Power Yoga for Dummies Contributor(s): Swenson, Doug (Author), Swenson, David (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0764553429 ISBN-13: 9780764553424 Publisher: For Dummies OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2001 Annotation: "An excellent reference book with plenty of snippets of handy information." Beryl Bender Birch, director, The Hard & Soft Astanga Institute Praise for Power Yoga For Dummies "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 "Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style." -- Karen Allen, actress, Yoga practitioner Pump up your body, mind, and spirit with Power Yoga! East meets West in this ultimate mind-body workout Want to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? Let Doug Swenson show you the secrets of Power Yoga. Packed with savvy tips on increasing your focus and flexibility, improving your diet, and beating stress, this inspirational guide will help you unite a strong, sleek body with a sharp, clear mind. Discover 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 women and seniors Enhance your practice with a partner Get smart! www.dummies.com Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com Choose from among 33 different subject categories Get news you can use on everything from money to health to computers |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Yoga - Health & Fitness | Exercise - General |
Dewey: 613.704 |
LCCN: 00112137 |
Series: For Dummies |
Physical Information: 0.83" H x 7.52" W x 9.3" (1.54 lbs) 400 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. 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:
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:
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. |