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Patañjali's Yoga Sutras is generally regarded as the most authoritative yoga book. This consists of a set of 196 Indian sutras ("threads") composed 1,700 years ago. Such threads or aphorisms have been collected by the Indian sage Patañjali and offer advice for a positive and purposeful existence.

Being a personal trainer is a full-time job, and it is because of this; a personal trainer should be, among other things, well-grounded in his work. The person should know his onions, and a professional body should attest to that. In this case, it is the national association of sports medicine where the NASM comes in. The National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Exam prepares would-be personal trainers to get the required certification to do their work effectively.

The game with the funny name was created in the 1960s and is, today, the fastest growing sport in America. We take you through the hows of the game. In true Dummies fashion, the material is easy to understand and appropriate for newbies as well as advanced players. We cover it all from scoring, serving, dinking, places to play, and getting more involved in the community.

Finally, the solution to the number-one reason we don't exercise: time. Everyone has one minute. A decade ago, Martin Gibala was a young researcher in the field of exercise physiology - with little time to exercise. That critical point in his career launched a passion for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), allowing him to stay in shape with just a few minutes of hard effort. It also prompted Gibala to conduct experiments that helped launch the exploding science of ultralow-volume exercise

This is the first pelvic floor health book aimed at ALL women, including trans women, outlining the importance of understanding your pelvic floor and how it impacts on overall health, fitness and wellbeing for life—not just around pregnancy and childbirth.

Although many forms of trauma treatment rely solely on talk therapy as a means of healing, we cannot "talk out" every issue related to trauma. Indeed, trauma is stored in the body and the brain and must be treated as such. Designed with both mental health clinicians and clients in mind, Trauma-Informed Yoga offers forty-seven short, simple practices that regulate the autonomic nervous system, calm the racing mind, and center those of us living chaotic twenty-first century lives.

Pantajali's Yoga Sutras have long been recognized as infallible guides to discovering the eternal joy and ultimate freedom that the great masters declare to be the birthright of every human being. In The Practice of the Yoga Sutra: Sadhana Pada, Pandit Tigunait elaborates on Patanjali's succinct and straightforward plan to transcend pain and embrace lasting happiness.

In The Roots of Pelvic Floor Yoga, author, seasoned nurse, and yoga instructor, Heather Dolson, will take you on a transformative journey exploring the intricate history of body shaming in women as Dolson weaves a narrative that transcends time and societal norms. This isn't just a book; it's a manifesto for reclaiming your body and embracing a newfound sense of self.

Joe De Sena designed the Spartan races to test overall conditioning: strength, flexibility, endurance, and speed. His signature take-no-prisoners approach to achieving physical and mental fitness has taken the endurance world by storm and inspired millions. Now, in Spartan Fit!, De Sena breaks down that approach and gives listeners the tools they need to conquer the course.

Are you tired of feeling drained, unfocused, and stuck in cycles of fatigue and underperformance? Imagine waking up every day with boundless energy, razor-sharp focus, and the physical vitality to tackle anything life throws your way. Peak Performance is your ultimate guide to optimizing your body and mind, giving you the tools to unlock sustained energy, improved health, and mental clarity—so you can perform at your best, not just occasionally, but every single day. This book isn’t about quick fixes or extreme measures. It’s a science-backed, practical approach to mastering the four ...

There are no more nine-to-five, punch-a-clock-then-retire jobs left. You can’t depend on a college degree to guarantee a career anymore. Here’s the great news: the new economy is a blank slate. You have the opportunity to create any career you want for yourself. For the first time ever, new entrepreneurs have an unlimited audience for any product or service they can dream up. For the first time in history, you have the opportunity to use your passion to help others, even if you don’t know them yet. The world is open to entrepreneurs who can create value for their audience.

Much of the Western world was completely unaware of the profound impact of the breath on the body and mind until the 1970s. It was during this time that Swami Rama astonished physiologists by demonstrating perfect control over his heart rate and brain waves. It was something Western scientists didn’t believe humans could possibly achieve. In this audiobook, Swami Rama shares some of the basic breathing techniques practiced by Himalayan yogis so that you too can experience the profound effects of pranayama and breath control.

Experienced yoga instructors Sage Rountree and Alexandra DeSiato give yoga teachers the tools to find their voice and tap in to innate wisdom. The authors offer ready-made, detailed themes to use in classes and provide flexible templates for building a toolkit of themes for future use. Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses offers guidance for both new and experienced teachers starting with a section on voice, authenticity, emulation, phrasing, practice, repetition, and finding inspiration.

Gut health issues are some of the most common health issues that can be experienced, with women experiencing them much more often than men. Your gut is vital to all areas of your life, as it makes up 80 percent of your immune system and has a deep connection with the brain.

A straightforward and fact-based bodybuilding guide to developing your muscle mass while your mates are losing theirs.

Hell-Bent explores a fascinating, often surreal world at the extremes of American yoga. Benjamin Lorr walked into his first yoga studio on a whim, overweight and curious, and quickly found the yoga reinventing his life. He was studying Bikram Yoga (or “hot yoga”) when a run-in with a master and competitive yoga champion led him into an obsessive subculture—a group of yogis for whom eight hours of practice a day in 110- degree heat was just the beginning.

We can do more with this life. We all know it, we all wish for it, but just how to do itthat eludes us. In his new book, A Life Worth Breathing, internationally renowned yoga teacher and spiritual philosopher Max Strom shows us the way. His groundbreaking book reaches past expected dogma in a language that is vital, inspired, and accessible. Strom leads us on a journey of self-discovery as we excavate our past in order to have a better understanding of our present.

Tired of not having the mobility you used to? Aging is tough, but it doesn’t have to be! Did you know that one to two percent of muscle mass shrinks every year after the age of 50? What if you were told that all your problems can be fixed by only exercising for nine minutes? If you want to learn how you can enjoy life without the disadvantages that come with age, then you really need to listen to this book. Imagine a life where your grandchildren tire before you do, and you get out of bed on a cold winter morning with no aches or pains.

Yoga in its authentic form is focused on inclusivity, inner work and peace. But the yoga that is practised in the Western world has got a little lost along the way… Join Nikita Desai on her mission to help us understand yoga beyond the physical poses and pricey outfits that we’re so familiar with today. Drawing on research and teachings from ancient sources, Desai helps us navigate this complex practice.

Do you wish you had more drive to exercise physically? Are you struggling to achieve your full potential due to your mental health? Do you struggle with motivation in your daily life? If you want to make powerful and lasting changes, then keep reading. Just like this. According to data from Mental Health America, In the year 2021, 17 percent of the American population are suffering with their mental health. This equates to 47 million people in the United States alone. We’ve all heard of the benefits exercise can have on a person’s mental state.