Table of Contents
Foreword 6
Introduction to this book 8
Inspirational story: Dianne 10
Chapter 1 Yoga Basics
Making Yoga Accessible-For Everyone 14
Creating Your Practice 16
Breathing Techniques 18
What You Need to Practice Yoga 20
How to Use This Book 21
Chapter 2 Standing, Balancing, and Reclining
Happy Baby 24
Easy Pose 28
Child's Pose 32
Plank 36
Low Plank 40
Low Lunge 44
Extended Hand to Big Toe 48
Reclining Hand to Big Toe 52
Inspirational story: Josie 56
Handstand 58
Forearm Stand 62
Wide-Angled Seated Forward Fold 66
Forward Fold 70
Head-to-Knee Forward Bend 74
Revolved Side Angle 78
Wind Relieving 82
Yoga Squat 86
Inspirational story: Dylan 90
Fire Log 92
Dancer 96
Half Moon 100
Boat 104
Tree 108
Triangle 112
Chair 116
Mountain 120
Inspirational story: Alex 124
Butterfly 126
Pigeon 130
Eagle 134
Crow 138
Warrior 1 142
Warrior 2 146
Warrior 3 150
Corpse 154
Inspirational story: Don 158
Chapter 3 Twisting, Folding, and Bending
Downward Dog 162
Cobra 166
Bow 170
Revolved Lunge 174
Cat-Cow 178
Sage 182
Inspirational story: Gwen 186
Revolved Fire Log 188
Revolved Hand to Big Toe 192
Thread the Needle 196
Seated Forward Fold 200
Locust 204
Shoulder Stand 208
Inspirational story: John 212
Bridge 214
Supported Headstand 218
Sphinx 222
Wheel 226
Camel 230
Legs Up the Wall 234
Inspirational story: Gail 238
Chapter 4 Sequences
Morning Practice 242
Sun Salutation 243
Bedtime Practice 244
Easing Back Pain 245
Improving Flexibility 246
Finding Balance 246
Building Strength 248
Strengthening Core 249
Relieving Stress 250
Yoga at the Wall 251
Index 252
About the Author / Acknowledgments 256