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 Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body written by Mindy Eisenberg and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Yoga Where You Are written by Dianne Bondy and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find freedom in your yoga practice with this empowering guide from beloved yoga teacher and social justice activist Dianne Bondy and Yoga International editor-in-chief Kat Heagberg. Yoga Where You Are welcomes readers of all backgrounds, body sizes, and abilities into the practice of yoga. Dianne Bondy and Kat Heagberg offer everything you need to know to build a custom yoga practice that supports you exactly where you are--now and at every stage of your life's journey. Yoga Where You Are discusses how yoga intersects with body image, introduces essential information on elements like breathwork and meditation, and celebrates yoga's diverse roots through an introductory chapter on its origins and history. Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned practitioner, or a yoga teacher, the step-by-step instructions for hundreds of customizable pose variations provide an essential resource you can turn to as your practice evolves. Bondy and Heagberg also present tips to find inspiration and creativity on the mat. With truly inclusive language, alignment options for real bodies, and photos of a range of practitioners, the book provides you with everything you need to customize and deepen your practice with clarity and confidence.
Download or read book Yin Yoga written by Kassandra Reinhardt and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stretch the mindful way with this all-encompassing guide to Yin Yoga. In today's fast-paced world it's easy to lose the balance in our lives and the connection with our bodies. DK believes it's time to change that! Yin Yoga offers a remedy to the stress and hustle of everyday life. Heard of the term but don't know where to begin? No worries, we've got you covered! The same way that Yin balances Yang in ancient philosophies, the slower yin-style yoga featured in this yoga book offers an alternative to the faster more active forms of yoga. Instead, Yin yoga concentrates on holding and breathing through floor-based poses, awarding you with the time and space to clear both your mind and body. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 50 poses focusing on specific areas of the body -Each yoga pose is demonstrated with photographic step-by-step detail -20 sequences linking the poses, tailored to your physical and emotional targets -Introductory spreads covering the basic techniques behind Yin Yoga The first full-coloured step-by-step Yin yoga book on the market, this all-encompassing yoga guide is a must-have volume for individuals seeking a mindful and meditative approach to their yoga practice, as well as beginners and older yoga practitioners who are looking to adopt a slower-paced approach to yoga. You can explore gentle variations to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home. Every exercise utilises the essential elements of Yin yoga to ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits, and will also allow you to perform all 20 sequences, which combine over 50 different poses into one singular experience and focus on specific health benefits each pose has on your body. For years, books on yoga have asked readers to bend over backwards (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 gentle yoga for the mind, body and soul. 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 gentle low-impact exercise whilst encouraging mindfulness, Yin Yoga 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? Perhaps your mind, body and soul will thank you!
Download or read book 2 100 Asanas written by Daniel Lacerda and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 1591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully-illustrated New York Times bestseller categorizes an astonishing 2,100 yoga poses through photographs and descriptions for optimal benefit including adaptations for all levels of expertise and ages. A thoughtful, inspiring, meticulously-crafted guide to the practice of yoga, 2,100 Asanas will explore hundreds of familiar poses along with modified versions designed to bring more healthful options to yogis of all experience and ability. Organized into eight sections for the major types of poses -- standing, seated, core, quadruped, inversions, prone, supine and backbends -- and each section gently progresses from easy to more challenging. Each pose is accompanied by the name of the pose in English and Sanskrit, the Drishti point (eye gaze), the chakras affected and primary benefits.
Download or read book Yoga Exercises for Every Body written by Ruth Bender and published by Ruben Publishing. This book was released on 1975 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Yoga For Beginners Your Guide To Master Yoga Poses While Strengthening Your Body Calming Your Mind And Be Stress Free written by Emily Oddo and published by White Flower Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-25 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Body, Calming Your Mind And Be Stress-Free! I think you will agree with me when I say, the world is a pretty crazy place. I mean we all wake up early in the morning, take our breakfast, disappear into our daily responsibilities (which can be work or school), return home, try to get some few hours of sleep and then wake up and repeat everything again. What are we really doing to ourselves? We have made ourselves so busy that we have lost touch with our inner selves; which is okay except for the fact that, that type of life is affecting our health negatively by piling up stress in your body and mind. You know what we need, a breather and this guide has the perfect one for you. YOGA! Yes, you heard me. For a long time now, yoga has been known to work wonders on the body and mind. Basically, it helps you get in touch with your inner self in a process that releases stress from your body, calms your mind and boosts your strength. After a session of yoga, you glow and feel light. Now, who wouldn't want that? This guide will introduce you to this magical method known as yoga. By reading it, you will get to know the history of yoga, the benefits of yoga, what to expect from yoga classes and what you need to start practicing it. You will also learn some yoga postures and routines that you can do to free your mind from stress while strengthening your body. Are you ready to learn how to channel your inner yogi? Here's what we'll cover in this Yoga For Beginners book: ✓Section 1: A Deep Understanding Of Yoga ✓Section 2: Pre-Yoga Orientation And Preparation ✓Section 3: Basic Yoga Poses ✓Section 4: Basic Yoga Routines ✓Section 5: Yoga Diet ✓Section 6: Frequently Asked Questions Get Your Copy Today!
Download or read book Yoga for Beginners written by Noah Miller and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-02 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding it hard to balance your hectic life? Maybe it is time to reconnect with your true self and find inner peace. Yoga can help. Start practicing yoga at home to improve your health and wellbeing! ***BLACK AND WHITE EDITION*** Yoga is unique because it co-ordinates body, mind, and soul. It not only calms the mind but promotes spirituality. Spirituality is not about religion. It is a state of mind, a sense of being connected to the supreme consciousness, and it leads to self-realization. Yoga, thus, plays a great role in balancing your body, mind, and soul. The yoga poses included in the book are easy to do, not only for beginners but also for those with low flexibility levels. They were chosen to take into account factors including age, flexibility levels, and health conditions practitioners may be experiencing. Along with the images of the poses, you will find step-by-step instruction on how to perform them. Regular practice of the yoga poses gives practitioners optimum benefits, both physically and mentally. Yoga is one of the best ways to relieve stress, calm the mind, increase flexibility, strengthen your body and overall health. You will find all the information you need to start practicing yoga at home today!. Inside, discover: a brief history of yoga the many health and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga 100 yoga poses for beginners and intermediate with clear step-by-step instructions to achieve each pose. Each pose comes with an image, the benefits of the pose and the counterindications if any. Easy yoga sequences for beginners with step-by-step instructions and images to start your practice at home or anywhere you want. Yoga poses to alleviate specific health conditions including: back pain, headache, asthma, neck pain, and many more! Breathing techniques used during the practice of yoga. Start practicing yoga today! Scroll back up and order your copy now!
Download or read book Yoga Anatomy written by Leslie Kaminoff and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011-10-28 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling anatomy guide for yoga is now updated, expanded, and better than ever! With more asanas, vinyasas, full-color anatomical illustrations, and in-depth information, the second edition of YogaAnatomy provides you with a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself. From breathing to inversions to standing poses, see how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints; how alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness; and how the spine, breathing, and body position are all fundamentally linked. Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been practicing yoga for years, Yoga Anatomy will be an invaluable resource—one that allows you to see each movement in an entirely new light. With Yoga Anatomy, Second Edition, authors Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews, both internationally recognized experts and teachers in anatomy, breathing, and bodywork, have created the ultimate reference for yoga practitioners, instructors, and enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book Fitness for Everyone written by Louise Green and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 765 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exercise book for every "body"! No matter who you are or what body type you have, there's the perfect exercise waiting for you in this incredible exercise guide. You want to get into shape but feel limited by your weight, age, or ability. You want to workout but think that the exercises seem too difficult. You're looking for a workout routine that is simple, flexible, and effective. If this sounds familiar, then Fitness for Everyone is perfect for you! Inside the pages of this motivational exercise guide, you'll find: - 50 exercises that have modifications for every body type - Step-by-step instructions showing you how to do each exercise - 10 fitness routines for specific physical and mental benefits - Expert advice on how to incorporate fitness into your everyday life Personal trainer and fitness coach, Louise Green, is on a mission to change the way we think about exercise! Gone are the days of restricted eating programs and high-intensity training workouts that are unsustainable in the long term. This book will show you how fitness can benefit your daily life - no matter your shape, size, age, or ability. Whether you've been working out for years or you're just getting started, you'll find something new, challenging, and exciting throughout the pages of this self-help book. The exercises included have variations for people of all body types and abilities. From pushups and burpees to planking and tricep dips, you'll soon start saying, "I can do every exercise in this book!" Yes, You Can Exercise! This inspirational book will empower you, motivate you, challenge you, and change you. It's your opportunity to reconnect with mind and body to enjoy the many benefits of an active lifestyle, physically and mentally. All you have to do is turn the page and start your journey!
Download or read book Yoga Rising written by Melanie C. Klein and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Courage, truth, and inspiration at the intersection of spiritual practice and social justice Yoga Rising is a collection of personal essays meant to support your journey toward self-acceptance and self-love. This follow-up to the groundbreaking book Yoga and Body Image features 30 contributors who share stories of major turning points. Explore how body image and yoga intersect with race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, dis/ability, socioeconomic status, age, and size as part and parcel of culture and society. Collectively, we can make space for yoga that is body positive and accessible to the full range of human diversity. With a special emphasis on how you can take action to build community and challenge destructive attitudes and structures, Yoga Rising is a resource for the continuing work of healing ourselves and our world as we move toward liberation for all. Praise: "A must-read collection of essays ideal for anyone yearning for more self-acceptance and body peace. Read this book, and I guarantee you'll hear a story that resonates with your own experiences."—Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga "Yoga Rising kicks open the door for evolution through a collection of honest, diverse, and daring stories.. A refreshing dose of inspiration that has the power to transform lives."—Kathryn Budig, yoga teacher and author of Aim True
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 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 Yoga written by Anna Smith and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do You Want To Learn The BEST Yoga Poses? Yoga is an optimal form of exercise and can be practiced by any person of any age and race. It is a relaxed yet powerful method of boosting the body's immunity, strength, flexibility, and internal health. It is also an effective way of relieving stress and tension because it relaxes the body and promotes peace of mind. Contrary to the popular belief, yoga is not only for flexible people. In fact, yoga increases your flexibility, thus enabling you to complete your daily tasks more quickly. It is a holistic exercise that increases your vitality. Yoga tones your muscles and improves your strength. It also aids your weight loss efforts and improves your metabolism. It increases your energy and it improves your cardiovascular health. Yoga is also a cognitive booster. It helps treat anxiety, depression, and other stress-related psychological conditions. And because yoga is a challenging art, it enhances the mind's ability to focus better, think more clearly, and overcome fear.
Download or read book Yoga for Beginners written by Cory Martin and published by Althea Press. This book was released on 2015-08-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn Yoga in Your Own Home Yoga for Beginners is the essential guide to getting started with yoga. With a friendly voice and step-by-step instructions, this book offers everything you need to start enjoying yoga's calming and strengthening effects on your life. Complete beginner's guide to getting started with yoga Simple instructions for the 35 essential yoga poses Full-color yoga illustrations 5 restorative yoga meditations Nutrition tips to complement your yoga practice Guide to building your own yoga sequences Take a deep breath. Yoga for Beginners will do the rest.
Download or read book The Book of Yoga written by Christina Brown ((London, England)) and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing the body, mind, and spirit into balance and harmony.Do you feel the need to de-stress, improve self-awareness , and feel more at peace? Would you like to gain muscular tone and suppleness, to rejuvenated and energized? In bringing into harmony mind, body, and spirit, regular practice of yoga can help you achieve all this and so much more. Start a new, healthier way of life today with yoga!
