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A SIMPLE LYING DOWN ROUTINE FOR EVERYONE Each morning before
getting out of bed, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming practices a series of
movements he has combined based on decades of experience. In
Meridian Qigong Exercises, Dr. Yang teaches you his special daily
exercise routine. Follow along and learn how a unique combination
of simple yoga stretches, qigong movements, and acupressure
techniques can relieve energy stagnation and rejuvenate your entire
body. All the exercises can be performed lying down or sitting, if
preferred. Meridian qigong will quickly improve your general
health, helping you to heal and preventing injuries. With regular
practice you will notice your entire body feels loose and
comfortable. You will react to stress with a greater sense of calm,
and your circulation will increase. With this book you will
*Understand the link between yoga and qigong*Learn basic
acupressure with traditional tui na (pushing and grabbing) and dian
xue (cavity pressing) techniques*Supplement your qigong practice
with yoga stretches*Know which acupoints and meridians to
stimulate*Relieve many common ailments, including insomnia "In this
book, I have compiled this qigong practice from my more than fifty
years of practicing and teaching experience," Dr. Yang writes. "I
sincerely hope that Meridian Qigong Exercises are able to inspire
you and make your life healthier." Dr. Yang is among the world's
most respected instructors of martial arts, tai chi, and qigong.
Meridian Qigong Exercises is a profound addition to his incredible
body of work.
Call it power walking, fitness walking, or just plain walking. Indoors or out, walking is one of the healthiest and most rewarding forms of exercise available to all sorts of people, young and old. In fact, walking burns about the same number of calories per mile as running (and it's a lot easier on your knees). Walking is one of the most adaptable workout activities around – you can walk for an hour straight to make your walking program effective and to achieve your goals, or you can accumulate this hour over the course of a day. Fitness Walking For Dummies is for anyone who wants to start an exercise program but may not have the knowledge or motivation to do it. If you're already a walking fanatic, you'll find out how to become a better fitness walker. This easy-to-understand guide is also for those who are on track to - Lose weight
- Decrease blood pressure
- Control cholesterol
- Relieve stress
- Prevent heart disease
- Deal with depression
Explore what it takes to begin an exercise program by setting goals, choosing shoes, and considering nutrition to optimize your workout. Fitness Walking For Dummies also covers the following topics and more: - Warm-up and cool-down routines
- Strength training
- The four levels of walking: Lifestyle, Fitness, High-Energy, Walk-Run
- Weight-training routines and stretches that add variety
- Buying and using a treadmill
- Age, pregnancy, and walking with your dog
- Dealing with pain and injuries
Like 67 million other people in the United States who log over 201 million miles a year, you want to take advantage of all of the great things a regular walking program can do for you. Whether your goal is to improve your health or your appearance, lose weight, get stronger, feel good about yourself, or all of the above, walking can help you get to where you want to go. This book can help you do that by showing you everything you need to know about starting and maintaining a walking program.
Finding your new lifestyleHealthy habits and finding your new
lifestyle: When do we actually stop and notice that our lifestyles
are causing us harm? Perhaps the trigger is a diagnosis of diabetes
or high blood pressure; or perhaps our relationships are troubled -
or non-existent. At some point, either events or other factors give
us a firm message to stop and look at ourselves and to find a
better way by developing healthy habits. Spiritual wellness and
mental wellness: But if we barely have time for the basics of daily
living, how then do we pay attention to our physical, mental and
spiritual wellness? In the rush of life, many make poor decisions,
turning to alcohol or drugs. Many others experience anxiety or
depression. When life continues unchecked we find ourselves in
crisis: a physical, mental or spiritual breakdown. Spiritual
wellness and mental wellness are critical to recovery. Spiritual
inspiration and designing healthy habits: The Incredible Power of
Inspiration looks at the story of our lives first from the outside
in, from our circumstances to our feelings, and then from the
inside out, from our dreams into the world. This revolutionary
holistic approach to body, mind and spirit helps readers
deconstruct unhealthy habits and design healthier, more vibrant
lives. Zetlan's book is an enriching journey through one's own life
- our yesterday's, today's and into our tomorrows. As adventurers
in our own lives, we will re-vision and re-cast our life's story
through finding our deepest inspiration, our most joyful feelings
and language our dreams into life. Jenifer Zetlan teaches readers
to simply step through life's challenges and stay deeply centered
and excited about their journeys. We can successfully live into our
fullest potential; we can re-write the script and find a new
lifestyle. With this powerful method, readers can inspire their own
character, re-write their story and enable themselves to live into
the lives they deserve.
If you'd like to radiate energy and vitality, if you'd like to know
that you are in total control of your health, then the renowned
authors of America's # 1 diet book have a new and exciting program
for you. In "Fit For Life II" you will learn that yes--you can live
without drugs! And yes--you can minimize stress! "Fit For Life II"
will show you how easy it is to put your old habits behind you and
turn your life-style into a rejuvenating and invigorating
health-style.
This book offers a scientific approach to understanding the
practice of hatha yoga. Through four-color, three-dimensional
illustrations of major muscles, tendons, and ligaments, Ray Long
describes the practice and benefits of hatha yoga. Specific
anatomical and physiological descriptions highlight the agonist,
antagonist, and synergist muscles that come into play with each
pose.
Volume II of the series illustrates the correct muscle use
during key poses of hatha yoga. From beginners to experts, this
book will become a constant companion.
"Anatomy of Hatha Yoga"--revised and updated with full color
illustrations and photos--is the most comprehensive and
authoritative work available correlating the study of hatha yoga
with anatomy and physiology. It is a must have for anyone who is
serious about studying or teaching yoga, and an invaluable resource
for anyone in a field relating to physical conditioning. The author
holds a PhD in Anatomy and was a sought after professor, teacher
and yoga practitioner for over 30 years. He lived and taught at the
Himalayan Institute for Yoga Science and Philosophy, and the
University of Minnesota and Columbia University medical schools.
This book is unique in the literature, combining the breadth
and depth of a textbook with the readability, humor and flow of the
great science writers of our time, while bridging the gap between
biomedicine and complementary medicine.
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
Drawing on decades of experience training Yoga teachers and
cowriting the California Yoga Teachers Association (CYTA) code of
ethics, Donna Farhi offers the first book to set professional
standards for teaching Yoga. A bonus CD features the author
speaking about Yoga ethics at a 2002 conference.
In a brief summary, Athlematics strives to provide the athlete and
coach with viable, relevant knowledge regarding athletic training
methodologies via supporting sub-practices such as: kinesiology,
psychology, physics, cybernetics, and physiology. Athlematics
functions upon the backbone concept that an athlete, and all
humans, operate through the brain and the central nervous system.
In an abstract manner, the nervous system allows the athlete to
operate through a systematic process involving The Three Pillars of
Athleticism: awareness, integration, and adaptation. This model is
elaborated upon more thoroughly in the text through discussions of
reflexes and neural pathways. Athlematics will exponentially
increase your understanding of the intricate concepts involved
within the development of elite athletes.
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.
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Sixty-Plus and Fit Again
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Magda Rosenberg; Foreword by I. Rossman; Illustrated by Hoke Wilson
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*2015 Reissue of the 1977 classic* Sixty-Plus and Fit Again is
based on an exercise program developed and conducted by Magda
Rosenberg for senior citizens. The step-by-step routines have been
specifically designed to enable the older person to remain agile
and alert, capable of performing everyday tasks. The basic program
includes exercises that improve breathing, allow you to sit and
stand with less effort, walk more comfortably, and relax tension
and induce sleep. A second and more challenging series of movements
stimulate all the muscles of the body, fingers to toes; and an
advanced routine meets the needs of those older men and women who
are well-conditioned. Throughout the book are actual stories of the
marvelous physical transformations Magda Rosenberg has witnessed in
the older people who attend her classes. She has seen thousands of
men and women develop a new interest in living; people in their
seventies, eighties and, even nineties. "Exercise," she writes, "is
not a total answer...but with it, you can out walk, out live and
out enjoy those who don't exercise." It is a small investment for
such a rich return.
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