Relax Into Yoga for Seniors · A Six-Week Program for Strength, Balance, Flexibility, and Pain Relief by Carson, Kimberly -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Contents Foreword xi Preface: The Evolution of Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors xv

Kimberly’s Story xvii Carol’s Story xix Our Integrative Approach xxi

Part 1: Yoga for Healthy Aging

Introduction: If You Can Breathe, You Can Relax into Yoga 3

Tailored for Older Adults 6 Relax into Yoga Basics 9 How to Use This Book 15

1. Yoga for Every Body 19

Movement as Anti-aging Medicine 20 Partnering with Your Health Care Provider 24

2. Yoga for the Perfectly Imperfect Body 25

Heart and Circulatory Problems 26 Osteoporosis 29 Arthritis 33 Joint Replacement 38 Lung Disease 39 Chronic Pain 42 Cancer 46

3. Yoga for the Functional Body 51

Healthy Body Mechanics 52 Self-Study 59

Part 2: Relax into Yoga Practices

4. Practice Guidelines and Essentials 63

5. Week 1: The Foundational Practice to Relieve Tension and Enhance Flexibility 69 6. Week 2: Standing Poses to Enhance Strength and Balance 87 7. Week 3: Seated Poses to Improve Alignment, Range of Motion, and Strength 103 8. Week 4: Balance Poses to Boost Strength and Reduce Fall Risk 125 9. Week 5: Back Strengthening to Support Healthy Posture 145 10. Week 6: Core Strengthening to Enhance Spinal Health 165 11. Additional Practices to Enhance Vigor and Relaxation 183 12. Continuing Your Journey 211 Afterword 219 Acknowledgments 221 Resources 225

How to Find a Well-Qualified Yoga Teacher 225 How to Find Trusted Medical Information 226

How to Get the Accessories for Your Book 229 References 231 About Our Relax into Yoga Models 239