Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times
by P.T. Judith Hanson Lasater Ph.D., Fred Stimson, Judith Lasater Ph.D. P.T.
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Author: Fred Stimson, Judith Lasater Ph.D. P.T., P.T. Judith Hanson Lasater Ph.D.Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1995-08
ISBN: 0962713848
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Rodmell Press
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Book Review: A comprehensive guide for using yoga to relieve stress
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is written by Judith Lasater, renowned yoga instructor and physical therapist, and it centers around restorative yoga, a form of yoga practice aimed specifically and reducing stress through increasing relaxation. Restorative yoga has its basis in the Iyengar tradition, which encourages use of props to allow one to relax more deeply into the yoga postures. In this book, a wide variety of specialty props are used; Lasater helpfully breaks down the props into necessary and optional categories, and she offers suggestions for everyday objects which can be substituted for the traditional yoga equipment.
The book is very well-organized into several general themes. Part One provides an introduction to restorative yoga as well as a description of the most important posture, basic relaxation pose; it also includes both a general restorative practice and a practice for busy days. Part Two focuses on specific issues, including lower back pain, headaches, insomnia, breathing difficulties, and jet lag. The third section is designed specifically for women and offers practices for menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Finally, Part Four provides additional information such as breath instruction and general stress reduction strategies, and several useful appendices conclude the book.
The instructions for performing each pose are beautiful illustrated with clear black and white photographs, and the accompanying written directions are meticulously detailed, incorporating sections on setting up, being there (relaxing into the pose), coming back (getting out of the pose), benefits, and cautions. For every posture sequence, Lasater offers both a summary of the poses involved and options for doing a shorter or longer practice. The gentleness of the included postures makes this book completely appropriate for beginning yoga practitioners, but more experienced yogis will also benefit from adding a restorative component to their practice.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking to release, let go, and relax.
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