Anjali A Sarkar

Yoga

Your Questions Answered

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

An ideal resource for teens and young adults interested in incorporating a yoga practice into their lives, this book answers readers' questions about the origins, benefits, and potential risks of yoga and offers practical advice for getting started.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Academic
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9798765152515
• Artikelnr.: 73256600

Autorenporträt

Anjali A. Sarkar, PhD, is a biomedical communications specialist, yoga teacher and poet.

Inhaltsangabe

Series Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Guide to Health Literacy
Common Misconceptions about Yoga
Questions and Answers
General Information
1. What is yoga?
2. Is yoga a religion? Do I have to follow a certain religion to do yoga?
3. What do some of the Sanskrit words used in yoga class mean, like
"Namaste" and "Om/Aum"? Is it necessary for me to remember the names of
poses?
4. What is pranayama?
5. When and where did people first begin practicing yoga, and when did it
come to the United States?
6. What are the different types of yoga?
7. Are there scientific or medical studies that show the efficacy of yoga?
Benefits
8. Why should I practice yoga?
9. How can yoga help me find balance in life?
10. I'm an insomniac. Can yoga help me sleep better?
11. I have ADHD. Can yoga help me cope better?
12. How can yoga help me get better grades?
13. Which yoga poses treat adrenal fatigue and chronic stress?
14. Which poses prevent lower back pain?
15. Why do I feel a "yoga high" after class?
16. Is practicing yoga during pregnancy beneficial for delivery?
17. Will yoga help me get better at sports?
18. What impact does yoga have on flexibility? Do I need to be flexible to
do yoga?
19. Is yoga a good way to improve muscle strength?
20. Is yoga beneficial for losing weight?
Risks and Concerns
21. What should I do if I feel physical discomfort or pain in a yoga pose?
22. Why do my joints pop during practice?
23. Why do I get dizzy during yoga?
24. Why do my muscles shake or tremble during yoga?
25. Why am I not supposed to eat two to three hours before yoga practice?
How do I manage my diet to get maximum benefit from my yoga practice?
26. Is it safe to practice inversions?
27. Should I practice yoga if I'm on my period?
28. Is it safe to practice yoga after an injury?
29. What injuries are most likely to occur if yoga is done incorrectly?
30. Does greater flexibility lead to greater risk of injury?
31. How do I know if I'm pushing myself too hard?
How to Practice Yoga
32. How do I know what type of yoga is best for me?
33. How do I know I'm ready for pranayama practice?
34. Should I learn yoga from a book, an online course, a group class, or a
private class?
35. What should I look for in a yoga teacher?
36. How do I begin, maintain, and grow my yoga practice?
37. How frequently should I practice yoga or take classes?
38. What should I wear to yoga class?
39. What should I eat to aid my yoga practice?
40. How should I sequence yoga poses in my practice?
41. What types of hands-on assists should I expect from my teacher in yoga
class?
42. How do I respond to hands-on adjustments in a yoga class?
43. How can I get more comfortable sitting cross-legged? Can I still do
yoga if I cannot sit cross-legged?
44. What is the best time and place to practice yoga? Should I practice
yoga in front of a mirror?
45. What equipment do I need at home for my yoga practice and why?
46. Do I need to lose weight or be more flexible before I can start
practicing yoga?
47. How can I get started if I'm too shy or nervous or physically unable to
attend a group class?
48. How do I improve my posture using yoga?
49. How can I incorporate mudras into my yoga practice?
Case Studies
Glossary
Directory of Resources
Index