Yoga Abs

We have unique ways of ascribing a variety of emotions to the belly: "My guts are in a knot," "I knew it in my gut," "gut-wrenching," and "No guts, no glory." Yet, too often, we place more emphasis on the way the abdomen looks rather than how it feels and functions. Yoga Abs outlines a series of exercises, yoga poses (asana), and breathing practices (pranayama), designed to achieve optimal health for this crucial area, which houses the organs of both digestion and procreation. Drawing on her experience as a yoga instructor and physical therapist, Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, discusses the anatomical and philosophical aspects of the abdomen, and offers a set of movements that create awareness of these important muscles, and develop and maintain abdominal strength. Each exercise and asana lists: • the props or supports needed • safety guidelines • practice instructions In addition, she has created a special section called "Everyday Abs," where you will experiment with moving mindfully through your everyday activites, such as driving, cooking, sweeping the floor, and more.

"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.

A great body and amazing flat abs is what we all aspire for. If you thought that it was only possible at a hi-tech gym, think again. This unique book written by one of the most well-known yoga master of our times helps you develop those breath-taking abs in the comfort of your home with the help of a very dynamic and effective set of yogic exercises, specially designed by the author.

The first in a series of four instructional yoga books, this concise, fully illustrated guide shows readers how to drop pounds, add muscle, and boost metabolism, 74 illustrations throughout.

The #1 Bestselling Fitness Book from the "Most Watched Online Yoga and Pilates Guy", Sean Vigue! This interactive book is for the total beginner (perfect for men and women of all ages and fitness levels) who wants to increase their strength, flexibility, power and overall health and fitness using only their bodyweight. You'll see dramatic results after the very first workout! “Sean Vigue’s 30 Day Beginner Program” is the PERFECT easy to follow workout companion for the total beginner who wants to increase their physical and mental performance on every level or anyone who has been dying to try yoga, Pilates, Power Yoga, stretching and calisthenics but didn’t know where to begin. This complete 30 day training program will have you up and reaping the benefits today. There’s no time like the present! This program consists of 30 COMPLETE WORKOUT VIDEOS (plus 2 extra credit more challenging programs at the end of the book). You simply copy and paste the link on each page and do the workout directly with me. The workouts are designed to ease you effortlessly into the program and they progressively become more challenging as you build that natural strength, flexibility and confidence. You will be AMAZED at how much progress you make after the first workout and it only gets better. And best of all - all you need is your bodyweight. No weights. No equipment. No gym. Only a workout mat and comfortable clothing is recommended. Along with each video is a description of what you’ll be doing, where the video was filmed and fun bits of trivia about how the workout came to be...sort of a behind the scenes peek. Every video has a story and Sean is excited to let you in on the secrets and bloopers behind each experience. It’s time for you to look and feel better after the very first workout. Why not begin today? You can do these workouts anywhere and anytime, working them effortlessly into even the busiest of schedules. Or take these workouts to the gym and do them before, during or after your current routines and watch your physical and mental performance increase massively. The sky is the limit. Grab your workout mat and let’s go! P.S. If you'd like to check out my other bestselling fitness books simply type in 'Sean Vigue' in the search bar!

Hip and Healthy. Fit, Fun and Functional. Silly and Serious. Bar Stool Yoga capitalizes on the ever-increasing popularity of yoga, and offers a new twist -- yoga with a vodka martini surprise! Bar Stool Yoga features over 40 yoga poses, all photographed in a variety of alcoholic establishments. From local pubs to glitzy bars, the postures presented will challenge the fit and fabulous millenials and gen Xrs, while also appealing to their boomer parents and grandparents with some poses for flexibility and joint health. An ideal gift book, perfect for the hip, slick, and cool of all ages.

This unique book offers a framework for using yoga therapeutically to heal back and spinal problems. Combining detailed instruction on evaluation and treatment techniques with personal narrative and case studies, Yoga for a Happy Back bridges the gap between practicing yoga for better physical health and understanding the role of the mind-body connection in back pain. Utilising her vast experience as a physical therapist and yoga therapist, and the latest advances in the field, Krentzman advises on how to design therapeutic yoga classes for individuals with back pain. She includes information on creating class themes, and never before published sequences from the Purna yoga tradition for alignment based treatment of specific spinal conditions. With over 300 photos and illustrations, this book enables practitioners to access the benefits of yoga therapy for the treatment of orthopaedic dysfunctions and to promote general spinal health.

Return to balance with this calming, healing approach. Yin yoga offer remedies to the stresses of your busy yang life. Each restorative pose targets your deeper fascia and connective tissues, helping you experience increased flexibility and improved joint health. Yin yoga also focuses on deep breathing and longer hold times, allowing you the time and space to clear your mind and enhance your mental acuity. These meditative poses will help you attain a renewed sense of mindfulness and physical well-being, making them the perfect complement to an active yang lifestyle and helping bring you back into balance. Yin Yoga includes these features: • More than 50 step-by-step poses that focus on specific areas of the body • 20 sequences linking the poses, designed to help you reach specific physical, mental, or emotional goals • Expert information on techniques and philosophies, including correct breathing techniques, chakras and meridians, and how best to practice yin yoga If you’ve been looking for something to settle your mind and body, look no further than yin yoga the practice and Yin Yoga the book.