Includes postures that can be done anywhere, from standing in line to watching TV.
by Emily Slonina
This encouraging guide introduces the spiritual and physical benefits of yoga and explains how readers can learn to work with their own body types to practice postures safely and effectively.
Sections include Chair Yoga, Bed Yoga, Travel Yoga, Office Yoga and Anywhere Yoga. Each chapter features step-by-step instructions and clear, corresponding illustrations.
In every picture, the moves are performed by regular yoga practitioners, not intimidating masters.
For people with physical limitations or illnesses, the book focuses on stretching, pain prevention and reduction, relieving stress and helping with symptoms of sickness. The postures work every part of the body, and the book also features movements that can be done in comfortable positions, with many simpler alternatives.
For frequent travelers, there are stretches to relieve commuter stress, remain flexible, and prevent blood clots, jet lag and anxiety. These postures can be done anywhere, from standing in line to watching TV.
$14.95 — Publishers Group West, 1700 Fourth St., Berkeley, CA 94710.
Reprinted from AzNetNews, Volume 29, Number 3, June/July 2010.
April 14, 2012
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