
- 192 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Blends the ancient science of yoga with the unique training possibilities of the exercise ball to create an innovative and effective workout.⢠A unique combination of Hatha Yoga asanas and ball work that builds lean muscles while providing natural stress relief. ⢠Includes a comprehensive workout adaptable to the needs of the beginner and those with a more advanced practice.Written by Certified Medical Exercise Specialist Carol Mitchell, Yoga on the Ball combines the science of yoga with the technology of the exercise ball to create a workout that can be tailored to all fitness levels. Moving through yoga postures while using the exercise ball is meditation in motion. It allows you to engage several muscle groups simultaneously to create a total body workout and to lose weight naturally as your metabolism increases with special breathing techniques. The exercise ball provides a soft and cushioning base for the strong stretches and graceful movements of the yoga exercises, and with only a slight roll of the ball, the deep stretches can be altered to target different areas of the muscles.The complete workout lets you choose between sculpting your muscles with cardiovascular and muscle-toning exercises or relaxing your body and mind with stretching and breathing exercises. Yoga on the Ball pairs breathing and movement to create a rejuvenating flow of energy that will realign your mind and body, leaving you feeling calm, strong, and centered.
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Table of contents
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Introduction Yoga: Tradition and Innovation
- Chapter 1. Yoga and the BallāA Dynamic Duet
- Chapter 2. The Body and the Breath
- Chapter 3. Finding Postural Ease with Yoga Ball Asanas
- Chapter 4. That All-Important Warm-Up
- Chapter 5. Yoga AsanasāStriking the Balance Between Strength and Flexibility
- Chapter 6. Body Balance, Mind Balance
- Chapter 7. The Advanced Postures
- Chapter 8. Relaxation and Restoration
- Chapter 9. Putting It All Together
- Appendix: Major Muscles and Their Functions
- Resources
- Ball and Video Ordering Information
- About the Author
- About Inner Traditions ⢠Bear & Company
- Books of Related Interest
- Copyright & Permissions