Yoga for Women : Gain Strength and Flexibility, Ease PMS Symptoms, Relieve Stress, Stay Fit Through Pregnancy, Age Gracefully

Yoga is a powerful tool that can influence women’s well-being at all stages of life.__Yoga for Women__includes a presentation of the eight basic foundations of yoga, fol- lowed by breathing exercises to enhance your tranquility and concentration and fifty Hatha influenced exercises that improve strength and flexibility. Each of these fully illustrated postures is categorized by the various needs women have during their life. Perfect for the beginner or intermediate student,__Yoga for Women__empowers women of all ages to lead healthier and more balanced lives. Yoga is a powerful tool that can influence women’s well-being at all stages of life. Yoga for Women includes a presentation of the eight basic foundations of yoga, fol- lowed by breathing exercises to enhance your tranquility and concentration and fifty Hatha influenced exercises that improve strength and flexibility. Each of these fully illustrated postures is categorized by the various needs women have during their life. Perfect for the beginner or intermediate student, Yoga for Women empowers women of all ages to lead healthier and more balanced lives. " ... 'Yoga for Women' is an introduction to this ancient practice tailored especially for women at all stages of life. Beginning with a presentation of the eight basic foundations of yoga and several breathing exercises ... this book contains fifty poses and flows from hatha and ashtanga yoga. Each section addresses the various needs women have throughout their lifetime, from aches and pains to life changes ..."--Page 4 of cover. Yoga and I What is Yoga? The breath learn to stay present Bandhas, the body's energy levels Sun salutations begin your day saluting the sun Menstruation issues and the days before your period The young woman: 20s-30s ; Pregnancy and after childbirth The woman in her 40s Menopause The woman in her 50s-60s-Plus Fit Yoga into your daily routine. Introduces hatha and ashtanga yoga for women, presents the eight basic foundations, and provides breathing exercises and fifty various poses to tone the body and improve flexibility