Power Yoga For Dummies By Swenson D. (Book)
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Here is the ultimate guide to power yoga -one of the fastest growing mind-body fitness trends in the U.S.- by the world's foremost instructors of Ashtanga. Doug Swenson masterfully presents one of the most physically challenging styles of Yoga in a way students of any level will find safe, fun, easeful, and empowering. Power Yoga For Dummies demystifies the secrets of Ashtanga, revealing how various yoga exercises promote flexibility and mental focus while a rapid pace adds aerobic benefit to the total power yoga workout. Explore the many ways yoga affects the mind and the body. This friendly guide provides power yoga workouts customized for adults, teens, children and seniors! Packed with savvy tips on increasing your focus and flexibility, improving your diet, and beating stress, this inspirational guide will help you unite a strong, sleek body with a sharp, clear mind.
Foreword • Introduction
PART I: INTRODUCING POWER YOGA BASICS:
1. Power Yoga in a Nutshell • 2. Powering Up Your Body • 3. Sharing Power with Your Mind
PART II: PREPARING TO PRACTICE:
4. Embracing Power Yoga Everyday • 5. Getting the Skinny on Yoga Gear • 6. Finding a Yoga Teacher
PART III: MASTERING THE BASICS:
7. Using Your Power Yoga Tools • 8. Unfurling the Lotus and Other Seated Poses • 9. Preparing with Powerful Warm-Ups • 10. Saluting the Sun and Linking Your Postures • 11. Taking a Walk in the Park: A Minimum Power Routine • 12. Following Buddha's Way: A Moderate Power Routine • 13. Engaging the Force: A Full Power Routine • 14. Dialing Down the Power
PART IV: FOCUSING ON SPECIFIC AREAS:
15. Bending Like Gumby: A Flexibility Workout • 16. Taking on Xena and Hercules: Strengthening Postures • 17. Riding with Lance Armstrong: Endurance Postures • 18. Pumping Up Like Arnold for Ripping Abs and Arms
PART V: ENHANCING YOUR PRACTICE:
19. Empowering Women • 20. Staying Young: Power Yoga for Seniors • 21. Practicing Yoga Adjustments and Working with a Partner • 22. Fueling Your Yoga Body
PART VI: THE PART OF TENS
23. Ten Reasons to Turn On Your Power Chapter • 24. Ten Secrets for Mastering Power Yoga • 25. Ten Great Outdoor Practice Locations
PART VII: APPENDIXES:
Yoga Vocabulary • Yoga Resources • Index
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9780764553424 |
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189 x 234 mm, 374 pp, 150 photos & ill. |
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