{"product_id":"power-yoga-for-dummies-isbn-9780764553424","title":"Power Yoga For Dummies","description":"\"Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eKaren Allen\u003c\/b\u003e, actress, Yoga Practitioner  \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJohn Friend\u003c\/b\u003e, founder of Anusara Yoga\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn just a few years, Yoga has gone from an obscure spiritual discipline practiced by a handful of the \"enlightened\" in the Far East, to a mainstream exercise routine taught at gyms all across America. Now, at the turn of the new millennium, Yoga has a younger sibling, Power Yoga. A high-energy physical discipline embraced by Sting, Madonna, and thousands of other celebrities, professional athletes, and health advocates, Power Yoga takes the basics of Yoga and gives it a good healthy dose of aerobics to tone all your muscles, sharpen your focus, ease your spirit, and strengthen your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? \u003ci\u003ePower Yoga For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how. Featuring step-by-step instructions, illustrated with photographs that help you see each move clearly, it shows you how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove flexibility, strength, and endurance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop rock-hard abs, legs, and arms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind an instructor and the right workout gear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustomize workouts for all ages and fitness levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance your practice with a partner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeat stress, sharpen your focus, and lift your spirits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Yoga celebrity Doug Swenson explains the philosophy and science behind Power Yoga. He gets you ready to take the leap into Power Yoga, and he arms you with:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree complete Power Yoga routines—beginning, intermediate and advanced\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExercises to improve specific areas, including flexibility, strength, endurance, and specific muscle groups such as your arms, abs, and glutes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert tips on diet and nutrition for enhancing your practice and improving your overall health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific postures and exercises that benefit women and seniors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA fun and easy guide for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this inspirational guide will help you unit a strong, sleek body with a sharp, clear mind.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eForeword.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I: Introducing Power yoga Basics.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Power Yoga in a Nutshell.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Powering Up Your Body.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Sharing Power with Your Mind.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II: Preparing to Practice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Embracing Power Yoga Everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Getting the Skinny on Yoga Gear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Finding a Yoga Teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III: Mastering the Basics.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Using Your Power Yoga Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Unfurling the Lotus and Other Seated Poses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Preparing with Powerful Warm-Ups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Saluting the Sun and Linking Your Postures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Taking a Walk in the Park: A Minimum Power Routine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Following Buddha's Way: A Moderate Power Routine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Engaging the Force: A Full Power Routine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Dialing Down the Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV: Focusing on Specific Areas.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Bending Like Gumby: A Flexibility Workout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Taking on Xena and Hercules: Strengthening Postures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Riding with Lance Armstrong: Endurance Postures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Pumping Up Like Arnold for Ripping Abs and Arms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART V: Enhancing Your Practice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Empowering Women.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Staying Young: Power Yoga for Seniors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Practicing Yoga Adjustments and Working with a Partner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Fueling Your Yoga Body.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART VI: The Part of Tens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Reasons to Turn On Your Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Secrets for Mastering Power Yoga.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Great Outdoor Practice Locations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART VII: Appendixes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Yoga Vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Yoga Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Registration Information.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDoug Swenson\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eYoga Helps\u003c\/i\u003e, leads Ashtanga Yoga workshops and classes for Yoga teachers and students around the world.  \"An excellent reference book with plenty of snippets of handy information.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eBeryl Bender Birch\u003c\/b\u003e, director, The Hard \u0026amp; Soft Astanga Institute  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003ePower Yoga For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJohn Friend\u003c\/b\u003e, founder of Anusara Yoga\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eKaren Allen\u003c\/b\u003e, actress, Yoga practitioner\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePump up your body, mind, and spirit with Power Yoga!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEast meets West in this ultimate mind-body workout Want to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? 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