Now, Alice Christensen brings her unparalleled expertise to this third book in The American Yoga Association Wellness Guide series, showing readers how to use Yoga to achieve and maintain a healthy heart. Yoga is the perfect exercise for all ages, all body types and all fitness levels. It takes very little space, a short amount of time and no special equipment. In "Heart Health", Christensen helps readers reduce stress, build strength and vitality, improve sleep, and enjoy activities with renewed energy. She covers such topics as:
-- What is heart disease;
-- A complete program of exercises;
-- Yoga breathing;
-- Special meditations;
-- Lifestyle changes;
-- Myths and facts about a heart-healthy diet;
-- A comprehensive resource section with a list of organizations, readings and tapes.