Christine Felstead

Good health is not just cardiovascular, but includes flexibility and strength through exercising the skeletal, muscular and other systems of the body in multiple ways. Controlled breathing is critical for runners, weight lifters, and those doing yoga. This book focuses on how yoga benefits runners, but the information is useful for walkers, hikers, moms chasing toddlers, and anyone else whose cardiovascular health relies on using the legs to cover distances. The table of contents divides the body and health concerns into chapters, and a table at the beginning provides page numbers for particular poses. Illustrations depict muscles, joints and other body parts, while the accompanying text discusses how particular poses strengthen and add flexibility; a runner with a particular issue may go directly to that chapter for help. Included are tables showing various sequences that range from low (TV yoga) to those focusing on particular “hot spots” for runners; photographs illustrate each pose in the sequence. Props, breathing techniques, yoga safety, and brief biographical sketches are included. This is a thoroughly researched and accessible book that will benefit the novice runner or novice yoga practitioner, as well as those who are experienced and knowledgeable. Good writing makes it easy and interesting to read.… (más)