Yoga for life
Subtitle: how to stay strong, flexible & balanced over 40
By: Josephine Fairley
Publisher: Kyle
Published: 2012
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780857830432
Subjects: Yoga; Exercise for middle-aged persons; Physical fitness for middle-aged persons; Middle-aged persons; Health and hygiene; Nutrition; Middle aged persons
Description: Yoga for Life is aimed specifically at anyone over 40 looking for a yoga practice suited to mid-life and beyond. Showing why yoga is so important for you as you age strengthening bones, balancing hormones and even helping with mild depression Jo Fairley takes you through the most suitable types of yoga for older bodies and offers specific exercises so you can reap the benefits. As a yoga consumer herself Jo offers practical tips on how to find the right teacher, how to create a calm environment to practice at home, what to wear and even what to eat to complement your yoga. With advice on fitting yoga into your life and reinvigorating your practice if you've lapsed, this is an inspirational and practical guide.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Yoga for ageing; title: Finding your perfect teacher; title: Making sure 'om' doesn't turn into 'ouch'; title: Your yoga space at home; title: Postures; title: Total relaxation; title: How to find inner calm; title: Magic of breath; title: Yoga for the best sleep of your life; title: Yoga prescriptions; title: Yoga of food; title: Regain your yoga mojo; title: Happy (yoga) holidays.