"An excellent reference book with plenty of snippets of handy information." Beryl Bender Birch, director, The Hard & Soft Astanga Institute Praise for Power Yoga For Dummies "Doug Swenson masterfully presents one of the most physically challenging styles of Hatha Yoga in a way students of any level will find safe, fun, easeful, and empowering." — John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga "Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style." — Karen Allen, actress, Yoga practitioner

Pump up your body, mind, and spirit with Power Yoga!

East meets West in this ultimate mind-body workout Want to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? Let Doug Swenson show you the secrets of Power Yoga. Packed with savvy tips on increasing your focus and flexibility, improving your diet, and beating stress, this inspirational guide will help you unite a strong, sleek body with a sharp, clear mind.

Discover how to: Improve flexibility, strength, and endurance Develop rock-hard abs, legs, and arms Find an instructor and the right workout gear Customize workouts for women and seniors Enhance your practice with a partner

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“Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style.”
—Karen Allen, actress, Yoga Practitioner

“Doug Swenson masterfully presents one of the most physically challenging styles of Hatha Yoga in a way students of any level will find safe, fun, easeful, and empowering.”
—John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga

In just a few years, Yoga has gone from an obscure spiritual discipline practiced by a handful of the “enlightened” in the Far East, to a mainstream exercise routine taught at gyms all across America. Now, at the turn of the new millennium, Yoga has a younger sibling, Power Yoga. A high-energy physical discipline embraced by Sting, Madonna, and thousands of other celebrities, professional athletes, and health advocates, Power Yoga takes the basics of Yoga and gives it a good healthy dose of aerobics to tone all your muscles, sharpen your focus, ease your spirit, and strengthen your heart.

Want to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? Power Yoga For Dummies shows you how. Featuring step-by-step instructions, illustrated with photographs that help you see each move clearly, it shows you how to

li>Improve flexibility, strength, and enduranc
• Develop rock-hard abs, legs, and arm
• Find an instructor and the right workout gea
• Customize workouts for all ages and fitness level
• Enhance your practice with a partne
• Beat stress, sharpen your focus, and lift your spirit

Power Yoga celebrity Doug Swenson explains the philosophy and science behind Power Yoga. He gets you ready to take the leap into Power Yoga, and he arms you with

li>Three complete Power Yoga routines—beginning, intermediate and advance
• Exercises to improve specific areas, including flexibility, strength, endurance, and specific muscle groups such as your arms, abs, and glute
• Expert tips on diet and nutrition for enhancing your practice and improving your overall healt
• Specific postures and exercises that benefit women and senior

A fun and easy guide for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this inspirational guide will help you unit a strong, sleek body with a sharp, clear mind