Yoga with Weights For Dummies 1st Edition by Sherri Baptiste, Megan Scott ISBN 0471749370 9780471749370

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ISBN 10: 0471749370  
ISBN 13: 9780471749370
Author: Sherri Baptiste, Megan Scott

An easy-to-follow guide to a hot new form of yoga

Yoga with Weights is the latest breakthrough in mind-body exercise, integrating the mindfulness of yoga with the physical culture of body-building. Building on the strengths of both disciplines, this friendly guide shows readers how to safely combine yoga postures while simultaneously working out with lightweight hand-held free weights. It features customizable exercises that target specific areas of the body, each illustrated with multiple photos, and provides guidelines for combining healthy eating with workouts.

Sherri Baptiste (Marin County, CA) is the founder of Baptiste Power of Yoga, a nationally recognized method of yoga offered throughout the United States. She teaches yoga classes throughout the United States and hosts retreats around the world.

Yoga with Weights For Dummies 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Getting Started

• Chapter 1: Introducing Yoga with Weights
  • What is Yoga with Weights?
  • Benefits of Combining Yoga and Weights
  • Understanding the Basics of Yoga
  • Understanding the Basics of Weight Training
  • Safety First: Essential Guidelines
• Chapter 2: Gearing Up
  • Choosing the Right Weights (Hand weights, ankle weights)
  • Selecting Your Yoga Mat and Props
  • Comfortable Clothing and Accessories
  • Creating Your Practice Space
• Chapter 3: Preparing for Your First Workout
  • Setting Intentions and Goals
  • Consulting Your Doctor
  • Understanding Your Body’s Limits
  • Mindset and Focus

Part II: Mastering the Basics

• Chapter 4: A Breath of Fresh Air: Yoga Breathing Techniques
  • Understanding Pranayama (Yoga Breathing)
  • Basic Breathing Exercises (e.g., Ujjayi breath)
  • Synchronizing Breath with Movement
• Chapter 5: Making the Mind and Body Connection
  • Mindfulness in Practice
  • Listening to Your Body
  • Cultivating Awareness and Focus
• Chapter 6: Warming Up and Cooling Down
  • Dynamic Warm-ups for Yoga with Weights
  • Gentle Stretches for Cooling Down
  • Importance of Preparation and Recovery
• Chapter 7: From Head to Toe: The Balanced Workout
  • Fundamental Yoga Poses with Weights (illustrated)
  • Building a Full-Body Routine
  • Sequencing Poses for Flow and Strength

Part III: Refining Your Technique

• Chapter 8: Waking Up Your Mind and Body: The Energy Workout
  • Sequences designed to energize and invigorate
  • Flow-based practices with weights
• Chapter 9: Taking It Easy: The Restorative Workout
  • Gentle poses with minimal weight
  • Focus on flexibility and relaxation
  • Using weights for deeper stretches or support
• Chapter 10: Pumping You Up: The Strengthening Workout
  • Targeting major muscle groups with specific poses and weights
  • Building muscular endurance
• Chapter 11: Releasing Your Athlete Within: The Endurance Workout
  • Longer sequences designed to build stamina
  • Cardiovascular benefits of flowing with weights
• Chapter 12: Iron Abs: The Belly-Burner Workout
  • Core-strengthening poses with and without weights
  • Developing abdominal strength and stability

Part IV: Personalizing Your Program

• Chapter 13: Eating to Enhance Your Yoga-with-Weights Workout
  • Nutritional guidelines for energy and recovery
  • Hydration tips
  • Foods to support muscle growth and overall well-being
• Chapter 14: Addressing Body Aches and Pains
  • Modifying poses for common issues (e.g., back pain, knee pain)
  • When to consult a professional
• Chapter 15: Toning and Focusing on Different Body Areas
  • Specific exercises for arms, shoulders, legs, glutes, etc.
  • Customizing workouts for targeted results

Part V: Addressing Special Situations

• Chapter 16: Improving Your Game (for Athletes)
  • How Yoga with Weights can enhance athletic performance
  • Specific cross-training routines for various sports
• Chapter 17: Girl Talk (for Women’s Health)
  • Yoga with Weights during menstruation, pregnancy (with precautions), and menopause
  • Addressing common female health concerns
• Chapter 18: Exercises for Seniors
  • Modifications and safe practices for older adults
  • Benefits for balance, mobility, and strength in later life

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