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One of the reference titles for practitioners of this delicate art,
signed by the author of I Learn Yoga, the great promoter of ancient
techniques in the West. With precision and clear characteristics of
his works, the teacher Van Lysebeth invites readers to add to your
daily sitting practice yoga more advanced technology including
secret-Kaya Kalpa, to rejuvenate the body and yogic meditation. For
Van Lysebeth, perfect yoga is not complicated but make it more
effective, useful and beneficial.
In recent years recovery has become a sports and fitness buzzword.
Anyone who works out or competes at any level is bombarded with the
latest recovery products and services: from drinks and shakes to
compression sleeves, foam rollers, electrical muscle stimulators,
and sleep trackers. In Good to Go, acclaimed FiveThirtyEight
science writer Christie Aschwanden takes readers on an entertaining
and enlightening tour through this strange world. She investigates
whether drinking Gatorade or beer after training helps or hinders
performance; she examines the latest trends among athletes, from
NFL star Tom Brady's infrared pajamas to gymnast Simone Biles'
pneumatic compression boots to swimmer Michael Phelps's "cupping"
ritual; and she tests some of the most controversial methods
herself, including cryochambers, float tanks, and infrared saunas.
At a time when the latest recovery products and services promise so
much, Good to Go seeks answers to the fundamental question: Do any
of them actually help the body recover and achieve peak
performance?
Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves
coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain
health and well-being. Wu Qin Xi: Five-Animal Qigong Exercises is
an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to a particular qigong
exercise that imitates the movements of animals and birds. The book
explores the development of the five-animal exercises from the work
of Hua Tua, a leading physician of the Eastern Han Dynasty whose
inspiration came from the observation of tigers, deer, bears,
monkeys and birds. He came to the conclusion that wild creatures
regularly performed certain exercises which can be replicated in
order to build up the constitution and improve life skills. Each
routine is described step-by-step, and is illustrated with
photographs and key points. The authors also point out common
mistakes and offer advice on how to correct these. Complemented by
an appendix of acupuncture points and accompanied by online
content, this book will be of interest to Qigong and Tai Chi
practitioners at all levels, students of martial arts and anyone
interested in Chinese culture.
A yin yoga practice incorporates poses designed to improve the flow
of qi, the subtle life force essential to organ health, immunity,
and emotional well-being. The postures are moved through slowly and
mindfully, gently allowing tendons, fascia, and ligaments to
stretch as circulation improves and the mind becomes calm.
Experienced yoga teacher Ulrica Norberg describes how to balance
yin and yang on and off the mat, sharing her own experiences and
offering wisdom for adapting the yogic principles in modern life.
Readers will learn to develop their own individualized yin yoga
practice, complete with a yin yoga flow, visualization techniques,
and ayurvedic health principles. Photographs and clear descriptions
highlight proper alignment, ensuring the practice will be safe and
effective.
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