. If you have thought that yoga is not for you, pick up Big Yoga and let Meera Patricia Kerr help you become more confident and relaxed than you may have ever thought possible.
Download or read book Yoga for Everyone written by Dianne Bondy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga can benefit every body, including yours! Discover how to take advantage of all yoga has to offer with this all-encompassing yoga guide. No matter who you are or what your abilities are, Yoga for Everyone includes a fabulous 50 poses proving something for everyone to love. From plus size yoga and pregnancy yoga, to yoga for the elderly or disabled, you can explore variations and modifications to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home. Every exercise utilizes the essential elements of yoga to ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits, and will also allow you to perform all 10 sequences, which combine different poses into one singular experience and focus on specific health benefits each pose has on your body. Dive straight in to discover: - A visually illustrated yoga guide showcasing diversity in people and their mixed fitness abilities - 50 yoga exercises with a minimum of 3 modifications for varying body types - 10 sequences that combine the above-mentioned exercise - Expert information in Yoga and how to incorporate these exercises into everyday life For years, books on yoga have asked readers to bend over backward (literally!) to conform to their physical demands. At DK, we believe it’s time to change that! Why not allow for readers to demand that yoga conform to their individual needs instead? This is yoga for real people! Once you familiarise yourself with the yoga exercises that best suit you and your abilities, you’ll begin to notice the benefits of yoga and positive changes they have on your body, whether it’s your enhanced flexibility, your improved posture or your stronger core. What a rewarding experience for readers! Yoga for Everyone aims to teach readers that with a little modification, anyone can practice Yoga, perfect their poses and become stronger and more confident as you go. Whether you want to structure your sun salutation or demand more from your downward dog, this all-encompassing yoga book will be your one-stop guide to achieving perfection with each pose no matter your physical ability, and learn some top tips on yoga anatomy and yoga science along the way. A must-have volume for those who want to take up yoga but don’t know where to begin, or simply those seeking to start a low-impact exercise, Yoga for Everyone can be tailored to your individual fitness needs, so you make the most out of your poses! Why not stretch yourself, literally, this New Year and try something new? Your mind, body and soul will thank you!
Download or read book Accessible Yoga written by Jivana Heyman and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A treasure trove . . . what Yoga, capital Y, is all about.” —Donna Farhi “Nothing less than a gem.” —Judith Lasater “A vital tool.” —Book Riot This daring, visionary book revolutionizes yoga practice, making it truly accessible to everyone—in every body, at any age, and in any state of health Yoga practice has so much to offer us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. But many of us feel discouraged to practice because we see young, slim, flexible, well, and able-bodied people dominating yoga spaces. Yet, yoga is truly a practice for all—conferring enormous benefits to our overall well-being as our bodies change, age, and navigate various health challenges. Jivana Heyman, founder of Accessible Yoga, views yoga as a basic human right—saying we all deserve to practice it in whatever state we find our body or mind. Accessible Yoga offers a simple, clear, and wonderfully adaptable practice for all people regardless of ability, health, and body type. Heyman has spent over twenty years sharing yoga with people of all abilities and backgrounds, and in this book, he shares his knowledge by breaking down complex yoga poses, breathing practices, meditation techniques, and yoga teachings into clearly understandable and practical tools we can use every day, regardless of our limitations or challenges.
Download or read book Every Body Yoga written by Jessamyn Stanley and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the unforgettable teacher Jessamyn Stanley comes Every Body Yoga, a book that breaks all the stereotypes. It’s a book of inspiration for beginners of all shapes and sizes: If Jessamyn could transcend these emotional and physical barriers, so can we. It’s a book for readers already doing yoga, looking to refresh their practice or find new ways to stay motivated. It’s a how-to book: Here are easy-to-follow directions to 50 basic yoga poses and 10 sequences to practice at home, all photographed in full color. It’s a book that challenges the larger issues of body acceptance and the meaning of beauty. Most of all, it’s a book that changes the paradigm, showing us that yoga isn’t about how one looks, but how one feels, with yoga sequences like “I Want to Energize My Spirit,” “I Need to Release Fear,” “I Want to Love Myself.” Jessamyn Stanley, a yogi who breaks all the stereotypes, has built a life as an internationally recognized yoga teacher and award-winning Instagram star by combining a deep understanding for yoga with a willingness to share her personal struggles in a way that touches everyone who comes to know her. Now she brings her body-positive, emotionally uplifting approach to yoga in a book that will help every reader discover the power of yoga and how to weave it seamlessly into his or her life.
Download or read book Fat Yoga written by Sarah Harry and published by New Holland Publishers. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scrolling through social media, you could be forgiven for thinking that yoga is the purely the domain of teeny-tiny, thin, flexible girls, clad solely in the latest crop tops and shorts, sipping green juices and watching sunsets everyday. But you don't need to fit this mold to embrace and enjoy yoga. The practice of yoga is over 4,000 years old and can (and should) be enjoyed by people of all sizes. Fat Yoga embraces the 'yoga for all' ideology. All bodies, all ages, all abilities. This book is a step-by-step 'how to' guide to yoga, with variations to suit the less mobile or flexible. It's also jam-packed with helpful, practical advice, such as how to keep your boobs out of the way during practice. Covering the history and science behind yoga, postures for every situation and gratitude (including self-compassion, body image, to soothe and calm) as well as restorative yoga and chair yoga practice, Fat Yoga the perfect book for yoga enthusiasts of every level and body type. Connect with your body and explore its physicality in a safe way emotionally, physically and spiritually, in the comfort of your own home.
Download or read book Big Bold written by Laura Burns and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2021-08-27 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book teaches yoga practice to help plus-size women find deeper self-love and empowerment, as well as freedom, comfort, strength, and mobility in their bodies. It provides an overview of common poses, with detailed information about how to use props to create levels of support and ways to find accessible challenges to meet your body where it is"--
Download or read book Big Fit Girl written by Louise Green and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-03-18 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Finally—a fitness book for the rest of us! . . . [Big Fit Girl] is sure to usher in a new generation of tough, curvy athletes.” —Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga In Big Fit Girl, Louise Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch, and unleashed her inner athlete—as well as showcasing similar stories from other women—Green inspires other plus-size women to do the same. Green also provides concrete advice, based on the latest research, about how to get started, how to establish a support team, how to choose an activity, what kind of clothing and gear work best for the plus-size athlete, how to set goals, and how to improve one’s relationship with food. And she stresses the importance of paying it forward—for it is only by seeing plus-size women in leadership roles that other plus-size women will be motivated to stop trying to lose weight and get fit instead. “Big Fit Girl impressed me tremendously. Green combines compelling storytelling with practical tips—true to what we know about science—in a unique way that will get you moving.” —Linda Bacon, PhD, scientist, and author of Health at Every Size “Inspiring and empowering.” —Taryn Brumfitt, producer and director, founder of the Body Image Movement “I’m thrilled to live in a world where Big Fit Girl will be part of the health section. Thank you Louise—it’s time for every person of every size to have access to this information!” —Jes Baker, The Militant Baker
Download or read book Yoga Girl written by Rachel Brathen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller from the yoga instructor who inspires more than one million followers on Instagram every day. Whether she’s practicing handstands on her stand-up paddleboard or teaching Downward-Facing Dog to the masses, Rachel Brathen—Instagram’s @Yoga_Girl—has made it her mission to share inspirational messages with people from all corners of the world. In Yoga Girl, Brathen takes readers beyond her Instagram feed and shares her journey like never before—from her self-destructive teenage years in her hometown in Sweden to her adventures in the jungles of Costa Rica, and finally to the beautiful and bohemian life she’s built through yoga and meditation in Aruba today. Featuring spectacular photos of Brathen practicing yoga with breathtaking tropical backdrops, along with step-by-step yoga sequences and simple recipes for a healthy, happy, and fearless lifestyle—Yoga Girl is like an armchair vacation to a Caribbean spa.
Download or read book Yoga written by Carmen Reeves and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-31 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I know what you're thinking. You're thinking that yoga and a wonderfully curvy figure just don't go together. You're just not flexible enough, your curves would get right in the way and that your body just wouldn't obey you. You'd wobble like an ugly duckling and finish up feeling embarrassed and very silly. At least that's what you think. But did you know that over the last few years, a revolution has been gathering place in the yoga studios and living rooms of the world? A powerful revolution fronted by women just like you and I who also want to enjoy the massive health and happiness benefits of starting a yoga practice, but because of their body shape have felt too ashamed to even give it a go. A revolution that I'm lucky enough to be part of. Over the past few years, I have helped empower curvier women to start a yoga practice no matter what their challenges, or how scared they might feel, and now I'm here to do exactly the same for you. I've witnessed the amazing transformative effects of yoga in all of my fellow yoga enthusiasts; I've watched wallflowers blossom into strong, confident and beautiful women, I've seen that inner glow light faces from within, I've seen chronic health conditions heal and stubborn pounds drop off. And I can't wait for these amazing benefits to happen to you. You see; you don't have to have supermodel looks or be as bendy as a pretzel to welcome yoga into your life - you only need the desire to learn and a body to practice within. Provided you follow the easy-to-understand instructions in this book, you CAN become the very best version of yourself, and feel amazing too! Here's some of what I'll be sharing with you: * The fascinating facts about yoga * An easy guide to the styles, philosophy and underlying principles of yoga * The top secret ways to get the most from your yoga practice * What to do when boobs get in the way (and many other useful curvy girl tips) * Why it's so important to get that breathing right * The truth about yoga as a fitness workout PLUS a fully illustrated guide to yoga postures (asanas) and flow sequences, including: * Beginner's Guide to Sun Salutations * Yoga for Winter Blues & Depression * Yoga for Better Sleep * Yoga for Weight Loss * Yoga for Period Pain And my ultra-popular and useful '5-Minute Fix Yoga' for those who really need to give their bodies some TLC. So what are you waiting for? Grab this book today to join me on this amazing journey towards better health and happiness.
Download or read book Yoga for Positive Embodiment in Eating Disorder Prevention and Treatment written by Catherine Cook-Cottone and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-09-19 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing body of research exploring the effectiveness of yoga as a pathway to positive embodiment for those at-risk for and struggling with eating disorders. This book provides a comprehensive look at the state of the field. This book begins with an introduction to positive embodiment, eating disorders, and yoga. It also offers insights into the personal journey of each of the editors as they share what brought them to this work. The first section of this book explores the empirical and conceptual rationale for approaching eating disorder prevention and treatment through the lens of embodiment and yoga. The next section of the text integrates the history of embodiment theory as related to yoga and eating disorders, provides the logic model for change and guidance for researchers, and offers a critical social justice perceptive of the work to date. The third section addresses the efficacy of yoga in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders including a comprehensive review and meta-analysis as well as five research studies demonstrating the various approaches to exploring the preventative and therapeutic effects of yoga for disordered eating. The final section of this book closes with a chapter on future directions and offers guidance for what is next in both practice and research. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special edition of Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment & Prevention.
Download or read book Tantric Yoga written by Gavin Frost and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced text discusses the inherent quadrality of the Gods and Goddesses, and how creation systems work. Through a series of meditations and visualizations, the authors show how knudalini energy can be safely activated and cycled, bringing you through a psychic loop that empowers you to discover new knowledge, and bring it back into consciousness with you.
Download or read book Yoga for Curvy Girls Easy Beginner s Poses for Women with Curves written by Dalal Davilla and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How To Start Yoga Now Even If You Are A Curvy Girl Or Never Heard About It If you want to start practicing yoga, but you are a beginner curvy girl or you are overweight, here's some good news: Nobody cares if you're a beginner, a curvy woman, fat woman, or anything other than one thing. HOW YOU CAN HELP YOURSELF. So the "trick" is to start yoga right now ...and then begin by acquiring your self-confidence until you restore the trust in yourself and your body. (Never chases excuses or tell yourself lies about your body and why you can't because of it!) I discovered this when I was a teenager, then I decided to give yoga and teaching a try FULL TIME. So I started yoga AT HOME using some "old school" poses --- many of which have been 'lost to the ages' --- but ones that I was positive would still work today... I was astonished at how well these poses worked out for my body ...without being a yoga teacher, having tons of class hours, loads of huge efforts or spending any money! And sure enough - within 90 days, my body was following my calls and respond to my efforts - all because I mastered all yoga poses... That's right...I MASTERED ALL YOGA POSES. Then I started teaching these poses and strategies to all my students ...and I soon found out that it worked just as well for them! So I put all those systems and poses down and turned them into an easy-to-read book that will teach you to do the Same. Dang. Thing. In fact, you can use the same system to teach also yoga to other wanting your help... Of course, I've also used the same system to stay healthy all the time, and the best part of all: I feel physically fit as well emotionally. But don't just take my word for it ...my students are now practicing yoga every single day in their life, and they teach it to their kids, spouses, friends and family. And it's all in this 90-page book you can read by noon and start using them the same afternoon. But there's more to this little book than "just" yoga. Here's just a fraction of what you're getting... * Benefits of Yoga Practice. Part of the Benefits of Yoga is to contribute to the mental health of each individual: improve concentration and focus, create positive habits, contribute to the detachment of toxic emotions (depression, anxiety) ...Page 9 * Knowing your Body. The human body is totally diverse in height, diameter, contours, curves, weight and volume. Many times, the excuses for not exercising come from physical conditions ...Page 15 * Acceptance and Fluidity in Movements. The acceptance of who we are and the tools we have to develop the practice is fundamental to advance in the flow of movement and body expression ...Page 17 * Steps to Start a Yoga Practice. The first step to begin to experience the wonderful benefits of yoga is to have the desire for transformation and reach states of calm and control ...Page 19 * Breathing Exercises. Normally in the first yoga classes attention is directed to how we breathe in order to ensure the practice correctly and awaken the physical consciousness of each individual, developing the control of body and mind ...Page 22 * Meditation and Introspection. Meditation is a personal experience that induces the individual to inquire into their interior, recognizing the noise of the mind, thoughts and sensations ...Page 26 * Yoga Poses for Beginners ...Page 30 * Yoga Poses to Warm and Tone the Body ...Page 38 And that's really just the tip of the iceberg... This book is only 90 pages but it is PACKED with valuable content on every single page. Order your copy now, here! Can't wait to see how well it works for you too! Best,Dalal
