Yoga For Dummies, 4th Edition
- Length: 432 pages
- Edition: 4
- Language: English
- Publisher: For Dummies
- Publication Date: 2023-03-28
- ISBN-10: 111998906X
- ISBN-13: 9781119989066
- Sales Rank: #3738687 (See Top 100 Books)
Stretch, strengthen, and start your yoga journey with this approachable guide
Yoga For Dummies teaches beginners the fundamentals of Yoga―correct posture, breathing techniques, meditation practices, and beyond. It’s also a helpful resource for established yogis who want to focus on foundations. Whoever you are, you’ll enjoy the proven mental and physical health benefits of this ancient practice. Improve cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, increase your flexibility and balance, reduce stress, and more! Let Dummies help you get the most out of your yoga routine. This edition includes updated photos, new mindfulness meditations, new routines, and easy-to-follow instructions for mastering core yoga poses and building a regular practice.
- Discover the ideas and philosophy behind the ancient practice of Yoga
- Learn correct techniques and alignment for basic and more advanced poses
- Practice sequences of yoga poses for a full-body workout that builds strength and flexibility
- Reap the benefits of mindfulness meditation and yogic breathing exercises
Yoga For Dummies provides beginner-friendly instruction and expert guidance so you can enjoy the health and peace of mind that yoga brings.
Cover Title Page Copyright Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Part 1: Getting Started with Yoga Chapter 1: Yoga 101: Building a Foundation Understanding the True Character of Yoga Considering Your Options: The Seven Main Branches of Yoga Taking a Closer Look at Hatha Yoga Finding Your Niche: Four Basic Approaches to Yoga Pointing the Way to Happiness: Health, Healing, and Yoga Balancing Your Life with Yoga Locating Your Starting Place in the World of Yoga Chapter 2: Ready, Set, Yoga! Finding Suitable Yoga Instruction Preparing for Group Practice Going for It on Your Own Fulfilling Your Promise to Yourself: Making Time for Yoga Practice Chapter 3: Preparing for a Fruitful Yoga Practice Cultivating the Right Attitude Enjoying a Peaceful Yoga Practice Chapter 4: The Fine Art of Letting Go of Stress The Nature of Stress Relaxation Techniques That Work Yoga Nidra: Catch Up on Your Sleep Quotient with Yogic Sleep Chapter 5: Breath and Movement Simplified Breathing Your Way to Good Health Mastering the Mechanics of Yogic Breathing Seeing How Breath and Postural Movement Work Together Infusing Sound into Yogic Breathing Breath Control the Traditional Way Part 2: Moving into Position: Basic Yoga Postures Chapter 6: Please Be Seated Understanding the Philosophy of Sitting Adding Variety to Your Sitting Postures Chapter 7: Standing Tall Standing Strong Exercising Your Standing Options Chapter 8: Steady as a Tree: Mastering Balance Getting to the Roots of the Posture Balancing Postures for Graceful Strength Chapter 9: Absolutely Abs Taking Care of the Abdomen: Your Business Center Exercising Those Abs Chapter 10: Looking at the World Upside Down: Safe Inversion Postures Getting a Leg Up on Leg Inversions Trying a Trio of Shoulder Stands Chapter 11: Easy ‘round the Bends: Classic Bending Floor Postures Gaining a Strong Spine (and Some Insight) Bending over Backward Bending from Side to Side Bending Forward Chapter 12: Several Twists on the Yoga Twist Trying Simple Upright Twists Twisting while Reclining Chapter 13: Dynamic Posture: The Rejuvenation Sequence and Sun Salutation Warming Up for the Sun: Rejuvenating in Nine Steps Gliding Through the Seven-Step Kneeling Salutation Advancing to the 12-Step Sun Salutation Chapter 14: A Beginner’s Routine for Everyone Starting Slowly and Wisely Trying Out a Fun Beginner Routine Reaching Beyond the Beginning Part 3: Creating and Customizing Your Yoga Routine Chapter 15: Designing Your Own Yoga Program Applying the Rules of Sequencing Getting Started with Warm-ups Selecting Your Main Postures and Compensation Poses Including Plenty of Rest and Relaxation Cooking Up a Creative Yoga Routine with the Classic Formula Chapter 16: Partnering Up for Yoga Defining Partner Yoga Enjoying the Benefits of Partner Yoga Exploring Eleven Ways to Pose with a Partner Chapter 17: It’s Never Too Soon: Pre- and Postnatal Yoga Partnering Yoga with Pregnancy Finding Perfect Pregnancy Postures Continuing Yogic Exercise after Pregnancy (Postpartum) Chapter 18: Yoga for Kids and Teens Kid Stuff: Making Yoga Fun for Youngsters Easing the Transition into Adulthood: Yoga for Teens A New Yoga Routine for Teens Chapter 19: It’s Never Too Late: Yoga for Aging Adults Reaping the Benefits of Yoga through Midlife and Beyond Approaching Prime of Life Yoga with the Right Mindset Developing User-Friendly Routines for Midlifers Staying Active: Yoga for Older Adults Cherishing the Chair: Safe Routines for Older Adults Chapter 20: Prop Art: The Why and How of Simple Props Examining the Pros and Cons of Props Going Prop Hunting at Home Seeking Out Props You May Want to Purchase Chapter 21: Yoga Against the Wall The World Is Your Yoga Studio A Wall-Supported Yoga Workout Part 4: Living Life the Yoga Way Chapter 22: Yoga throughout the Day Making Yoga a Habit Seeking Your Higher Self Making Inroads into the Eightfold Path with Moral Discipline Exercising Yogic Self-Discipline Chapter 23: Meditation and the Higher Reaches of Yoga Understanding Concentration Practicing Meditation Working toward Ecstasy Reaching toward Enlightenment Chapter 24: Yoga Therapy: Customizing Your Back and Body Treatments What You Need to Know about Yoga Therapy A Five-Step Plan for a Healthy Back Yoga Rx for Lower Backs Chapter 25: Using Restorative Postures to Relieve Stress and Chronic Pain Your Yoga Toolkit for Relieving Chronic Pain Helpful Postures for Chronic Pain Part 5: The Part of Tens Chapter 26: Ten Tips for a Safe Yoga Practice Avoid Seeing Yoga as a Competition— Even with Yourself Listen to Your Body and Be in the Moment Challenge Yourself, Don’t Strain Yourself Forget about What You Used to Do Don’t Buy into “No Pain, No Gain” Choose Function over Form Find the Intersection of Focus and Ease in Your Postures Seek Out a Yoga Teacher Who Respects Your Limits Find Your Personal Comfort Zone Give Yourself the Benefit of Time and Allow Yoga to Unfold Chapter 27: Ten Ways to Get the Most out of Your Yoga Practice Understand Yoga Set Clear and Realistic Goals Commit Yourself to Growth Stay for the Long Haul Start with Good Habits Vary Your Routine Breathe to Increase Your Awareness Do Your Best, Don’t Worry about the Rest Allow Your Body to Speak Up Share Yoga Index About the Authors Connect with Dummies End User License Agreement
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