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Yoga at Any Age Magbook
WELCOME • Think you’re not fit or flexible enough to practise yoga? It's time to think again. The beauty of yoga is that anyone can benefit – whatever their age, ability or goal. And Yoga At Any Age is here to show you how
How to use this book • Ready to start your yoga journey? Read these instructions to get the most from your guide
Yoga FOR EVER • Did you know that yoga has been keeping people healthy since 5,000BC? Read on to discover this ancient tried-and-tested longevity secret
YOGA for life • The beauty of yoga is you can practise it at every age. Here’s how it can help you through the decades
Feel the BENEFITS • From easing joint pain to boosting your energy, here’s why you need to try yoga today!
‘I’m 80 and fitter than when I was younger – thanks to yoga!’ • Vera Farrants took up yoga after she retired and hasn’t looked back since
YOUR YOGA prescription • Wondering if you’re too old or unfit for yoga? Medical doctor and yoga therapist Dr Bryony Hughes answers your questions
BEFORE YOU START • Now you’ve discovered yoga’s impressive benefits, no doubt you’re keen to get started! In this chapter, we’ll teach you the key yogic techniques that will form the foundation of your practice. You’ll learn the secrets of yogic postures and breathing, find out how to use yoga props to tailor poses to your body’s needs, and glean expert tips on how to make your yoga practice safer and more effective.
Breathe easy • Learn how to control your breathing to improve your yoga practice and enhance your wellbeing
Stay aligned • Good posture and form are key to your yoga practice. They can also help age-proof your body
CLEVER kit • Make your yoga practice easier, safer and more beneficial with a few key props
Before YOU START • Ready to start practising? Read these tips first and you’ll be good to go
MOBILITY MOVES • You wouldn’t go for a run without warming up your body and it’s the same with yoga. Practising some simple warm-up moves can help make your yoga sessions more enjoyable and effective – and help prevent injury too. The mobility moves you’ll find in the following pages are also a valuable daily ritual. Practise a selection every day and you’ll soon be more supple and free of aches and pains.
Mobility magic • Prepare your body for practice and keep it flexible for daily life with some simple exercises and stretches
THE POSES • It’s time to start practising yoga! Over the following pages, you’ll find a collection of the best yoga poses for all ages and abilities. There are moves to improve your balance, build your strength, increase your flexibility, revitalise your body, boost your brain and much more. Each pose comes with step-by-step instructions and modifications. Read these first and then you’re ready to experience the benefits!
Mountain pose • Improves posture | Strengthens legs | Calms your mind
Extended mountain pose • Tones your back | Energises | Improves balance
Standing forward fold • Releases your back | Stretches hamstrings | Calms stress
Half-standing forward fold • Stretches your spine | Improves posture | Strengthens back & legs
Chair pose • Tones arms & legs | Strengthens your spine | Improves stamina
Tree pose • Improves balance | Strengthens legs | Enhances focus
Warrior 1 • Strengthens your body | Aids shoulder mobility | Improves posture
Warrior 2 • Boosts core strength | Tones legs | Strengthens arms
Triangle • Lifts mood | Tones waist | Opens hips & shoulders
Extended side angle pose • Improves breathing | Opens chest |...
