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Authors: Swenson, David Swenson, David Swenson
ISBN-13: 9780764553424, ISBN-10: 0764553429
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: June 2001
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Swenson

Doug Swenson, author of Yoga Helps, leads Ashtanga Yoga workshops and classes for Yoga teachers and students around the world.

Book Synopsis

"An excellent reference book with plenty of snippets of handy information." Beryl Bender Birch, director, The Hard & Soft Astanga Institute Praise for Power Yoga For Dummies "Doug Swenson masterfully presents one of the most physically challenging styles of Hatha Yoga in a way students of any level will find safe, fun, easeful, and empowering." — John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga "Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style." — Karen Allen, actress, Yoga practitioner

Pump up your body, mind, and spirit with Power Yoga!

East meets West in this ultimate mind-body workout Want to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? Let Doug Swenson show you the secrets of Power Yoga. Packed with savvy tips on increasing your focus and flexibility, improving your diet, and beating stress, this inspirational guide will help you unite a strong, sleek body with a sharp, clear mind.

Discover how to: Improve flexibility, strength, and endurance Develop rock-hard abs, legs, and arms Find an instructor and the right workout gear Customize workouts for women and seniors Enhance your practice with a partner

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Table of Contents

Forewordxxiii
Introduction1
Part IIntroducing Power Yoga Basics7
Chapter 1Power Yoga in a Nutshell9
Chapter 2Powering Up Your Body23
Chapter 3Sharing Power with Your Mind29
Part IIPreparing to Practice37
Chapter 4Embracing Power Yoga Everyday39
Chapter 5Getting the Skinny on Yoga Gear53
Chapter 6Finding a Yoga Teacher63
Part IIIMastering the Basics69
Chapter 7Using Your Power Yoga Tools71
Chapter 8Unfurling the Lotus and Other Seated Poses83
Chapter 9Preparing with Powerful Warm-Ups103
Chapter 10Saluting the Sun and Linking Your Postures119
Chapter 11Taking a Walk in the Park: A Minimum Power Routine149
Chapter 12Following Buddha's Way: A Moderate Power Routine169
Chapter 13Engaging the Force: A Full Power Routine191
Chapter 14Dialing Down the Power215
Part IVFocusing on Specific Areas225
Chapter 15Bending Like Gumby: A Flexibility Workout227
Chapter 16Taking on Xena and Hercules: Strengthening Postures237
Chapter 17Riding with Lance Armstrong: Endurance Postures245
Chapter 18Pumping Up Like Arnold for Ripping Abs and Arms251
Part VEnhancing Your Practice261
Chapter 19Empowering Women263
Chapter 20Staying Young: Power Yoga for Seniors279
Chapter 21Practicing Yoga Adjustments and Working with a Partner291
Chapter 22Fueling Your Yoga Body299
Part VIThe Part of Tens313
Chapter 23Ten Reasons to Turn On Your Power315
Chapter 24Ten Secrets for Mastering Power Yoga319
Chapter 25Ten Great Outdoor Practice Locations323
Part VIIAppendixes327
Appendix AYoga Vocabulary329
Appendix BYoga Resources335
Index343
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