The American Yoga Association's Easy Does It Yoga : The Safe and Gentle Way to Health and Well-Being

The American Yoga Association's Easy Does It Yoga : The Safe and Gentle Way to Health and Well-Being
by Alice Christensen

The American Yoga Association's Easy Does It Yoga : The Safe and Gentle Way to Health and Well-Being
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Author: Alice Christensen
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-11-18
ISBN: 0684848902
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Touchstone
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Book Review: I am excited about this book!
Summary: 5 Stars

As a Yoga teacher I frequently review yoga books for ideas and new information. I am very excited about Easy Does It Yoga! Could it be that finally Yoga has come of age? This book might just persuade the Yoga doubters to view Yoga as an acceptable exercise that truly will benefit the mind, body and spirit in the present and on into aging. The author, Alice Christensen, has written a comprehensive and compassionate book on Yoga and its tremendous health benefits for the older person, and indeed, anyone physically challenged by bad health, addictions and inertia. The various disciplines of yoga are discussed and benefits illustrated by case examples. The exercises are well detailed in words and pictures. Nutrition is covered in a reader friendly style that lists detailed menus of wholesome foods. Easy Does It Yoga should be required reading for any business involved in the health care needs of today's older population.

Summary of The American Yoga Association's Easy Does It Yoga : The Safe and Gentle Way to Health and Well-Being

Regain your health, vitality, and independence through this age-old approach to fitness

Whether you're an older adult just beginning to exercise, you're physically weak due to an illness or injury, or you haven't worked out in a while, The American Yoga Association's Easy Does ItŪ Yoga is a safe, easy-to-use guide to renewed physical and emotional wellness.

For thousands of years people have turned to Yoga to enhance their quality of life. Yoga gradually builds physical flexibility and strength, improves concentration, relieves stress, increases energy, and develops the ability to relax at will. Easy Does ItŪ Yoga, a nationally recognized fitness program, adapts traditional Yoga techniques to make them safe and easy for people who may face physical limitations. But, although it is a gentler from of Yoga, it is just as effective as more strenuous fitness programs for getting and staying in shape.

Alice Christensen, founder, of the American Yoga Association, guides you through the program, showing you:

* The basics of Yoga exercising, breathing, and meditation with specific, easy-to-follow illustrations throughout

* Specific postures such as the Gentle Full Bend, the Easy Sun Pose, and the Elbow Twist to help you target your weaker spots and increase your overall flexibility

* The unique benefits of Yoga for alleviating chronic health conditions ranging from arthritis to depression

* A six-week program to get you started and to help you develop a basic understanding of essential movements

* Specially designed sequences to boost energy or bring calm, depending on your specific needs

* Strategies to incorporate the Yoga lifestyle into your daily routine, not only with exercise, but also with tips on creating a healthy diet and ways to develop a more peaceful, positive mental attitude

Regardless of your age or physical condition, The American Yoga Association's Easy Does ItŪ Yoga will inspire you to awaken your body and mind and experience the well-being and fulfillment that Yoga brings.

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