Yoga After 50 for Dummies - by Larry Payne (Paperback)

Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Health + Wellness
Sub-Genre: Yoga
Format: Paperback
Publisher: For Dummies
Age Range: Adult
Author: Larry Payne
Language: English

About the Book

"Yoga is a terrific way to stay fit and improve mental clarity, balance, agility, and flexibility. Written by the founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, this book takes the guesswork out of starting or continuing yoga at 50 and beyond. You'll learn how to adapt stances and breathing to your changing body to reap the benefits of this ancient practice and use it to calm your mind and body--one pose at a time"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Improve balance, flexibility, and overall well-being

Yoga is a terrific way to stay fit and improve mental clarity, balance, agility, and flexibility. Written by the founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, this book takes the guesswork out of starting or continuing yoga at 50 and beyond. You'll learn how to adapt stances and breathing to your changing body to reap the benefits of this ancient practice and use it to calm your mind and body--one pose at a time.

• Discover step-by-step instructions for more than 45 poses
• Relieve stress
• Leverage your breathing
• Target weak spots, avoid injury, and deal with pain and chronic conditions
• Discover yoga apps and videos

From the Back Cover

• Improve balance, flexibility, and overall well-being
• Practice gentle Yoga and relieve stress
• View step-by-step photos of key poses

Discover more than 45 poses to fit your body's needs

Yoga is a terrific way to stay fit and improve mental clarity, balance, agility, and flexibility, but it's important to practice it correctly to avoid injury and deal with pain and chronic conditions. Written by the founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, this book takes the guesswork out of starting or continuing Yoga at 50 and beyond. You'll learn how to adapt stances and breathing to your changing body to reap the benefits of this ancient practice and use it to calm your mind and body―one pose at a time.

Inside...

• Think like a Yogi
• Establish a Yoga routine
• Target weak spots and increase overall flexibility
• Leverage your breathing
• Vary your meditation style
• Balance your diet
• Discover Yoga apps and videos

About the Author

Larry Payne, Ph.D. is the founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and coauthor of Yoga For Dummies. Named "one of America's most respected Yoga teachers" by the Los Angeles Times, he also developed Yoga programs at UCLA School of Medicine and Loyola Marymount University.