Yoga with Weights for Dummies
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An easy–to–follow guide to a hot new form of yoga
Yoga with Weights is the latest breakthrough in mind–body exercise, integrating the mindfulness of yoga with the physical culture of body–building. Building on the strengths of both disciplines, this friendly guide shows readers how to safely combine yoga postures while simultaneously working out with lightweight hand–held free weights. It features customizable exercises that target specific areas of the body, each illustrated with multiple photos, and provides guidelines for combining healthy eating with workouts.
Sherri Baptiste (Marin County, CA) is the founder of Baptiste Power of Yoga, a nationally recognized method of yoga offered throughout the United States. She teaches yoga classes throughout the United States and hosts retreats around the world.
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<p>Part I: Getting Started 7</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Introducing Yoga with Weights 9</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Gearing Up 29</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Preparing for Your First Workout 37</p>
<p>Part II: Mastering the Basics 51</p>
<p>Chapter 4: A Breath of Fresh Air: Yoga Breathing Techniques 53</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Making the Mind and Body Connection 65</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Warming Up and Cooling Down 73</p>
<p>Chapter 7: From Head to Toe: The Balanced Workout 101</p>
<p>Part III: Refining Your Technique 123</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Waking Up Your Mind and Body: The Energy Workout 125</p>
<p>Chapter 9: Taking It Easy: The Restorative Workout 141</p>
<p>Chapter 10: Pumping You Up: The Strengthening Workout 157</p>
<p>Chapter 11: Releasing Your Athlete Within: The Endurance Workout 171</p>
<p>Chapter 12: Iron Abs: The Belly–Burner Workout 191</p>
<p>Part IV: Personalizing Your Program 207</p>
<p>Chapter 13: Eating to Enhance Your Yoga–with–Weights Workout 209</p>
<p>Chapter 14: Addressing Body Aches and Pains 219</p>
<p>Chapter 15: Toning and Focusing on Different Body Areas 235</p>
<p>Part V: Addressing Special Situations 255</p>
<p>Chapter 16: Improving Your Game 257</p>
<p>Chapter 17: Girl Talk 287</p>
<p>Chapter 18: Exercises for Seniors 297</p>
<p>Part VI: The Part of Tens 317</p>
<p>Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Stay Motivated 319</p>
<p>Chapter 20: Ten Myths about Yoga with Weights.325</p>
<p>Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Chart Your Progress331</p>
<p>Appendix: Resources .337</p>
<p>Index 343</p>