Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Balance - A Practical Structured Guide

By Nita A Martin

ISBN:	9781847970800
PUBLISHED:	March 2009
PAGES:	160
BINDING:	Paperback
SIZE:	235x165 mm
INSIDE:	252 colour photographs & diagrams

There is a growing realization that stetching is an important way of helping to maintain a healthy body and mind, and of reducing the risk of muscle injury. Accordingly, an increasing number of exercises from yoga have been incorporated into normal sports training. This essential guide brings together classic yoga exercises and stretching training, and presents a programme that can be used for improving flexibility, strength and balance. Packed full of information and containing over 250 colour photographs, it provides a holsitic and structured approach to training and development.

Topics covered: Presents a brief history of yoga Contains a beginner's guide Considers the skeletal and muscular systems as they relate to stretching Provides simple, step-by-step instructions Covers preparation exercises, and seated, standing, supine and floor exercises Includes helpful teaching points, tips on safety and training, and a session planner

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