Slim Calm Sexy Yoga: 210 Proven Yoga Moves for Mind/Body Bliss |
Stiles, Tara |
Rodale (2010) |
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For Grandma Gray and
Grandma Richardson, who
inspire my practice every day.
And for Molly and Abby,
who I hope my practice
will inspire one day.
Acknowledgments
Im grateful to countless individuals who have inspired and led me to the place in my life that made this book possible. Everyone who has encouraged, discouraged, or otherwise nudged me along the way has shaped my ability to communicate and authenticate the practice of yoga and conscious living.
Thanks for the focused effort and guidance of Leah Flickinger, editor extraordinaire. Thanks to Michele Promaulayko, Steve Perrine, Dave Zinczenko, Debbie McHugh, Beth Bischoff, George Karabotsos, Mike Smith, Thea Palad, Michiko Boorberg (cuz), Lauren Saldutti, Beth Bazar, Erana Bumbardatore, Sarah Rozen, Erin Williams, Chris Krogermeier, Brooke Myers, Sara Cox, Jayme Lynes, Jay Ehrlich, Julie Stewart, and Jen Ator. Without this talented group, this book would not exist.
Thanks to Liezl Panlilio, Namrata Tripathi, Verena Von Pfetten, Lindsay Mannering, Fernanda Hess, Tiffany West, Galiya Khabibullina, and Kate Creeden Neckel for the inspiration, time, energy, and story-sharing that brought this project to life. Thanks to everyone who practices yoga at Strala, or with me via podcast or other means. I am able to do what I do because of your support and encouragement.
Thanks to Ms. Zima, whose graceful awareness inspired me to be my best. Thanks to Rory Foster for noticing my bend toward yoga and guiding me into further studies. Thanks to Jane Fonda for being awesome. Thanks to Piper Kerman and Larry Smith for finding me again. Thanks to Ed and Deb Shapiro, my spiritual godparents. Thanks to Deepak Chopra for your friendship and partnership that keeps reminding me to have confidence in myself. Thanks to Will Hobbs for believing in me and for all your hard work to convince others to do the same. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Chad, and the rest of the family for putting up with me from day one and instilling the common sense I take for granted. Special thanks to Kristin Dollard for pulling me into Rodale as an aspiring ex-model/dancer-turned-blogger.
And thanks, Michael, for always being there.
Acknowledgments
Im grateful to countless individuals who have inspired and led me to the place in my life that made this book possible. Everyone who has encouraged, discouraged, or otherwise nudged me along the way has shaped my ability to communicate and authenticate the practice of yoga and conscious living.
Thanks for the focused effort and guidance of Leah Flickinger, editor extraordinaire. Thanks to Michele Promaulayko, Steve Perrine, Dave Zinczenko, Debbie McHugh, Beth Bischoff, George Karabotsos, Mike Smith, Thea Palad, Michiko Boorberg (cuz), Lauren Saldutti, Beth Bazar, Erana Bumbardatore, Sarah Rozen, Erin Williams, Chris Krogermeier, Brooke Myers, Sara Cox, Jayme Lynes, Jay Ehrlich, Julie Stewart, and Jen Ator. Without this talented group, this book would not exist.
Thanks to Liezl Panlilio, Namrata Tripathi, Verena Von Pfetten, Lindsay Mannering, Fernanda Hess, Tiffany West, Galiya Khabibullina, and Kate Creeden Neckel for the inspiration, time, energy, and story-sharing that brought this project to life. Thanks to everyone who practices yoga at Strala, or with me via podcast or other means. I am able to do what I do because of your support and encouragement.
Thanks to Ms. Zima, whose graceful awareness inspired me to be my best. Thanks to Rory Foster for noticing my bend toward yoga and guiding me into further studies. Thanks to Jane Fonda for being awesome. Thanks to Piper Kerman and Larry Smith for finding me again. Thanks to Ed and Deb Shapiro, my spiritual godparents. Thanks to Deepak Chopra for your friendship and partnership that keeps reminding me to have confidence in myself. Thanks to Will Hobbs for believing in me and for all your hard work to convince others to do the same. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Chad, and the rest of the family for putting up with me from day one and instilling the common sense I take for granted. Special thanks to Kristin Dollard for pulling me into Rodale as an aspiring ex-model/dancer-turned-blogger.
And thanks, Michael, for always being there.
Contents
CHAPTER 1
15 Minutes to a Slimmer, Calmer, Sexier You!
Your transformation starts here
CHAPTER 2
Bring On the Yoga Buzz!
Three yoga principles that will change your lifeand how to use them
CHAPTER 3
Essential Poses
Master these moves for a sound body and mind
CHAPTER 4
Slim Yoga
The secret to taking control of your weight
CHAPTER 5
Calm Yoga
Om improvements for maximum chill
CHAPTER 6
Sexy Yoga
Radiate sexiness with routines that take you from mat to bed
CHAPTER 7
Fit Yoga
Sculpt a sexy yoga body with poses that blast fat and tone muscle
CHAPTER 8
Gorgeous Yoga
Moves that get your glow on
CHAPTER 9
Healthy Yoga
Save your sick days with health-focused routines
CHAPTER 10
Take It to the Next Level
Everything you need to live yoga
Contents
CHAPTER 1
15 Minutes to a Slimmer, Calmer, Sexier You!
Your transformation starts here
CHAPTER 2
Bring On the Yoga Buzz!
Three yoga principles that will change your lifeand how to use them
CHAPTER 3
Essential Poses
Master these moves for a sound body and mind
CHAPTER 4
Slim Yoga
The secret to taking control of your weight
CHAPTER 5
Calm Yoga
Om improvements for maximum chill
CHAPTER 6
Sexy Yoga
Radiate sexiness with routines that take you from mat to bed
CHAPTER 7
Fit Yoga
Sculpt a sexy yoga body with poses that blast fat and tone muscle
CHAPTER 8
Gorgeous Yoga
Moves that get your glow on
CHAPTER 9
Healthy Yoga
Save your sick days with health-focused routines
CHAPTER 10
Take It to the Next Level
Everything you need to live yoga
INTRODUCTION
Slim. Calm. Sexy.
Wouldnt it be fantastic to feel that way all the time?
The reality is that were often too busy, too tired, too stressed to do what it takes to get those results. Things like eating well, exercising, even just taking a deep breath now and then seem beyond our grasp in the hectic world we live in. And that hectic way of living leads to an endless cycle of stress, exhaustion, weight gain, anxiety, and frustration. There goes slim, calm, sexy.
Well, go ahead and take that nice long, deep breath.
Because Ive got some great news: There is something you can do to radiate slim, calm, sexy from the inside outin just 15 minutes a day. Its a revolutionary new approach to the ancient discipline of yoga, and its proven by research to work.
With this simple guide, Ill teach you how to focus on the little things that make your life seem harda sore back, a pounding head, a growling stomach, even a nagging bossand show you how to turn them around in just 15 minutes a day. My approach is based on harnessing the healing power of yoga and applying it in the most targeted way possiblefixing whatever hurts you, stresses you, or makes you sad, in less time than it takes to wash and dry your hair.
And you will be amazed at how it will transform you.
Theres a reason I believe in the 15-minute yoga fix. See, I know exactly what its like to think youre too stressed, too busy, and too exhausted to feel slim, calm, or anywhere close to sexy. So before I get into the details of how yoga will change your life, let me tell you a little something about how it changed mine.