This book offers a complete program of yoga poses designed for bone health, new medical information on diet and lifestyle, and instruction on meditation and breathing techniques that strengthen and restore energy. Yoga sequences are designed for: preventing injuries; building strength; releasing tension; increasing range of motion; elongating the spine; building stability and balance; increasing flexibility; relaxing deeply.
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"The ancient Indian philosophy of yoga offers a much-needed unified and holistic approach to bone health . . . . The yoga perspective has everything to do with alignment, balance, harmony, and a life lived in accordance with natural laws."—Susan E. Brown, Ph.D., author of Better Bones, Better Body
Praise for The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health, by the same authors:
"As practical as it is inspirational, this is a reference I'll use for years to come."—Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
Praise for The Woman's Book of Yoga and Health, by the same authors:
"As practical as it is inspirational, this is a reference I'll use for years to come."—Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
About the Author
Patricia Walden is one of America's foremost yoga teachers and, according to Time magazine, "the best yoga teacher in the world." She is a long-time student of B. K. S. Iyengar and is recognized as one of his senior representatives in the U.S. She is regularly featured in Yoga Journal and is also the instructor on a videotape series called "Yoga Journal's Yoga Practice Series," which has sold well over a million copies. She travels and teaches yoga all over the world.
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By Evelyn Getchell "Evie" (Gulf Coast of Florida) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
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I was recently diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis. I am 54 with the bones of an 85 year old. I was at first shocked followed by depression, frustration and despair. I bought a stack of books on osteoporosis, all informative and valuable, but it is this one that gently turned me around, opened my heart and inspired me out of the depth of my depression. Linda Sparrowe writes beautifully and yet with an authority that makes me somehow trust her to guide me back into a yoga practice to help myself heal and strengthen my weakened bones. She has helped heal my fragile heart as well as my fragile bones. I felt I must write this review and help it get the 5 stars it so richly deserves. Thank you, Linda, for helping me so much with your sensitive, encouraging book.
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YOGA WORKS to keep our bones healthy for a lifetime!,
By Suza Francina "Yoga Teacher, Author, Animal... (Ojai, California) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
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Lifelong bone health is a human birthright. Yoga for Healthy Bones clearly explains how yoga works to keep our bones strong for a lifetime. I have added it to my list of essential books for yoga teachers and students concerned about bone density, fractures and osteoporosis. Beautifully illustrated with educational photographs of inspiring older yoginis, this well-researched book teaches how to practice yoga safely and effectively. A truly holistic approach to healthy bones!
Suza Francina, author, The New Yoga for People Over 50 and Yoga and the Wisdom of Menopause.
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YOGA for Healthy Bones,
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I've checked this book out of the library several times and finally decided to get my own copy and one for my senior family members who are experiencing osteoporosis. This book has photos of the poses and alternate poses if you can't yet do the full poses. Explains in detail how yoga strengthens your bones and what it does for you. A great reference guide. Also provides asanas!
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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR BONES? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
vertical bolster, move your shoulder blades, release your head, step your feet, open your chest, next pose, relieves stiffness, place your palms, press your hands, stretch your arms, bend your elbows, bone health, legs firm, low bone density Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mountain Pose, Corpse Pose, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Downward-Facing Dog Pose, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, Bridge Pose, Staff Pose, Urdhva Hastasana, Adho Mukha Virasana, Wide-Angle Standing Forward Bend, Prasarita Padottanasana, Supta Padangusthasana, Ardha Chandrasana, Camel Pose, National Osteoporosis Foundation, Supta Sukhasana, Tufts University, Ujjayi Pranayama, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Utthita Trikonasana, Yoga Journal New!
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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR BONES? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
vertical bolster, move your shoulder blades, release your head, step your feet, open your chest, next pose, relieves stiffness, place your palms, press your hands, stretch your arms, bend your elbows, bone health, legs firm, low bone density Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mountain Pose, Corpse Pose, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Downward-Facing Dog Pose, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, Bridge Pose, Staff Pose, Urdhva Hastasana, Adho Mukha Virasana, Wide-Angle Standing Forward Bend, Prasarita Padottanasana, Supta Padangusthasana, Ardha Chandrasana, Camel Pose, National Osteoporosis Foundation, Supta Sukhasana, Tufts University, Ujjayi Pranayama, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Utthita Trikonasana, Yoga Journal New!
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- Yoga Builds Bones: Easy, Gentle Stretches That Prevent Osteoporosis by Jan Maddern in Back Matter
- Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine by Candace B. Pert in Back Matter
- Awakening the Spine: The Stress-Free New Yoga that Works with the Body to Restore Health, Vitality and Energy by Vanda Scaravelli in Back Matter
- Molecules of Emotion by Candace Pert in Back Matter
- Yoga: A Gem for Women by Geeta S. Iyengar in Back Matter
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