Yoga for 50+: Modified Poses and Techniques for a Safe Practice (Paperback)

by Richard Rosen (Author) "I turned fifty a few years ago..." (more)
Key Phrases: lengthen your front torso, inner groins, lower your torso, Downward Facing Dog, Staff Pose, Sun Salute (more...)

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Product Description
As baby boomers pass age 50, problems with knees, ankles, and backs are leading them into lower-impact forms of fitness. The stress of career and later-in-life children also have them seeking new ways to relax. Combine these pressures and it is no surprise that yoga is increasing in popularity among the 50-plus crowd. Tailored specifically for this burgeoning population, 50+ Yoga offers a straightforward approach that makes it easy to learn yoga at any age. The book's adaptable program allows readers in good shape to experience a challenging workout, while people with physical limitations benefit from gentler postures, breathing exercises, and meditation practices. Throughout the book, the author focuses on the needs of older beginning students, providing tips for moving comfortably into a pose, avoiding injury, and using helpful props, such as chairs, foam blocks, and cotton straps. The author details the basic principles of yoga and teaches the common elements of all postures and movements: alignment, breath, and awareness. However, the vast majority of the book is devoted to teaching the yoga poses through the use of step-by-step photos, clearly written instructions, and helpful hints from the author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Ulysses Press (August 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569754136
• ISBN-13: 978-1569754139
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #44,005 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, but good for what it is., May 9, 2007

By	Lauren "bellydancestuff" (Belleville, IL United States) - See all my reviews

I suppose it's my fault, what I really needed was 'yoga for 70+' to help me with the Gentle Yoga class I teach.

This book doesn't really address the age-related concerns I run into with my older students, like how to work around hip replacements and osteoporosis, what to substitute for inversions when a student has glaucoma, etc. But, like I said, my students are well over age 50 (I'm nearly 50 myself) so it's my fault for expecting too much.

The poses and prop variations it teaches are what I use in all my classes for less-flexible students of all ages. From that perspective, though, it's a fine book with clear instruction & illustration.

26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it., August 16, 2006

By	Armando A. - See all my reviews

I can honestly say i'm very disappointed with this book. I expected to actually learn more about about poses (especially for the elderly) As a yoga instructor myself i found this book to be horrible i would never recommend it for a beginner. Yes, the poses are for beginners but what the book fails to do is explain these poses, and what prep poses to do. Not once did the book mention the four points of contact on the foot to help with balance it fails to remind the reader to make sure there archs are not collapsing, it lacks tellin readers about the common mistakes that are done in certain poses. I would not recommend it if you are a beginner or a yoga instructor, searchin for modiifications.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga books, April 5, 2008

By	Zona Angel (Arizona) - See all my reviews

I have been teaching yoga to an older group and this has helped me teach them safely with props, and keep them interested in learning new techniques without fear.