A longtime yoga instructor reveals how to manage pain, relieve stress,
and promote relaxation through the gentle and meditative practices of
restorative yoga
Whether you have five minutes or an hour, taking time out of each day to
relax and renew is essential to living well. This book presents
nurturing physical postures and breathing techniques called restorative
yoga. When practiced regularly, they will help you heal the effects of
chronic stress, recover from illness or injury, balance energy, and
quiet the mind.
With clear instructions and photographs, Relax and Renew gently guides
the experienced practitioner and enthusiastic beginner--regardless of
age, flexibility, or strength--in techniques that will ease your way
through this hectic world. Judith Lasater draws from decades of
experience to provide readers with:
- A general restorative sequence
- Programs for back pain, headaches, insomnia, jet lag, and breathing
problems
- Guidance for women during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause
- Routines for when time is limited, including one for the office
- Practical suggestions that help you prevent stress and live more fully
in the present moment
And much more!