Saturday, December 27, 2008

Breathe or Knock Yourself Up

Breathe: Yoga for Teens

Author: Mary Kaye Chryssicas

Is it the way she looks, or the way she looks at the world? Breathe speaks directly to teen girls about the benefits of a peaceful, positive outlook in developing a yoga practice and in navigating the wild world of high school. Complete with inspirational quotes, pithy tips for happy living, and embarrassing stories from the author's own hilarious teen years, every chapter guides girls through challenging and relaxing poses and invites young yoginis to open their minds and hearts through yoga. Whether they're stressed out, bummed out, or just interested in trying something new, every teen can find something to learn and something to smile about in the bright, cheerful pages of this special book.



Table of Contents:
Why yoga?     6
History of yoga     8
Who does yoga?     10
Yoga as a way of life     12
Creating energy     14
Finding the breath     16
Breathing techniques     18
Chakras     20
Warm up     22
Om: focus the mind     24
Easy does it     26
Persevere     28
Confidence Builders     30
Fearless warriors     32
Follow your own path     34
Soul mates     36
Hip-hop hips     38
Shine inside out     40
Open hips: open mind     42
Commanding respect     44
Open your heart     46
Compassion rocks     48
Bend over backward     50
Advanced backbends     52
Cool to be me     54
Balance the body     56
Balance your life     58
Tricky arm balances     60
More tricky stuff     62
Powerful posture     64
Tummy toners     66
Tone and twist     68
Stand tall     70
Strong, steady, and bold     72
Athleticism     74
Inversions     76
Love life upside down     78
Stretch the shoulders     80
Let's split     82
Running wild     84
Creativity     86
Partner poses     88
Why not?     90
Go with the flow     92
Make your own poses     94
What's right for your body     96
All about props     98
If you're overweight     100
If you're not flexible     102
If you have a headache     104
If you have back problems     106
If you just want to take it easy     108
Savasana     110
Restful poses     112
Why and how to meditate     114
Meditation prompts     116
Be happy     118
Practices     120
Sun salutations     122
Wake-up call     124
Energize     126
Stress relief     128
Bendy back     130
Balance your nerves     132
Power yoga     134
Total confidence     136
Yoga booty      138
Bedtime yoga     140
Your yoga journal     142
What's your style?     144
What's your dosha?     146
Dos and don'ts     148
Yoga journal     150
Karma check     152
Yoga chicks     154
Yoga speak     156
Glossary     157
Index     158
Acknowledgments     160

New interesting book: Just in Case or Overthrow

Knock Yourself Up: No Man? No Problem: A Tell-All Guide to Becoming a Single Mom

Author: Louise Sloan

More and more women are choosing not to let being single stand in the way of becoming a mom. In this honest and often hilarious guide, Louise Sloan shares the details of her own funny and heartbreaking journey to single motherhood-including cyberstalking an anonymous sperm donor, dealing with exploding semen vials, and being mistaken for a horse breeder-as well as the experiences of many other women across the country. Knock Yourself Up offers an inside look at the logistical and legal processes of opting for single motherhood, drawing on the personal stories of women who have done it. Addressing a range of topics such as coping with loneliness, financial struggles, complex reactions of family members, and more, Knock Yourself Up covers the emotional and practical issues and provides the kind of intimate answers you won't find anywhere else to questions like:

•When is the right time to decide to have a baby alone?
•How do I choose the right sperm?
•Is this fair to the kid?
•How do I tell my parents?
•How do I tell my dates?
•What's it like to be pregnant on your own?
•If I do this, will I ever have sex-or a life-again?

Informative and entertaining, Knock Yourself Up is a fun-to-read, up-to-date guide for any woman who is considering taking the baby plunge, with inspiring stories from women who have created happy families on their own.



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