Power and Grace

Healing with Yoga for Boomers and Beyond

by Catherine R. Stallworth, MD

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Power and Grace

Healing with Yoga for Boomers and Beyond

by Catherine R. Stallworth, MD

Published Oct 15, 2009
131 Pages
Genre: HEALTH & FITNESS / Yoga



 

Book Details

DISCOVER THE REMARKABLE HEALING POWER OF YOGA AT ANY AGE & AND FOR ANY BODY!

If you think yoga is only for the young, thin and flexible, think again. Power and Grace is all about bringing the incredible benefits of yoga to people of all ability levels & even if you don't know your Downward Dog from your Lord of the Fishes. Join renowned integrative medicine specialist Dr. Catherine R. Stallworth as she demystifies yoga, leading you through the philosophy and movements in a step-by-step format that's understandable and & most of all fun! You'll learn:

  • Why people over 50, 60 and beyond are perfect candidates for yoga
  • A primer on how yoga can help heal, relax and build muscle strength at any age and fitness level
  • The magic of pranayama or controlled breathing and why it could dramatically improve the lives of those with breathing difficulties
  • Adaptive modifications for people with specific physical conditions such as osteoporosis, back surgery, arthritis and more
  • The historical meaning of each pose, how it benefits the body and variations for performing on a mat, chair or bed so you can find what's most comfortable for you
  • Much, much more! Power and Grace offers a gentle approach to healing mind, body and spirit. Packed with photographs, useful tidbits and important precautionary advice, this friendly introduction finally opens up the powerful world of yoga to all of us.

 

About the Author

Catherine R. Stallworth, MD

Catherine Robichaux Stallworth, MD, is passionate about restoring her patients to maximum vitality. A graduate of Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Stallworth is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a registered yoga teacher whose philosophy mixes Eastern practices with traditional Western medicine. She is currently a Fellow in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.