May 12, Kristina Johnston rated it it was amazing. Must have resource for restorative yoga teachers and yoga teachers. Touches on pre and post menopausal, chair yoga, menstruation yoga, and pregnancy yoga. Very detailed, great resource, inspiring quotations in the margins. Will keep in my library. Apr 08, Erin rated it really liked it. I appreciated how she included pictures for each section, it made the book easier to digest and understand if you were looking just for a quick reference for a particular series.
Nov 12, Mimi rated it it was amazing. Restorative yoga--my favorite. Nov 09, K K rated it it was amazing. As a yoga teacher, this book is really valuable. Feb 10, Natalie marked it as to-read Shelves: body-therapy-yoga. Required reading for most restorative yoga teacher trainings. Beth Sanchez rec. May 28, yamiyoghurt rated it really liked it Shelves: yoga.
A great primer to restorative yoga - very detailed information about getting into the poses and getting comfortable in them. Sep 02, Jess rated it it was amazing. Excellent resource for learning more about Restorative Yoga and how to develop a Restorative practice of your own.
Oct 07, Julia rated it really liked it. Old fashioned? No, timeless. This information is useful and the practices really work. Restorative yoga is exactly what I needed. Mar 14, Jennifer rated it really liked it. The manual for restorative yoga by Judith Lasater- widely recognized as the mother of the movement. She gives great step-by-step instructions for getting in and out of the poses as well as troubleshooting for misalignment or discomfort. She also breaks down how props can be used to best effect and suggests sequences.
I know I will refer to this book constantly! Feb 14, Laurie rated it it was amazing. I recently discovered restorative yoga where you completely relax and access you parasympathetic nervous system. You use props like bolsters and blankets to lean against and let go completely. I am taking a class but read this book to get the instructions for doing it on my own at home. If you want to learn how to relax and unwind from working too much, jet lag, or just life, this is a must read.
My body is blissed out doing this kind of yoga. Our society needs more relaxation and this Awesome. Our society needs more relaxation and this book is a good first step.
After reading it, do it. Jul 25, Hannah O'Reilly rated it really liked it Shelves: yoga. Judith Lasater is the authority on restorative yoga. Although I usually enjoy a vigorous vinyasa based practice, I sure do love restorative as well and this book is the one I turn to when I need inspiration.
Lasater describes how to get into the poses as well as the benefits so that you can tailor your restful practice to what you are feeling that day.
A great book that always helps me feel a million times better than I began. May 10, Jennifer rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: anyone with an interest in deep relaxation. Shelves: yoga. A great book on Restorative Yoga. The book begins with guidelines and ideas for begining a yoga practice, and answered many questions I have from practicing yoga.
The rest of the book is different restorative practices with different themes in mind. Some of the themes include practice to use after travel, during menstruation, if time is limited, or if you are in a hotel. It's incredibly useful. The pictures and demos are clear and easy to follow. Jul 15, Jill rated it really liked it Shelves: health. All kinds of yoga that is focused on relaxing and opening up tight spots or releasing tension.
The only real drawback is that you need several props in order to do it. I will be getting a copy and some more props in the near future. The breathing section really helped with those issues I was having.
Apr 08, Patty rated it it was amazing. Where I live, it's hard to find yoga classes that are purely restorative, so I practice at home. This book contains essential instructions on how to do the poses and ideas for sequencing. There are also explanations for what each pose is trying to accomplish from both Eastern and Western perspectives. Judith Lasater is the master on this subject. A must-have reference book for every yogi. Easy to read with helpful information about various yoga poses for various issues.
Don't see myself setting up all the props for many if any of the poses on a regular basis. The best part was the easily explained anatomy and physiology behind the whys and why nots of the poses. Jul 28, Heather SilverOxide rated it it was amazing. The foundational book on restorative yoga. If you teach restorative, or want to explore this style of practice, this book is the best place to start. It is thoughtful, clearly written, and practical.
Highly recommended. Jul 17, Stef rated it liked it. Would have liked to see more restorative poses -- some were repeated several times. I was hoping the book would be more creative and perhaps give suggestions on how to make many of the most common, widely practiced poses restorative e.
Jul 27, Donalee Attardo rated it really liked it. The classic in restorative yoga, an excellent reference. Jul 14, Nathalie rated it really liked it. Great resource for restorative yoga. Recommended for anyone with an interest in the benefits of a restorative practice. Aug 17, Lauren rated it it was amazing Shelves: yoga , spirituality. Drawing on her experience as a mother, a yoga teacher, and a physical therapist, author Judith Lasater, PhD presents a comprehensive and easy-to-follow program of yoga poses and breathing practices.
A yoga teacher and physical therapist studies the structure and movement of the human body, revealing how a knowledge of both can improve your yoga practice In Yogabody, author Judith Hanson Lasater emphasizes how an understanding of the Thirty essential yoga poses asana , their variations, and breathing practices pranayama are also provided, with guidance for the student practicing at home, and points for the classroom teacher. Sequences are presented with photographic charts for easy visual reference, and a "Mantra for Daily Practice" and glossary of anatomical terms and resources for further study are also included.
Humorous, inspiring, and surprisingly down-to-earth, they guide seekers both on and off the yoga mat. These aphorisms address love, asana, fear, trust, expectations, pranayama, suffering, laughter, presence, the Yoga Sutra, and much more.
A Year of Living Your Yoga is a gentle invitation to readers to know themselves on a deeper level. This edition includes three new chapters Relaxation, Empathy, and Worship , a full index, and new interior and cover designs.
Using the time-honored wisdom of the Yoga Sutra and the Bhagavad Gita to steer the course, she serves up off-the-mat practices to guide you in deepening your relationships with yourself, your family and friends, and the world around you. Inspiring and practical, she blends her heartfelt knowledge of an ancient tradition with her life experiences as a daughter, sister, partner, mother, friend, and yoga practitioner and teacher.
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