Yoga for Flexibility, Strength and Balance: A Practical Structured Guide

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There is a growing realization that stretching is an important way of helping to maintain a healthy body and mind, and of reducing the risk of muscle injury. This 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 holistic and structured approach to training and development. Topics covered: Presents a brief history of yoga Contains a beginner's guide Considers the skeletal and muscular systems as they relate to stretching Provides simple, step-by-step instructions Covers preparation exercises, and seated, standing, supine and floor exercises Includes helpful teaching points, tips on safety and training, and a session planner AUTHOR: Dr Nita Martin is the lead yoga instructor and founder of Yoga Flex, which is based in Cambridge in the UK and offers quality yoga instruction to both individuals and groups. Nita also works closely with athletes in a variety of sports, helping them to improve their performance in their chosen field. She lives in Cambridge. SELLING POINTS: An invaluable handbook for sports coaches and an inspirational training and reference work for yoga students and teachers Provides a holistic and structured approach to training and development This book will help the reader to establish range of motion, plan sessions to meet development needs, modify exercises to suit level of ability and track progress 252 colour photos

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Dr Nita Martin is the lead yoga instructor and founder of Yoga Flex [www.yogaflex.org.uk], which is based in Cambridge in the UK and offers quality yoga instruction to both individuals and groups. Nita also works closely with athletes in a variety of sports, helping them to improve their performance in their chosen field. Resident - Cambridge