Description
Book SynopsisThis is a guide to power yoga - one of the fastest growing mind and body fitness trends by the world's foremost instructors of Ashtanga. They provide 30, 60 and 90 minute customized power workouts to promote flexibility, strength and endurance.
Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction.
PART I: Introducing Power yoga Basics.
Chapter 1: Power Yoga in a Nutshell.
Chapter 2: Powering Up Your Body.
Chapter 3: Sharing Power with Your Mind.
PART II: Preparing to Practice.
Chapter 4: Embracing Power Yoga Everyday.
Chapter 5: Getting the Skinny on Yoga Gear.
Chapter 6: Finding a Yoga Teacher.
PART III: Mastering the Basics.
Chapter 7: Using Your Power Yoga Tools.
Chapter 8: Unfurling the Lotus and Other Seated Poses.
Chapter 9: Preparing with Powerful Warm-Ups.
Chapter 10: Saluting the Sun and Linking Your Postures.
Chapter 11: Taking a Walk in the Park: A Minimum Power Routine.
Chapter 12: Following Buddha's Way: A Moderate Power Routine.
Chapter 13: Engaging the Force: A Full Power Routine.
Chapter 14: Dialing Down the Power.
PART IV: Focusing on Specific Areas.
Chapter 15: Bending Like Gumby: A Flexibility Workout.
Chapter 16: Taking on Xena and Hercules: Strengthening Postures.
Chapter 17: Riding with Lance Armstrong: Endurance Postures.
Chapter 18: Pumping Up Like Arnold for Ripping Abs and Arms.
PART V: Enhancing Your Practice.
Chapter 19: Empowering Women.
Chapter 20: Staying Young: Power Yoga for Seniors.
Chapter 21: Practicing Yoga Adjustments and Working with a Partner.
Chapter 22: Fueling Your Yoga Body.
PART VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 23: Ten Reasons to Turn On Your Power.
Chapter 24: Ten Secrets for Mastering Power Yoga.
Chapter 25: Ten Great Outdoor Practice Locations.
PART VII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Yoga Vocabulary.
Appendix B: Yoga Resources.
Index.
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