Yoga for Long Life - Brossura

Weller, Stella

Brossura

ISBN 10: 072253387X ISBN 13: 9780722533871

Casa editrice: Thorsons, 1997

Riassunto

Gentle, effective exercise ideal for the mature person

This practical workbook teaches yoga positions to suit all ages – but stresses that low impact exercise of this sort is highly benefical for the over 50s.

Yoga prevents or delays the onset of disorders such as arthritis, backache, high blood pressure, menopause problems and osteoporosis. the book includes safe, simple and non-strenuous exercises and includes breathing, relaxation and meditative techniques you can easily incorporate into daily schedules to combat stress, fatigue and insommia.

The book also includes nutrition information to help prevent weight problems and maintain good health.

50 illustrations and step-by-step clear instructions makes this a very user-friendly guide.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Stella Weller was a State Registered Nurse and now is a yoga instructor. She is the author of the successful Yoga Back Book, Yoga Therapy, Easy Pregnancy with Yoga and Yoga for Children by Thorsons.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

'Yoga for Long Life' is a practical workbook offering strengthening and stretching yoga exercises for anyone wishing to preserve the quality of their life. Ideal for men and women in their middle years, it is a gentle and effective approach to attaining and maintaining peak physical fitness and mental well-being.

With the help of fifty clear illustrations you will learn:
· safe, simple and non-strenuous exercises to keep muscles firm and joints freely moving
· to prevent or delay the onset of disorders such as arthritis, backache, constipation, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and menopausal problems
· to become more sensitive to the early warning signs of illness
· breathing, relaxation and meditative techniques you can easily incorporate into daily schedules to combat stress, fatigue and insomnia
· to promote harmony between body and mind

Also included is nutrition information, including important nutrients and their food sources, to help prevent weight problems and maintain good health.

Stella Weller is a practising Registered Nurse who has taught yoga and stress management to hundreds of students. She is the author of 'Yoga for Children, The Yoga Back Book, Easy Pregnancy with Yoga' and 'Yoga Therapy'.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Thorsons
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 072253387X
• ISBN 13: 9780722533871
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 128