Power Yoga for Dummies

ISBN-13: 9780764553424 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 384 str.

Swensen

Opis

-Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style.-
--Karen Allen, actress, Yoga Practitioner -Doug Swenson masterfully presents one of the most physically challenging styles of Hatha Yoga in a way students of any level will find safe, fun, easeful, and empowering.-
--John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga In just a few years, Yoga has gone from an obscure spiritual discipline practiced by a handful of the -enlightened- in the Far East, to a mainstream exercise routine taught at gyms all across America. Now, at the turn of the new millennium, Yoga has a younger sibling, Power Yoga. A high-energy physical discipline embraced by Sting, Madonna, and thousands of other celebrities, professional athletes, and health advocates, Power Yoga takes the basics of Yoga and gives it a good healthy dose of aerobics to tone all your muscles, sharpen your focus, ease your spirit, and strengthen your heart. Want to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? Power Yoga For Dummies shows you how. Featuring step-by-step instructions, illustrated with photographs that help you see each move clearly, it shows you how to:

• Improve flexibility, strength, and endurance
• Develop rock-hard abs, legs, and arms
• Find an instructor and the right workout gear
• Customize workouts for all ages and fitness levels
• Enhance your practice with a partner
• Beat stress, sharpen your focus, and lift your spirits

Power Yoga celebrity Doug Swenson explains the philosophy and science behind Power Yoga. He gets you ready to take the leap into Power Yoga, and he arms you with:

• Three complete Power Yoga routines--beginning, intermediate and advanced
• Exercises to improve specific areas, including flexibility, strength, endurance, and specific muscle groups such as your arms, abs, and glutes
• Expert tips on diet and nutrition for enhancing your practice and improving your overall health
• Specific postures and exercises that benefit women and seniors

A fun and easy guide for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this inspirational guide will help you unit a strong, sleek body with a sharp, clear mind.

Spis treści

Foreword.

Introduction.

PART I: Introducing Power yoga Basics.

Chapter 1: Power Yoga in a Nutshell.

Chapter 2: Powering Up Your Body.

Chapter 3: Sharing Power with Your Mind.

PART II: Preparing to Practice.

Chapter 4: Embracing Power Yoga Everyday.

Chapter 5: Getting the Skinny on Yoga Gear.

Chapter 6: Finding a Yoga Teacher.

PART III: Mastering the Basics.

Chapter 7: Using Your Power Yoga Tools.

Chapter 8: Unfurling the Lotus and Other Seated Poses.

Chapter 9: Preparing with Powerful Warm–Ups.

Chapter 10: Saluting the Sun and Linking Your Postures.

Chapter 11: Taking a Walk in the Park: A Minimum Power Routine.

Chapter 12: Following Buddha′s Way: A Moderate Power Routine.

Chapter 13: Engaging the Force: A Full Power Routine.

Chapter 14: Dialing Down the Power.

PART IV: Focusing on Specific Areas.

Chapter 15: Bending Like Gumby: A Flexibility Workout.

Chapter 16: Taking on Xena and Hercules: Strengthening Postures.

Chapter 17: Riding with Lance Armstrong: Endurance Postures.

Chapter 18: Pumping Up Like Arnold for Ripping Abs and Arms.

PART V: Enhancing Your Practice.

Chapter 19: Empowering Women.

Chapter 20: Staying Young: Power Yoga for Seniors.

Chapter 21: Practicing Yoga Adjustments and Working with a Partner.

Chapter 22: Fueling Your Yoga Body.

PART VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 23: Ten Reasons to Turn On Your Power.

Chapter 24: Ten Secrets for Mastering Power Yoga.

Chapter 25: Ten Great Outdoor Practice Locations.

PART VII: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Yoga Vocabulary.

Appendix B: Yoga Resources.

Index.

Book Registration Information.

O autorze

Doug Swenson, author of Yoga Helps, leads Ashtanga Yoga workshops and classes for Yoga teachers and students around the world.

Blurb

"An excellent reference book with plenty of snippets of handy information."
Beryl Bender Birch, director, The Hard & Soft Astanga Institute

Praise for Power Yoga For Dummies

"Doug Swenson masterfully presents one of the most physically challenging styles of Hatha Yoga in a way students of any level will find safe, fun, easeful, and empowering."
John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga

"Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style."
Karen Allen, actress, Yoga practitioner

Pump up your body, mind, and spirit with Power Yoga!

East meets West in this ultimate mind–body workout Want to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? Let Doug Swenson show you the secrets of Power Yoga. 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.

Discover how to: Improve flexibility, strength, and endurance Develop rock–hard abs, legs, and arms Find an instructor and the right workout gear Customize workouts for women and seniors Enhance your practice with a partner

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