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Yoga For Teens teaches how to attain peace, for intermediate and high school aged kids, through using different yoga poses, breathing techniques, meditations, and writing "AUMwork" exercises.
Help teens access the therapeutic power of yoga and mindfulness in their daily lives with this guide. Explaining the science of yoga and how this ties in with adolescent physical and neurological development, the book also gives concrete ways to use yogic techniques to overcome issues such as anxiety, bullying, relationship issues, depression and sleep deprivation. The applied yoga in this book includes not only asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga nidra exercises, but also throws the net wider to include visualisations, philosophy and modes of thinking. Including the latest research and evidence on yoga therapy, it shows how yoga's positive influence extends beyond specific issues. The methods in this book will instil a long-lasting sense of optimism and self-regulation among young people both on and off the mat.
Describes over one hundred exercises and yoga positions to help strengthen muscles and release tension for teenagers, providing guidelines for exercises to be performed alone, with others, or with music.
This work details a way to have fun with young people while giving them a lifelong tool for self-expression, physical and mental health, relaxation techniques, and improved focus.
Selected for inclusion in the Best Books for the Teen Age 2004 List by the New York Public Library. Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, but its surge in popularity among young people is new. I Love Yoga is not a how-to book. It is the book for those who are already hooked, as well as for those who are just curious about this ancient activity. Ellen Schwartz – author of I’m a Vegetarian – presents the history of yoga, different styles, yoga benefits, concerns, cautions, misconceptions, equipment, and basic postures. There is information for those with physical disabilities and tips on yoga as part of a lifestyle – even for those who do not use the poses – especially to de-stress. Fascinating information is offered in a teen-friendly format.
Yoga is not only beneficial for adults, but for kids as well! With The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Yoga with Kids, learn: • Practical advice for making yoga a family affair • Safe and sensible teaching tips and fun positions for both adults and kids • Idiot-proof ways to use yoga to promote good health, build self-confidence, and more
For all-around fitness, for strength and flexibility, for balance, poise, and confidence in both body and mind, nothing can match yoga practice. Through a series of fn poses and exercises to do alone or with a partner or group, you will quickly enjoy improve circulation, muscle tone, breathing, and flexibility. With increased energy and better co-ordination and endurance, you'll have an edge in athletics and other physical activities you enjoy. With this book, you can develop skills that enable you to enhance your self-image, take control of your life, and enjoy a wonderful sense of well-being.
Accompanied by real-life teen stories, words of wisdom, and fun sidebars, a unique guide to yoga not only details various techniques but also shows how teenage girls can use yoga to overcome challenges and embrace the girl goddess within. Original.
