Yoga for Dummies

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This revised edition of Yoga For Dummies provides 25 percent new and revised content, presenting new concepts for the yoga community, while maintaining its emphasis on safe approaches to the physical practice of yoga, and an accessible discussion of yoga philosophy and meditation. New and revised content includes: Specialized yoga instruction for all ages Partner yoga--practice with a friend, family member, or loved one Expanded coverage of practicing yoga during pregnancy, as well as yoga relief for women in mid-life The health benefits of yoga as part of a complete wellness and exercise program Restorative yoga and yoga therapy to combat chronic aches and pains Dozens of new photos and illustrations to make the information presented easier to follow Table of contents: Introduction. Part I: Off to a Good Start with Yoga. Chapter 1: Yoga 101: What You Need to Know. Chapter 2: Ready, Set, Yoga! Chapter 3: Prep Before Pep: Ensuring a Fruitful Yoga Practice. Chapter 4: Relaxed Like a Noodle: The Fine Art of Letting Go of Stress. Chapter 5: Breath and Movement Simplified. Part II: Postures for Health Maintenance and Restoration. Chapter 6: Please Be Seated. Chapter 7: Standing Tall. Chapter 8: Steady as a Tree: Mastering Balance. Chapter 9: Absolutely Abs. Chapter 10: Looking at the World Upside Down. Chapter 11: Easy 'round the Bends. Chapter 12: Several Twists on the Yoga Twist. Chapter 13: Dynamic Posture: The Rejuvenation Sequence and Sun Salutation. Chapter 14: A Recommended Beginners' Routine for Men and Women. Part III: Creative Yoga. Chapter 15: Designing Your Own Yoga Program. Chapter 16: It's Never Too Soon: Pre- and Postnatal Yoga. Chapter 17: Yoga for Kids and Teens. Chapter 18: It's Never Too Late: Yoga for Midlifers and Older Adults. Chapter 19: Prop Art: The Why and How of Simple Props. Part IV: Yoga as a Lifestyle. Chapter 20: Yoga Throughout the Day. Chapter 21: Meditation and the Higher Reaches of Yoga. Chapter 22: Yoga Therapy: The (Yoga) Doctor Will See You Now. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 23: Ten Tips for a Great Yoga Practice. Chapter 24: Ten Good Reasons to Practice Yoga. Appendix: Additional Yoga Resources. Index.

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Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D. (Saskatchewan, Canada) has written more than 30 books on such topics as yoga, tantra, and spiritual transcendence. Larry Payne, Ph.D. (Los Angeles, CA) is an internationally respected Yoga teacher and workshop leader.