Power Yoga For Dummies

"An excellent reference book with plenty of snippets of handy information." — Beryl Bender Birch , director, The Hard & Soft Astanga Institute Praise for Power Yoga For Dummies "Doug Swenson masterfully presents one of the most physically challenging styles of Hatha Yoga in a way students of any level will find safe, fun, easeful, and empowering." — John Friend , founder of Anusara Yoga "Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style." — Karen Allen , actress, Yoga practitioner Pump up your body, mind, and spirit with Power Yoga! East meets West in this ultimate mind–body workout Want to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? Let Doug Swenson show you the secrets of Power Yoga. Packed with savvy tips on increasing your focus and flexibility, improving your diet, and beating stress, this inspirational guide will help you unite a strong, sleek body with a sharp, clear mind. Discover how to: Improve flexibility, strength, and endurance Develop rock–hard abs, legs, and arms Find an instructor and the right workout gear Customize workouts for women and seniors Enhance your practice with a partner Get smart! www.dummies.com

Foreword. Introduction. PART I: Introducing Power yoga Basics. Chapter 1: Power Yoga in a Nutshell. Chapter 2: Powering Up Your Body. Chapter 3: Sharing Power with Your Mind. PART II: Preparing to Practice. Chapter 4: Embracing Power Yoga Everyday. Chapter 5: Getting the Skinny on Yoga Gear. Chapter 6: Finding a Yoga Teacher. PART III: Mastering the Basics. Chapter 7: Using Your Power Yoga Tools. Chapter 8: Unfurling the Lotus and Other Seated Poses. Chapter 9: Preparing with Powerful Warm–Ups. Chapter 10: Saluting the Sun and Linking Your Postures. Chapter 11: Taking a Walk in the Park: A Minimum Power Routine. Chapter 12: Following Buddha′s Way: A Moderate Power Routine. Chapter 13: Engaging the Force: A Full Power Routine. Chapter 14: Dialing Down the Power. PART IV: Focusing on Specific Areas. Chapter 15: Bending Like Gumby: A Flexibility Workout. Chapter 16: Taking on Xena and Hercules: Strengthening Postures. Chapter 17: Riding with Lance Armstrong: Endurance Postures. Chapter 18: Pumping Up Like Arnold for Ripping Abs and Arms. PART V: Enhancing Your Practice. Chapter 19: Empowering Women. Chapter 20: Staying Young: Power Yoga for Seniors. Chapter 21: Practicing Yoga Adjustments and Working with a Partner. Chapter 22: Fueling Your Yoga Body. PART VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 23: Ten Reasons to Turn On Your Power. Chapter 24: Ten Secrets for Mastering Power Yoga. Chapter 25: Ten Great Outdoor Practice Locations. PART VII: Appendixes. Appendix A: Yoga Vocabulary. Appendix B: Yoga Resources. Index. Book Registration Information.

Doug Swenson , author of Yoga Helps , leads Ashtanga Yoga workshops and classes for Yoga teachers and students around the world.