Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Balance

A Practical Structured Guide. Topics covered:Presents a brief history of yogaContains a beginner's guideConsiders the skeletal and muscular systems as they relate to stretchingProvides simple, step-by-step instructionsCovers preparation exercises, and seated, standing, supine and floor exercisesIncludes helpful teaching points, tips on safety nd training, and a session planner. There is a growing realization that stetching is an important way of helping to maintain a healthy body and mind, and of reducing the risk of muscle injury. Accordingly, an increasing number of exercises from yoga have been incorporated into normal sports training. This essential guide brings together classic yoga exercises and stretching training, and presents a programme that can be used for improving flexibility, strength and balance. Packed full of information and containing over 250 colour photographs, it provides a holsitic and structured approach to training and development.