Yoga with weights for dummies
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Yoga with weights for dummies
（--For dummies）
Wiley, c2006
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An easy-to-follow guide to a hot new form of yoga Yoga with Weights is the latest breakthrough in mind-body exercise, integrating the mindfulness of yoga with the physical culture of body-building. Building on the strengths of both disciplines, this friendly guide shows readers how to safely combine yoga postures while simultaneously working out with lightweight hand-held free weights. It features customizable exercises that target specific areas of the body, each illustrated with multiple photos, and provides guidelines for combining healthy eating with workouts.
Sherri Baptiste (Marin County, CA) is the founder of Baptiste Power of Yoga, a nationally recognized method of yoga offered throughout the United States. She teaches yoga classes throughout the United States and hosts retreats around the world.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Yoga with Weights 9
Chapter 2: Gearing Up 29
Chapter 3: Preparing for Your First Workout 37
Part II: Mastering the Basics 51
Chapter 4: A Breath of Fresh Air: Yoga Breathing Techniques 53
Chapter 5: Making the Mind and Body Connection 65
Chapter 6: Warming Up and Cooling Down 73
Chapter 7: From Head to Toe: The Balanced Workout 101
Part III: Refining Your Technique 123
Chapter 8: Waking Up Your Mind and Body: The Energy Workout 125
Chapter 9: Taking It Easy: The Restorative Workout 141
Chapter 10: Pumping You Up: The Strengthening Workout 157
Chapter 11: Releasing Your Athlete Within: The Endurance Workout 171
Chapter 12: Iron Abs: The Belly-Burner Workout 191
Part IV: Personalizing Your Program 207
Chapter 13: Eating to Enhance Your Yoga-with-Weights Workout 209
Chapter 14: Addressing Body Aches and Pains 219
Chapter 15: Toning and Focusing on Different Body Areas 235
Part V: Addressing Special Situations 255
Chapter 16: Improving Your Game 257
Chapter 17: Girl Talk 287
Chapter 18: Exercises for Seniors 297
Part VI: The Part of Tens 317
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Stay Motivated 319
Chapter 20: Ten Myths about Yoga with Weights 325
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Chart Your Progress 331
Appendix: Resources 337
Index 343
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