Yoga with Weights For DummiesISBN: 978-0-471-74937-0
Paperback
384 pages
March 2012
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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 Progress331
Appendix: Resources .337
Index 343