About this item
Yoga XXL shows you how to create a safe, enjoyable, and effective yoga practice no matter what your age, size, shape, or physical fitness level. Yoga is not just for the lean and limber. With modified postures and props, everyone can experience yoga's many health benefits including increased flexibility, strength, stamina, balance, energy, and calm.For the person who has never done yoga before or the regular practitioner looking to refine their practice at home, Yoga XXL includes:Practical information about clothing, mats, and equipmentOver 50 postures in a variety of positions including seated, lying down, and standing, chosen specifically for people with larger bodies and those with limited mobilityVariations to accommodate every body shape, size, and fitness level to ensure comfort and safetyPostures to ease back aches, tight muscles, and joint stiffnessQuick daily routines to help recharge and relieve stress throughout the dayDetailed instructions and photos illustrating each pose, and much more.
About the Author
Ingrid Kollak, PhD, RN, is a licensed yoga teacher accredited by the German and European professional boards of yoga teachers and has taught yoga in settings as varied as tranquil Indian retreats and international conferences. She has been a professor at Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences (ASH) in Berlin since 1995. She is responsible for the Health Care Management bachelor and masters programs and since 2010 has led the Biographical and Creative Writing masters program. She holds a doctorate in German literature and is a registered nurse.
