Yoga to Stay Young : Simple Poses to Keep You Flexible, Strong, and Pain-Free.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Scott, Rachel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hatha yoga--Therapeutic use.

Physical fitness.

Youthfulness.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (337 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Yoga to Stay Young

Place of Publication:

Naperville : Callisto Publishing LLC, 2020.

Summary:

Stay Flexible and Fit for Life--Practical Yoga for Any Age Now, you don't have to take a yoga class to learn how to relieve pain, improve posture, and feel healthy.Yoga to Stay Young is the perfect, practical guide for active seniors who want to start from square one to build strength and gain flexibility for a lifetime.

Contents:

Intro

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Introduction

Part I: The Science

Chapter 1: Why Yoga Works

Chapter 2: Proper Yoga Techniques

Chapter 3: Making It a Personal Practice

Part II: The Poses

Chapter 4: Neck and Shoulders

Simple Neck Stretches

Gomukhasana Arms (Cow Face Pose, Arms Only)

Garudasana Arms (Eagle Pose, Arms Only)

Yoga Mudra (Seal Pose)

Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Hands Pose)

Chapter 5: Chest, Back, and Torso

Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

Savasana (Corpse Pose)

Spinal Stretch at the Wall

Balasana (Child's Pose)

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Salabhasana (Locust Pose)

Sphinx Pose

Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

Cat/Cow Pose

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Seated Twist)

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Low or High Lunge)

Parivrtta Utkatasana (Revolved Chair Pose)

Chapter 6: Arms, Wrists, and Hands

Phalakasana (Plank Pose)

Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose)

Wrist Stretch

Chapter 7: Hips, Buttocks, Thighs, and Hamstrings

Uttanasana (Forward Fold)

Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)

Virabhadrasana Two (Warrior Two Pose)

Parsvakonasana (Side Angle Pose)

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

Low Lunge and High Lunge

Utkatasana (Chair Pose)

Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Fold)

Supta Hasta Padangusthasana (Reclined Leg Stretches)

Eka Pada Kapotasana (Pigeon or "Sleeping Swan" Pose)

Thread the Needle (Figure Four Pose)

Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby Pose)

Sukhasana (Easy Seat Pose)

Chapter 8: Knees, Calves, and Shins

Utkatasana with Heel Lift

Virasana (Hero Pose)

Modified Virabhadrasana One (Warrior One Pose)

Malasana (Squat or Garland Pose)

Chapter 9: Ankles, Feet, and Toes

Vajrasana (Toe Stretch)

Vrksasana (Tree Pose).

Garudasana (Eagle Pose)

Yogi Toe Massage

Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose)

Part III: The Sequences

Chapter 10: Support for Everyday Activities

Yoga for Walking

Yoga for Sitting

Yoga for Gardening

Yoga for Lifting Heavy Things

Yoga for Shoveling Snow

Yoga for Yard Work

Yoga for Needlepoint, Reading, Knitting, or Crafts

Yoga for Playing Cards or Games

Yoga for Waking Up

Yoga for Bedtime

Chapter 11: Active Living

Yoga for Running

Yoga for Swimming

Yoga for Biking: Long

Yoga for Biking: Short

Yoga for Golf

Yoga for Tennis

Yoga for Softball or Baseball

Yoga for Dancing

Yoga for Skiing

Yoga for General Exercise Recovery

Chapter 12: Injury Recovery

Yoga for a Sprained Ankle

Yoga for a Rotator Cuff Injury

Yoga for a Torn Hamstring

Yoga for an Injured Achilles Tendon

Yoga for Wrist Arthritis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hands-Free Yoga

Chair Yoga

Yoga for Spinal Issues

Yoga for Disc Issues

Yoga for a Knee Replacement

Chapter 13: Aches and Pains

Yoga for Headaches

Yoga for a Stiff Neck

Yoga for Tight Shoulders

Yoga for a Tight Upper Back

Yoga for a Sore Low Back

Yoga for Tight Hips

Yoga for Sore Legs

Yoga for Sore Hands

Yoga for Poor Posture

Yoga for General Flexibility

Chapter 14: Customize Your Yoga Practice

Resources

References

About the Author.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781641524544

1641524545

OCLC:

1402033557