Yoga for Paddling

Anna Levesque

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• Year: 2017
• eBook ISBN: 9781493028696

Yoga for Paddling is a visual, instructional guide designed to walk readers through 30 -35 yoga poses that are effective in stretching the muscles that paddlers use most, and strengthening the muscles that they use least. The book includes chapters on anatomy and alignment principles specific to the movements of paddling for kayakers, canoeists, and SUPers, and includes tips on proper paddling technique, performance focus, relaxation, and short stories about paddling injuries healed via yoga. One to three photos demonstrate each pose, with clear, concise text on how to get into and hold the poses

Table of contents

• ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
• FOREWORD
• INTRODUCTION
• Chapter 1: What Is Yoga?
• Chapter 2: Anatomy of Paddling
• Chapter 3: Alignment Principles
• Chapter 4: The Breath and Stress Reduction
• Chapter 5: Props and Self-Care
• Chapter 6: Warm-Ups
• Chapter 7: Low Back, Hips, and Legs
• Chapter 8: Side Body
• Chapter 9: Neck, Shoulders, and Upper Back
• Chapter 10: Core Strengtheners
• Chapter 11: Twists
• Chapter 12: Relaxation
• Chapter 13: Sequencing and Home Practice
• Chapter 14: SUP Yoga Basics
• NOTES
• ABOUT THE AUTHOR