Physical therapist and yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater presents a comprehensive program of "active relaxation" to help readers heal the effects of chronic stress, regardless of age, flexibility, or level of yoga experience. Judith begins with the basic relaxation pose, which she calls the heart of Restorative Yoga. Next come supported back bends, inversions, twists, and forward bends, in sequences of varying length, so readers can practice at home, at work, or on the go. There are special routines for back pain, headaches, insomnia, jetlag, and breathing problems, and a unique section for women's practice during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Also included is a guide to yoga props-what they are, where they go, how to fold and roll blankets, and around-the-house alternatives-making this guide to poses the ideal way to have readers feeling less stressed and more rested.
