Yoga ABS

Paperback

Lasater, Judity Hanson, Ph.D. 저자(글)

Rodmell Press · 2011년 03월 10일

책 소개

A creative approach to yoga focuses attention on the abs, presenting a series of exercises, poses, and breathing exercises that focus on both the philosophical and anatomical properties of the abdomen.
A unique vocabulary exists that ascribes a variety of emotions to the belly: "my guts are in a knot," "I knew it in my gut," "gut-wrenching," and "no guts, no glory." Yet too often, more emphasis is placed on the way the abdomen looks than how it feels and functions - a sterling six-pack can mask true abdominal trouble.Yoga Absoutlines a series of exercises, yoga poses (asana), and breathing practices designed to achieve optimal health for this crucial area, which houses the organs of both digestion and procreation. Drawing on her experience as a yoga instructor and physical therapist, Judith Hanson Lasater discusses the anatomy and philosophical aspects of the abdomen and offers a set of movements that create awareness of important muscles while developing and maintaining abdominal strength. Each exercise and asana lists the props or supports needed, safety guidelines, and practice instructions, and the book includes practical guidelines for moving mindfully through everyday tasks.

작가정보

저자(글) Lasater, Judity Hanson, Ph.D.

목차

• 
  Acknowledgments 12(4)
  Part One: A Gut Feeling
  The Western Belly 16(2)
  The Eastern Belly 18(2)
  Blending West and East 20(1)
  How to Use This Book 20(3)
  Part Two: The Abdominals: A Woven Set of Muscles
  Rectus Abdominis 23(1)
  External and Internal Obliques 23(1)
  Transversus Abdominis 24(1)
  Muscle Function 25(4)
  Part Three: Moving from Your Core
  Experiencing the Abdominals as Stabilizers 29(12)
  Lifting the Head 30(3)
  Lifting One Leg 33(3)
  Pelvis on a Bolster, One Leg Extended 36(2)
  Moving from the Floor to Sitting 38(3)
  The Bad News About Sit-Ups 41(6)
  Moving the Arms from Overhead to the Sides 43(2)
  Standing, with One Leg Turned Out 45(2)
  Strong Abs 47(7)
  On All Fours, with One Arm Raised 48(2)
  Sitting on the Ball, with Your Feet Raised 50(2)
  Piking on the Ball 52(2)
  Asana as Strengtheners 54(14)
  Downward-Facing Dog Pose 55(3)
  Up-Plank Pose 58(2)
  Up-Plank Pose, Variation 60(2)
  Downward-Facing Dog Pose to Upward-Facing Dog Pose 62(3)
  Boat Pose 65(3)
  The Abdominals on Their Own 68(6)
  Reclining Knee-to-Chest 69(2)
  Pelvic Clock 71(3)
  Freedom in Back Bending: Opening from the Belly 74(9)
  Supported Back Bend 75(2)
  Cobra Pose 77(2)
  Camel Pose 79(2)
  Upward-Facing Bow Pose 81(2)
  The Belly and Breathing 83(9)
  Even Inhalation, Even Exhalation 84(3)
  Relaxation Pose 87(5)
  Part Four: Putting It Together
  Starting to Strengthen/Postpartum 92(1)
  Making It a Little Harder 93(1)
  Challenging Yourself 94(3)
  Part Five: Everyday Abs
  Rolling over in Bed 97(1)
  Going Upstairs and Downstairs 97(1)
  Twisting at Stoplights 97(1)
  Sweeping the Floor 98(1)
  Cooking 98(3)
  Part Six: Resources
  Yoga with Judith Hanson Lasater 101(1)
  Books 101(1)
  Props Photographed in Yoga Abs 101(1)
  Other Recommended Resources 102(2)
  About the Model 104(1)
  About the Author 105(2)
  From the Publisher 107(2)
  Index 109

기본정보

ISBN	9781930485099 ( 1930485093 )
발행(출시)일자	2011년 03월 10일
쪽수	112쪽
크기	179 * 229 * 6 mm / 259 g
총권수	1권
언어	영어