Yoga for the Young at Heart: Gentle Stretching Exercises for Seniors [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Susan Winter Ward (Author), John Sirois (Photographer)

Editorial Reviews

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A great beginning yoga book. A good introduction to yoga for Seniors. -- Santa Barbara News Press, May 3, 1994

Product Description
A valuable introduction to yoga for Seniors. This guide book, the first of its kind, is designed specifically for Seniors and offers inspiration and instruction to promote a healthier life. Specific instruction for 32 poses along with their benefits and an inspirational quote for each are accompanied by explanations of breathing and other yoga basics.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Capra Pr; illustrated edition edition (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884963764
• ISBN-13: 978-0884963769
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #981,730 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga for Young at Heart: Gentle Stretching Exc. for Seniors, January 20, 2000

By	Helen Longest-Saccone (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

Originally I purchased this book for my 83-year old Mother. When it arrived I decided to do the exercises so I could better help her. Well, I fell in love with the feeling the yoga exercises in this book gave my body. I have exercised regularly for over 5 years and was active prior to that. Before reading this book, my exercise routine involved limited stretches prior to working out with free weights. Now, the yoga exercises found in this book, added to my daily routine of weight lifting, have brought a sense of balance to my body.

Highly recommend this book.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book was easy to read with easily followed instructions, October 27, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Arknasas) - See all my reviews

As a yoga student as well as an instructor, I found this book an excellent resource for a beginner of any age. Ms. Ward directs the new student through the yoga postures in a concise manner which is easy to read. Her instructions are also easy to follow and she offers modifications for those who are less flexible as well as offering challenges for students who, either through regular practice or general good health, wish to add a few harder postures. I use this series during my classes with good results and beginners of all ages seem to enjoy it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and Rewarding Book, January 20, 2000

By	Helen Longest-Saccone (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

Originally I purchased this book for my 83-year old Mother. When it arrived I decided to do the exercises so I could better help her. Well, I fell in love with the feeling the yoga exercises in this book gave my body. I have exercised regularly for over 5 years and was active prior to that. Before reading this book, my exercise routine involved limited stretches prior to working out with free weights. Now, the yoga exercises found in this book, added to my daily routine of weight lifting, have brought a sense of balance to my body.

Highly recommend this book.