Gentle Yoga: A Guide to Low-Impact Exercise (Hardcover)

~ Eudora Seyfer (Author), Lorna Bell (Author) "What is yoga and why do people with disabilities and special problems become such devoted students?..." (more)
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Product Description

Developed at the YWCA in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, GENTLE YOGA is a complete and practical guide for beginners and people with special needs, such as those with arthritis, stroke damage, or multiple sclerosis, and for those in wheelchairs. But it is also for those who want gentle, low-impact exercize to improve and maintain health. Clear, how-to instructions for yoga along with 135 illustrations, plus discussions on nutrition, stress management, breathing, and positive thinking.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890876363
• ISBN-13: 978-0890876367
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #149,388 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle is a strong presence in this book., September 15, 2000

By	Ellen L. Wilson (Searsport, ME United States) - See all my reviews

This book shows people who aren't flexible or impaired that anyone can do YOGA. It has unique quotes placed between chapters to inspire. Poses are shown, then modifications are pictured some are actually photos, others black and white drawings. I viewed this book, while in the hospital, it was helpful in regaining my focus on health and exercise.

The book is unique in it's style; It is very descriptive and encouraging to anyone to try and receive the benefits that YOGA offers.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific book, October 2, 2001

By	merrymousies (Waterford, VA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This book was recommended to me by my yoga teacher and its terrific. It shows a variety of postures and explains their benefits. Having been recently diagnosed with MS I was looking for information on things I could do to help myself in addition to the conventional medicines and this book had reference to MS in it and how yoga can benefit those with certain diseases. The pictures are great as are the explainations. I highly recommend this book