Gentle Yoga for Osteoporosis

Informationen zum Autor Laurie Sanford has practiced yoga for 14 years and is certified under Rob Greenberg! owner of the Yoga for Peace Studio in Margaretville! NY. She has been teaching for eight years and currently provides yoga instruction to adults. Laurie has trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health! as well as the Himalayan Institute. She currently resides with her husband and daughter in the Catskill Mountains! where they run a weekly newspaper. Jo Brielyn is a freelance writer and author. She is a contributing writer for Hatherleigh Press and has published works in several print and online publications. Jo also owns and maintains the Creative Kids Ideas (www.creativekidsideas.com) and Good for Your Health (www.good-for-your-health.com) websites. For more information about Jo’s upcoming projects or to contact her! visit www.JoBrielyn.com. Jo resides in Central Florida with her husband and two daughters. Zusammenfassung Utilize the Gentle Benefits of Yoga to Relieve the Pain and Stress of Your Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is responsible for an estimated 1.5 million fractures each year and is characterized by a weakening of the bones. Although bone density naturally begins to decrease at the age of 35! it is never too late to adopt a healthy lifestyle—and yoga can become an integral part of improving your overall health and well-being. Gentle Yoga for Osteoporosis shows you how to integrate yoga into your exercise routine to promote bone health. Because yoga is low-impact and is easily modified to your own needs and abilities! you can safely and effectively reap the benefits of exercise by stimulating bone growth and strengthening muscles. Whether you are looking to prevent the onset of osteoporosis or have been diagnosed with the disease and aim to reduce your symptoms! Gentle Yoga for Osteoporosis is your complete guide to relieving pain and stress through yoga. Gentle Yoga for Osteoporosis also includes: - An overview of the causes and symptoms of osteoporosis - Helpful diet and lifestyle tips to improve bone health - An introductory guide to understanding the benefits of yoga - Important precautions to ensure safety during yoga practice Gentle Yoga for Osteoporosis features easy-to-follow sequences designed to maximize the benefits of yoga for individuals with osteoporosis. The Gentle Yoga series seeks to promote the many beneficial effects of yoga exercise in the treatment of specific diseases. The exercises are clearly illustrated! safe! and tailored to your condition. Each book in the series also provides an overview of the disease as well as other lifestyle tips to improve overall health and daily functioning. ...

Product details

• Authors: Catarina Astrom, Jo Brielyn, Anna Krusinski, Laurie Sanford, Jodie Winsor
• Assisted by: Catarina Astrom (Photographs), Anna Krusinski (Editor)
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.11.2011
• EAN: 9781578263974
• ISBN: 978-1-57826-397-4
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 232 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Gentle Yoga; Gentle Yoga
• Subject: Guides > Health > Fitness, aerobics, bodybuilding, gymnastics