A Girl's Guide to Yoga: Over 30 Poses to Practice Anywhere (Ener-Chi Books) - Softcover

Finestone, Jeanne; Delice, Shelly Meridith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764128396 ISBN 13: 9780764128394

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2004

Synopsis

Following a short description of yogas origins, the author instructs on poses, or asanas, and shows how each pose imitates nature. She then instructs on using each asana as a way of relaxation and a posture for meditation. Illustrations show how to achieve each asana, what not to do, and how to know the asana is being performed correctly. Ener-Chi Books, written especially for teens, present ideas and exercises that both energize a girls body and soothe her spirit. The books take inspiration from a variety of Asian practices and exercises thus, the suffix chi, a Chinese term that denotes internal physical and spiritual bodily energy. Ener-Chi Books feature clear, easy-to-follow directions and illustrations that are both clever and instructive, all presented in full color.

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From the Back Cover

[back cover]
Is stress getting to you? Need a little extra oomph after a late night of studying (or partying)? Or maybe you’re just looking for a peaceful way to regroup and relax. If so, yoga is just the thing for you!
Practicing yoga will make you feel great—inside and out. It helps to limber your body, calm your mind, and give you an overall sense of strength, vitality, and well-being. From Sun Salutation to deep relaxation, breathing practices to meditation, this book guides you through a complete hatha yoga session much like you’d get from a professional instructor. With how-to tips on adapting poses for your particular needs, lots of variations to challenge you, and a rundown of the specific health benefits of each pose, you’ll get all the advantages of a classroom workout in the comfort of your own private sanctuary!
So next time you feel like you want to stretch your body, soothe your mind, and get energized all at the same time, find a quiet spot and just say, “om.”
Jeanne Finestone, a yoga practitioner for over 15 years, teaches at the Integral Yoga Institute in New York City.

From Booklist

Gr. 8-11. This slim, helpful guide to Hatha yoga, written by a longtime yoga instructor, offers a fine starting point for teens interested in beginning a practice. Introductory chapters explain terminology and offer tips about clothing, breathing, and routines, as well as some cautionary advice (consult a physician before starting). The following pages describe, in simple, friendly language, how to move in and out of various poses. Unfortunately, the cleanly drawn illustrations often picture only one phase of the pose, rather than each step, as many other yoga books do. Still, Finestone's explanations are clear and accessible, and her final section about practicing yoga during menstruation is vital information that's unusual in a yoga book for youth. A glossary concludes this solid entry in the Ener-Chi series of titles about well-being, which are aimed at a teen audience. Gillian Engberg
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About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0764128396
• ISBN 13: 9780764128394
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80