Health & Fitness - Exercise - Stretching

You've done the stretches, taken the painkillers that mask but never fix, and paid for therapy you can't keep affording... And still you wake up stiffer than when you went to bed, with back, neck, or hip pain that moves around your body and...

Unlock the science of stretching, mobility, and flexibility--with comprehensive, full-color images, 135 illustrated stretches, and a helpful reference chart of the top 5 stretches for common sports injuries For physical therapists, bodyworkers, coaches, and athletes--the ultimate guide to safe, effective stretching This updated edition...

An inclusive guide for yoga teachers and practitioners to create balanced movement sequences and well-rounded classes for all students. Discover a unified theory for sequencing fresh, contemporary yoga and mindful-movement classes that reflect the diversity of modern practitioners. Yoga instruction innovator Sage Rountree's approach...

Gurmukh, an internationally renowned yoga teacher, outlines the spiritual and physical practices of Kundalini Yoga, which she has taught for the last thirty years. With illustrated, step-by-step instructions, she teaches the basic principles of the ancient art of yoga, and explains the eight chakras,...

An informative, practical, and fascinating guide to fascia--the key to health and wellness. No matter what the next fad workout or eating plan is, there is one powerful thing that affects every part of your being: your fascia. Like an orchestra conductor, fascia organizes...

Distinguished veterinarian and animal psychologist Dr. Michael W. Fox shares his pioneering 6-step dog massage technique, which is not only a healing tool and healthcare measure, but also affirms the bond between you and your animal companion. Drawn from more than 30 years of...

Move freely and without pain for the rest of your life with this practical guide from one of North America's leading orthopaedic surgeons and a former doctor for a Major League Baseball team. Do you find that your body is becoming stiff and sore...

Break the cycle of pain with the Miracle Ball Method. "After taking just one of Elaine's ball therapy classes, I was asymptomatic for the first time in 15 years. I now recommend it to all of my patients."-- Fred Jones, D.C., Sunshine Chiropractic and...

A definitive guidebook to the core principles and practice of yoga--from its traditional roots to the latest contemporary developments. Immerse yourself in the timeless practice of yoga with this essential and accessible guide. With a commitment to honoring rather than modifying the tradition of...

The Pain-Free Body is your essential guide for addressing pain and discomfort the moment it starts. With clear illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations of common aches and diagnoses, this book helps you tackle pain at its root rather than relying solely on medication for temporary...

Stay strong. Stay active. Stay healthy. "It's never too late to lift weights: Older bodies can still build muscle" (Washington Post). The Strength Training Bible for Seniors is the only book you need to be fit and feel young in your fifties and beyond....

A COMPLETE TOOLKIT TO KEEP YOU ON TRACKBreak free from yo-yo dieting, endless restarts, and cookie-cutter fitness plans. The STRONG System, created by fitness expert Cori Lefkowith, founder of Redefining Strength, is a proven, science-backed blueprint for lasting results.Forget fad diets and extreme workouts....

A complete guide to restorative yoga--50] full-color photos and 40 adaptable sequences for deep rest, hormonal balance, and nervous-system health Gentle, science-backed practices for full mind-body relaxation, with a focus on women's health Transform your yoga students' practice--and your own--with the art and science...

Simple, fast, and effective - 3 things that describe chair yoga and the transformative impact it can have on your health in just 10 minutes a day!Aging is a wonderful thing - something to be grateful for - but it can also come with...

Ranked as one of the best diet plans by US News & World Report: A plan to lose weight that puts the focus on feeling sated and satisfied with fewer calories; author Barbara Rolls has earned the author the Obesity Society Presidential Medal of...

Are you overly flexible or double-jointed? Perhaps you are the clumsy and tired person in your group of friends, often nursing an injury of some sort. If you are nodding in agreement with raised eyebrows and a knowing smirk on your face, then there...

For readers of The Body Keeps the Score and What Happened to You?, trauma-informed practitioner and Instagram phenomenon "The Workout Witch," Liz Tenuto, presents the ultimate guide to using somatic exercise to release tension, regulate the nervous system, and facilitate healing, drawing on her...

Who This Book Is ForThis book is for people who have tried multiple mind-body paths and still feel frustrated that they can't see the changes they seek. It's not a beginner's book! It assumes you have practice paying attention to subtle signals from your...

The founders of Jivamukti Yoga outline the fundamental principles of the assist, and how to apply them in practice and service to others. The benefits of both giving and receiving an assist--the extraordinary mind/body/spirit connection between yoga teacher and student--depend on knowing what an...

Movement and mindfulness combine to awaken joy, spark curiosity, and deepen people's connection to themselves.Your Embodied Life is a quick-start guide to cultivating daily joy through simple yet powerful mindfulness and movement practices. Part inspiration, part workbook, and part gentle invitation, it blends storytelling,...