Cool Yoga Tricks
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Craving yoga's benefits but unable to perform even the simplest postures? Think yoga is only for rubber-limbed supermodels? If your yoga practice is giving you more stress than stress relief , Cool Yoga Tricks is the answer to your prayers. Although it seems like everyone from Madonna to your eighty-three-year-old Uncle Teddy is practicing yoga, most of us are unable to do even the simplest classic yoga poses without undue stress and strain. Now in this clear, understandable, easy-to-follow book, Miriam Austin offers alternative yoga routines that help you reap the greatest rewards from your yoga practice, and she reveals shortcuts to help you perform yoga like a pro. Using everyday items, such as chairs, walls, and blankets, Miriam Austin shows how those of us with normal flexibility limitations can experience the very real benefits of yoga--without dislocating our joints, overstretching our muscles, or giving up in frustration. She makes the basics simple, doable, and down-to-earth. Dog Tricks --lengthen your spine more fully with these Downward Facing Dog tricks, designed to relax your neck, shoulders, and back--and make your Dog Pose much more lovable. Befriending Backbends --increase your preztebility with a little help from your friends--and from some garden-variety folding chairs. Tweaking Your Twists --learn the techniques that will stretch your spine and give you more life energy. Super Stretches --feel as limber as your average bowling ball? Gently coax your muscles to new lengths by practicing the routines in this chapter.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0345465415
ISBN13:9780345465412
Release Date:December 2003
Publisher:Random House Publishing Group
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.37 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 7.4" x 9.0"
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Exercise & Fitness Health Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting Stretching YogaCustomer Reviews
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TOTALLY COOL!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book is totally cool, delightful and delicious, just like yoga! I initially bought this book for my 23 year old daughter, thinking she could relate to the title. I quickly saw that the "tricks", clearly illustrated by people of different ages, various body types and backgrounds, are techniques for safely deepening our yoga practice. The author, Miriam Austin, credits her most influential teachers, including Ramanand Patel, who is well known for his ingenious use of yoga props. I'm adding this title to my list of recommended books for older students and their teachers! Suza Francina, author, The New Yoga for People Over 50 and Yoga and the Wisdom of Menopause.
Making yoga easier for everyone!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Do you consider yourself "flexibly challenged"? Are you a yoga instructor who needs ideas on how to modify poses for your students? If you fall into either category, this is THE book for you. Miriam Austin, author of "Yoga For Wimps" and "Meditation For Wimps", has put together a brilliant book that can assist even the stiffest person achieve postures that they never thought possible. Using props that you can find around your own home (chairs, blankets, etc.), Austin demonstrates many different ways to employ these 'tricks' to enhance your practice and master classic yoga postures. There are over 200 different methods revealed in this book - with precise directions and clear pictures. It is obvious that Austin is inspired by the yoga master, BKS Iyengar, who originated the use of props. Many of these ideas may not be 'new' - but they really do work! This book is extremely valuable for yoga instructors - in classes, you will come across many people with many different limitations. It can be frustrating for a student if they think that they can't do a pose. With these 'cool yoga tricks' at your disposal, you can help them assume the pose in a way that is not only best for their body type but safe as well. It will truly enhance your skills and your students will appreciate you for it!
Cool Yoga Tricks
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book is just plain excellent. I have already given two copies to friends (actually, I had to replace my copy twice because my friends took my copy and refused to return the book). Buy this book and use it. Bob Spena
Loaded with Great Instruction!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I have only flipped through this book since receiving it, but I am thrilled with the information in it! It is not just how to add props to a few poses, as I expected, but also has ideas for how to 'teach' your body what it should be doing in each pose. It does this first by explaining what is meant by concepts such as 'press the top of your thighs back', or 'rotate your upper arms inward', then provides instructions and photos for assisted exercises to achieve these concepts. Sometimes your 'prop' is another person (or two!) to assist your body in achieving these poses. This book has me looking forward to practicing more than any other book I've seen recently! While this book will not satisfy those looking for a traditional yoga instruction with spiritual and breath aspects, it is an excellent beginning and intermediate guide to the physical practice of yoga.
Modify, modify, modify!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This book is all about learning to modify yoga poses to make them work for YOU. It begins by helping you to become more aware of your body and how to control the way it moves. For example, many yoga poses include the instruction "roll your thighs outward"--how do you do that? This book doesn't just TELL you how, it SHOWS you how! Using a varitey of props such as blankets, straps, bolsters, chairs, and even helpful friends, you will learn to find comfort in some of the most common yoga poses, such as downward facing dog, standing forward bend, seated forward bend, and headstand. Yoga teachers and students of various shapes and sizes illustrate the many poses included in this book. This book is an excellent tool for anyone looking to further their yoga practice by attaining postures best suited to their ability.
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