Yoga After 50 For Dummies

Höfundur: Larry Payne (Útgáfa: 1)
Yoga After 50 For Dummies

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Improve balance, flexibility, and overall well-being   Yoga is a terrific way to stay fit and improve mental clarity, balance, agility, and flexibility. Written by the founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, this book takes the guesswork out of starting or continuing yoga at 50 and beyond. You’ll learn how to adapt stances and breathing to your changing body to reap the benefits of this ancient practice and use it to calm your mind and body—one pose at a time.

-          Discover step-by-step instructions for more than 45 poses -          Relieve stress -          Leverage your breathing -          Target weak spots, avoid injury, and deal with pain and chronic conditions -          Discover yoga popular apps    Larry Payne, Ph. D, is the founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and coauthor of Yoga for Dummies. Named “one of America’s most respected yoga teachers” by the Los Angeles Times, he also developed the yoga program at UCLA School of Medicine and Loyola Marym.

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Útgefandi
Wiley Professional Development (P&T)
ISBN
9781119631538
Print ISBN
9781119631514
Format
ePub
Útgáfa
1
Höfundar
Larry Payne
Tungumál
English
Útgefið
2020-07-07
Prent takmörkun á líftíma
100
Prent takmörkun
10
Afritunar takmörkun
2

Kaflar

  • Cover
  • Introduction
  • About This Book
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Beyond the Book
  • Where to Go from Here
  • Part 1: The Age of Yoga
  • Chapter 1: Yoga Over 50 Is Just Smart
  • Understanding the Benefits of Yoga
  • Finding Your Place in the World of Yoga
  • Selecting the Right Place and the Right Teacher for You
  • Practicing without Injury
  • Playing It Safe
  • Modifications
  • Chapter 2: Preparing to Practice
  • You Don’t Need a Lot of Equipment to Practice Yoga
  • Proper Sequencing
  • Before You Begin
  • Chapter 3: Breathing through Your Yoga Poses
  • Benefiting from Breathing in Yoga
  • Leveraging Your Breathing
  • Three Ways to Breathe When Moving
  • Advanced Breath Work
  • Part 2: Yoga on the Mat
  • Chapter 4: Twenty Great Postures for the 50-Plus Yogi
  • Remembering Function over Form
  • Asymmetrical Forward Bend
  • Bent Leg Supine Twist
  • Boat Pose
  • Bridge Pose
  • Child’s Pose
  • Cobra Pose
  • Corpse Pose
  • Downward Facing Dog
  • Easy Pose
  • Great Seal
  • Half Chair Pose
  • Half-Standing Forward Bend
  • Knees-to-Chest
  • Locust Pose
  • Mountain Pose
  • Revolved Triangle
  • Seated Forward Bend
  • Standing Forward Bend
  • Supported Shoulder Stand
  • Warrior I
  • Chapter 5: Meditation for the 50-Plus Mind
  • Benefiting from Meditation
  • Steady the Mind
  • Types of Meditation
  • Meditation Routines for Home
  • Part 3: Yoga in Your Everyday Life
  • Chapter 6: Yoga, Your Food, and Your Weight
  • Reaping the Benefits of a Balanced Diet
  • Don’t Forget the Cardio
  • Practicing Yoga while Seated
  • Chapter 7: Connecting Yoga and the Power of the Mind
  • The Mind/Body Connection Is Real
  • Mind/Body Activities
  • Yoga without the Postures
  • Yoga and the Power of Imagination
  • Chapter 8: Bedtime Yoga
  • Your Mind and Sleep
  • Yoga and Sleep
  • Don’t Forget Your Vitamin G
  • Things to Think About
  • Yoga Sleep
  • Yoga Sleep at Home
  • Yoga and Intimate Matters
  • Part 4: Adapting Your Practice to Common 50-Plus Conditions
  • Chapter 9: Keeping Your Balance
  • Proprioception: The Key to All Yoga Poses
  • Practicing Poses: Pointers to Keep in Mind
  • Alignment and Balancing Poses
  • Chapter 10: Love Your Lower Back
  • Back Pain Is a Common Problem
  • It Hurts When I Bend Forward
  • It Hurts When I Bend Backwards
  • At-Home Routine
  • Chapter 11: Tending to Headaches, Asthma, and Your Upper Back
  • Age of Rounding
  • Tension and Stress
  • Tension Headaches
  • Breathing for Better Health
  • At-Home Routine for Upper Back
  • Chapter 12: Dealing with Needy Knees
  • Are Your Knees Making a Crackling Noise?
  • Getting to Know Your Knees
  • Yoga Routine for Your Knees
  • Chapter 13: Handling Hopeful Hips and Hamstrings
  • It’s All in the Hips
  • Bearing the Weight
  • Hamstrings
  • A Hips and Hamstrings Sequence for Home
  • Chapter 14: Dealing with Joint Replacements
  • Refining Your Yoga Practice
  • Hip Replacements
  • Knee Replacements
  • Chapter 15: Boning Up on Osteoporosis
  • Who Gets Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis Symptoms
  • Yoga and Osteoporosis
  • Chapter 16: Handling Arthritis
  • What Is Arthritis?
  • Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Discovering How Yoga Can Help
  • A Joint-Freeing Routine for Home
  • Chapter 17: Understanding Menopause and Andropause
  • Hormonal Changes in Women and Men
  • Breath Work at Home: Cooling Breath
  • Yoga at Home
  • Chapter 18: Helping the Pelvic Floor
  • Both Women and Men Have Pelvic Floors
  • Making a Move
  • Knowing When to See a Doctor
  • Yoga and the Pelvic Floor
  • Home Yoga Routine for the Pelvic Floor
  • Part 5: Routines for Home
  • Chapter 19: Five-Minute Routines for Home
  • What You Need to Know
  • Routine 1
  • Routine 2
  • Routine 3
  • Chapter 20: Fifteen-Minute Routines for Home
  • Routine 1
  • Routine 2
  • Routine 3
  • Chapter 21: Thirty-Minute Routines for Home
  • Routine 1
  • Routine 2
  • Routine 3
  • Part 6: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Your Yoga Practice: On the Mat
  • Avoid Pain at All Cost
  • It’s Okay to Change Your Mind
  • Modify when Necessary
  • Choose Forgiving Limbs
  • Prepare the Muscles and Joints
  • Use the Power of Your Breath
  • Selecting a Studio
  • Assessing Yoga Online
  • Be Realistic about Your Time
  • Include Meditation
  • Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Your Yoga Practice: Off the Mat
  • Take Your Vitamin G
  • Eat Well
  • Find a Cardio Workout You Like
  • Get a Good Night’s Sleep
  • Avoid the Blue Light before Bedtime
  • Communicate to Enhance Intimacy
  • Find Time to Meditate Off the Mat
  • Say Goodbye to Your Ego
  • Invite Others to Join In
  • Start Today
  • Index
  • About the Author
  • Connect with Dummies
  • End User License Agreement