"Presents various yoga poses designed to improve fitness and flexibility." --

This book draws on more than a century of painstaking research to present the first impartial evaluation of a practice thousands of years old. It celebrates what's real and shows what's illusory, describes what's uplifting and beneficial and what's flaky and dangerous--and why. William Broad, a lifelong practitioner, illuminates how yoga can lift moods and inspire creativity. He also exposes moves that can cripple and kill. As science often does,...

"Presents various yoga poses designed to promote alertness and brain power." --

"In this book, illustrations and step by step instructions show and tell young readers how to do standing yoga poses. Breathing techniques, SEL concepts of wellness and mindfulness, and benefits of the practice are also introduced. Original illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the basics of yoga and how they can easily incorporate it in their daily lives. Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at...

"In this book, illustrations and step by step instructions show and tell young readers how to do balancing yoga poses. Breathing techniques, SEL concepts of wellness and mindfulness, and benefits of the practice are also introduced. Original illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the basics of yoga and how they can easily incorporate it in their daily lives"--

"Bringing together western medical science and eastern wellbeing for menopause education, this book helps yoga teachers develop their understanding of menopause and women's health as well as support their students. Petra Coveney - creator of Menopause Yoga - shares yoga, breath and meditation practices, poses, and CBT and self-enquiry methods to manage menopause symptoms. Her book helps to educate and empower women going through menopause, allowing...

Our changing view of aging : how expectations determine outcome -- How yoga slows down and reverses the aging process -- In praise of props -- Key yoga postures for reversing the aging process -- Yoga for feet and knees over 50 -- Yoga : a reliable companion during menopause -- Weight-bearing yoga postures help prevent osteoporosis -- Yoga techniques to prevent or overcome arthritis -- Opening the heart with yoga -- Backbends open posture, lift spirits...