Richard Hittleman (1927–1991)

This book is specifically designed for women (and men too!) who haven't the time, patience for energy to waste on calisthenics, isometrics or other 'hard-work' routines. It's so logically arranged you'll perform a new exercise each day-and use your new bodily and muscular skills to advance easily from simpler to the more complex movvements.

Frequent reviews and over 500 beautiful photographs make this accelerated Yoga system ideal for individuals of all ages and in all physical conditions.

Richard Hittleman's books, lectures and TV programs have revealed to countless Americans the untold potential for health and beauty that lies within each of us.

In this remarkable book, he offers you, too, the opportunity to look lovelier, feel better and remain younger-in just 28 of the most important days of your life!

Contents

Foreword
1st Day Stretching for health and beauty
2nd Day What is yoga?
3rd Day Beauty through poise and balance
4th Day Total involvement in your practice
5th Day LIfe and breath
6th Day The solution to tension
7th Day Work is not exercise
8th Day How to judge your progress
9th Day 'Exercising' the organs and glands
10th Day Relaxation as a way of life
11th Day 'Awakening'
12th Day Yoga nutrition (1)
13th Day The inverted postures
14th Day Yoga and the housewife
15th Day Yoga nutrition (2)
16th Day Arthritis
17th Day Yoga as physical therapy
18th Day Yoga nutrition (3)
19th Day The beautiful woman
20th Day Weight regulation (1)
21st Day Weight regulation (2)
22nd Day Weight regulation (3)
23rd Day Smoking
24th Day Fasting for regeneration
25th Day Sleep
26th Day Advanced positions
27th Day Meditation
28th Day Evaluating your accomplishments
Practice routines
Sanskrit names for yoga exercises… (lisätietoja)

I have practiced yoga for many years but found myself lacking the concentration and inclination needed for attending a class.
This book is a gem!
The excercises are paced well and well thought out - your body slowly but surely strenghtens and becomes more flexible with a ridiculously small amount of daily effort.
I'd recommend the book to anyone interested in yoga, even as a prep course before attending your first yoga class or going back to one after some downtime or a lenghty absence.

Certain exercises are a bit dated, but if you have a basic knowledge of yoga you should be able to modify them to better protect your joints.
I'd caution beginners to look the triangle pose up on the internet to avoid putting too much stress on the knees.
… (lisätietoja)