Yoga Sparks 108 Easy Practices for Stress Relief in a Minute or Less

Name: Yoga Sparks 108 Easy Practices for Stress Relief in a Minute or Less
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ISBN: 9781608827008

ISBN-10: 1608827003

ISBN-13: 9781608827008

Edition: 2013

Authors: Carol Krucoff, Kelly McGonigal, E. RYT

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Given the popularity of yoga in this day and age, you probably know about the benefits it can have on both the mind and body. An increase in positive mood, a decrease in stress, better sleep, and fewer aches and pains are just a few. Maybe you've been busy, and have been meaning to try it - or maybe you 'have' tried it but still find it difficult to fit into your schedule. The most common excuse people give for not exercising is that they have no time. Between work, family, school, and social obligations, many of us are overbooked and scrambling to get things done in our daily lives. But what if there were quick, easy yoga exercises that could be integrated into your daily routine? Yoga…

Book details

List price: $17.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Publication date: 8/1/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 248
Size: 5.00" wide x 7.00" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English

Carol Krucoff is a science writer and was the founding editor of the "Washington Post's" Health section. She lives with her husband in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.



Foreword


Acknowledgments


Introduction



Anywhere Practices


Posture Sparks



Freeze, Ground, Breath, Spine



Mountain Pose



Seated Mountain Pose



Tree Pose



Shoulder Shrugs



Gentle Twist



Lips Together, Teeth Apart



Lion's Face



Relaxation


Breathing Sparks



Relaxed Abdominal Breath



Three-Part Breath



Even Breath



Extended Exhalation


Meditation Sparks



Mindful Awareness of Breath



Conscious Breathing with a Smile



Mantra Meditation



In and Out Visualization



Loving-Kindness



Riding the Waves



Preferred Place


Principle Sparks



Body Scan



Awareness



Self-Talk



Letting Go



Acceptance: It Is What It Is



Contentment and Gratitude



Cultivating the Opposite



Cleanliness 1: Hand-Washing Practice



Set an Intention



Around the House Practices


Posture Sparks



Rise and Shine



Knee-to-Chest Pose



Apanasana: Wind-Relieving Pose



Standing Salutation



Chair Pose



Hip Hinge: Lift and Carry



Puppy Pose



Nondominant Hand Practice



Tightrope Walking



Palm Tree



Crane Pose



Legs up the Wall or on a Chair


Breathing Sparks



Shower Om



Bee's Breath



Alternate Nostril Breathing



Chanting or Singing Breath


Meditation Sparks



Housework or Yard Work Meditation



Mindful Eating



Sacred Space



Three Good Things


Principle Sparks



Cleanliness 2: Tidy Home Practice



Unplug: Restraint of the Senses



Clutter-Busting Practice



Self-Study: Journaling



Discipline



At Work Practices


Posture Sparks



Mini Mountain Pose



Side Stretch



Computer Asana



Seated Back Bend



Angel Wings



Wrist, Arms, and Hands Stretch



Forearm Stretch



Hand Jive



Modified Cow's Face



Spread Your Wings



Eye Play 1: Clock Eyes



Eye Play 2: Fingertip Push-Ups



Eye Play 3: Palming



Neck Side Stretch



Restorative Forward Bend


Breathing Sparks



Breath Surfing



Sun Channel Breathing



Moon Channel Breathing



Victorious Breath


Meditation Sparks



Boot Up, Download, or On Hold Meditation



Telephone Meditation



Rehearse Success Visualization



Walking Meditation


Principle Sparks



Sympathetic Joy



Concentration



Integrity



On the Go Practices


Posture Sparks



Driving Asana



Seat Stretches



At Ease



Core Strengthener



Pelvic Floor Strengthener



Self-Massage of the Head and Neck



Shake Hands with Your Feet


Breathing Sparks



"Ha" Breath



Cooling Breath



Timing the Breath



Square Breath


Meditation Sparks



Waiting Meditation



Sacred Objects



Pause: Inner Listening


Principles Sparks



Slow Down



Cultivate Patience



After You



Cleanliness 3: Sanitizing Practice



Practices with Others


Posture Sparks



Smiling Eyes



Namaste



Pet Poses


Breathing Sparks



Laughter Yoga


Meditation Sparks



Mindful Listening



Honor a Difficult Person



Extend Compassion


Principle Sparks



Nonharming



Nonstealing



Right Speech


Epilogue


References