Throughout history and in contemporary times, people worldwide have danced to cope with the stresses of life. But how has dance helped people resist, reduce, and escape stress? What is it about dance that makes it a healing art? What insights can we gain from learning about others' use of dance across cultures and eras? Dancing for Health addresses these questions and explains the cognitive, emotional and physical dimensions of dance in a spectrum of stress management approaches. Designed for anyone interested in health and healing, Dancing for Health offers lessons learned from the experiences of people of different cultures and historical periods, as well as current knowledge, on how to resist, reduce, and dance away stress in the disquieting times of the 21st century. Anthropologists and psychologists will benefit from the unique theoretical and ethnographic analysis of how dance affects communities and individuals, while dancers and therapists will take away practical lessons on improving their and their patients' quality of life.

DISCOVER:: How to FINALLY Make Those Golden Years Shine Brightly - Check Out THIS Winning Combination "I want to make sure that people realize fitness isn't owned by the under-50 crowd. Anyone can improve their health. Anyone." - Mirsad "Warning: This guide could result in you losing weight, feeling better than before, and shocking all of your friends " Here's something you need to realize, right off the bat: the fitness industry is only telling you part of the story. They want to parade a never-ending stream of perfectly tanned, toned, smiling beauties in front of you. They're the standard, they say. They're what you should be striving to become, they say. They're who you should put on a pedestal, they say. They're wrong. Look, it's like this: you are capable of so much more than what everyone's telling you about. You don't have to believe that good health is only held in the hands of the coiffed and oiled; it's in your hands too. We are all going to get old, so why fear old age? What we want is longevity. What we want is power over our own lives. What we crave, more than anything, is to know that the diseases that have claimed so many don't necessarily have to claim us as well. The truth is that you have the power to prevent many of the diseases that run rampant in the 45+ crowd. Heart disease, diabetes, and even sleep apnea can be prevented. I'm not talking about quackery or any magical thinking here. I'm showcasing some of the best solutions for losing weight, healing your metabolism, balancing your hormones and making you feel good form the inside out. YOUR MISSION:: Break Those Overweight Chains and Start Living the Life You Crave This book is a book designed to get you moving in a positive direction. It's an honest book that introduces several concepts, and gives you plenty more to look up. I wanted to blend in a good mix of science, common sense, and real world observations. Ready to embrace better health? Improve longevity? Burn off some fat and have the compliments coming in by the truckload? You need this book "Remember: this book isn't just for seniors. It's for anyone that wants to burn fat, lose weight, and reclaim their health. So if you don't have a senior citizen in your life that would benefit from the information in this book, it never hurts to apply these tips to your own weight loss journey." DOWNLOAD:: Supercharged Low Carb Solutions for Game Changing Weight Loss and Healthy Living When you download this book, you are going to learn: How to set up a walking plan that you can live with...even if you're in a wheelchair The REAL fast track to low carb eating that still lets you go out and have fun with friends (your social life won't miss a beat, I promise ) A clever way to go beyond walking that'll give you the challenge you're really looking for Why walking is so incredibly powerful...yet so ignored by most people Would You Like to Know More? Download this guide now and make your goals a reality. Scroll back to the top of the page and click the buy button.

This beautifully crafted album is an evocative mix of soothing melodies and exotic instruments - a musical mantra with a transforming resonance that will fill you with love and light. Sundara Nama means 'Beautiful Name' - the vibration of the Divine Name. Jonathan's chants will take you to a place beyond time where you will connect with the Soul of the Universe. 8 tracks, Running time: 54 mins

Achieve lasting happiness no matter what life brings. True Yoga is an inspirational guide to overcoming difficulties and creating sustainable joy through the Eight Limbs of Yoga outlined in the Yoga Sutras. Whether challenged by work, health, relationships, or parenting, you'll find tangible practices to illuminate your material and spiritual life in this comprehensive book. Using daily techniques, self-inquiry questions, and inspiring affirmations, yoga therapist Jennie Lee presents a system that opens the path to fulfilment and helps you connect with your own divinity. Discover effective methods for maintaining positive thoughts, managing stress, improving communication, and building new habits for success. By integrating the ancient wisdom of the Yoga Sutras into an accessible format, Lee puts the formula for happiness within your reach.

A useful guide for getting fit for snowboarding, whether you are a seasoned boarder or taking to the slopes for the first time this guide will help you become fitter for the slopes and reduce the risk of injury and aches and pains associated with this sport Using Yoga and Pilates amongst more traditional exercises the programmes can be tailored to suit the individuals needs With full detailed explanation and colour photographs to guide you through the programmes Written by an experienced snowboarder, who is a teacher of dance and yoga as well as a fitness instructor

Get rolling! Your body will ask for more.
Created by veteran yoga teacher Yamuna Zake, body rolling is a revolutionary fitness technique that uses six- to ten-inch inflatable balls to strengthen, tone, and realign the body, while providing sensations that can surpass the bliss of a massage. Now, in the first book devoted to body rolling, Zake shares the routines that she has imparted to thousands of clients across the country, and shows you how to get on the ball--and get the body you've always wanted.
The next step for fans of yoga and Pilates, body rolling is the ultimate way to streamline your figure and promote physical wellbeing without the bulked-up results of conventional workout methods. Like yoga and Pilates, these easy-to-follow, fully illustrated routines will condition and lengthen your muscles, improve core strength, and enhance posture, flexibility, and balance. But unlike those practices, body rolling also realigns your spine and joints, relieving pain and muscle tension and providing a workout, a massage, and a chiropractic session all at once. The routines can be combined for a full body workout, or abbreviated for instant relief--to ease shoulder tightness after a long workday or to enhance bedtime relaxation. The result: You will be not only stronger and more fit with a long, lean shape--you'll stand taller, you'll move more easily, and best of all, you'll feel terrific.

Ashtanga Yoga is a popular and athletic type of yoga developed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, one of the great modern gurus. In this book, Kino MacGregor, one of Jois's disciples, explains Ashtanga's history and tradition; the essential connection of breath, posture, and gaze that is the core of the practice; how Ashtanga philosophy manifests in dietary and lifestyle choices; and how Ashtanga is fundamentally a path of spiritual transformation and development. MacGregor draws from her own personal experiences to illuminate this fascinating practice. She also describes and demonstrates the entire Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series in 125 halftones, which includes standing, seated, backbending, opening, and closing postures. This book is appropriate for those who are new to Ashtanga Yoga and want a solid, engaging introduction to the practice, and for more experienced practitioners who will be inspired by MacGregor and interested in her expertise and her holistic view of the practice.

Mass Muscle Building in Minutes is a handbook to adding lean muscle, losing fat and totally transforming your body. Mass Muscle Building in Minutes will have you experiencing greater muscle gain than ever before in you life.

Aquatic fitness is not just for older adults or those with physical limitations. Water exercise is a proven fitness activity that is challenging and fun for all age groups and abilities. It offers reduced-impact options for group exercise, small-group fitness, and personal training. As the primary preparation resource for the certification exam of the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, Seventh Edition, is the most comprehensive resource to help you design and lead effective exercise sessions in the pool. With contributions from 17 industry experts, you will learn how to energize your teaching with techniques and programs based on many popular fitness formats, such as kickboxing, yoga, body sculpting, Pilates, walking and jogging, circuits, intervals, and sport-specific training. You'll also find updated research on shallow- and deep-water exercise, as well as new and revised content on the following: * Specialty equipment such as bikes, treadmills, and gym stations intended for the aquatic environment * The latest interval training techniques, including HIIT and Tabata * Water safety guidelines * Aquatics recommendations from organizations such as the Arthritis Foundation and the National Osteoporosis Foundation * Nutrition and weight management guidance that reflects the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans * Business and legal insights on compliance with insurance, music licensing, and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) In addition, the Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual covers basic exercise science concepts, including exercise anatomy and physiology. The text reviews injuries, emergencies, and working with special populations. For those preparing for the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification exam, you'll find a detailed glossary and index, along with review questions at the conclusion of each chapter, to help you study. Nowhere else will you find the fitness applications and comprehensive programming you need in one convenient resource. The Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual contains essential foundational information on the components of physical fitness, group fitness teaching techniques, and the AEA Standards and Guidelines. Expand your teaching and career opportunities by cultivating the critical skills for leading safe, enjoyable, and effective aquatic exercise programs.

If you cannot attend yoga classes, want to supplement what you learn in classes, or simply prefer to teach yourself at home, then this is the book for you -- it's like having a yoga instructor in your home, on call, 24 hours a day! The essence of yoga is in the details, and this book covers them all -- not just each of the postures, but their variations, duration, and correct breathing techniques.

Andre Van Lysebeth, with over 50 years experience as a yoga instructor, describes more than 200 exercises and postures, using over 100 photographs and numerous illustrations. Unlike other yoga books which show only the completed postures, these photos also illustrate intermediate steps and common mistakes. Van Lysebeth describes yoga breathing in detail, and explains the benefits and effects of each exercise. As a complete instruction in the practice of yoga, this book covers the mental and spiritual aspects, as well as the basic principles of a healthy diet and cleansing techniques.

For beginning students, this classic book is a perfect introduction to yoga; for more advanced students, it's a valuable reference work.

Are you ready to take the next step? Do you want to improve your running and get fast? Run Faster Race Better is a compilation of track and speed workouts for every runner and athlete who wants to improve. Speed work will make you faster. Coach Stephanie Atwood uses these workouts with her club Go WOW Team, her private clients, and during the cross country season for her youth group.