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? 6History 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
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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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