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Big Yoga: A Simple Guide for Bigger Bodies

Meera Patricia Kerr

Winner:Benjamin Franklin Award -Health & Nutrition (2011)
Winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Health Title

If you think yoga is only for skinny young things, you need to think again. To expert Meera Patricia Kerr, yoga can and should be used by everyone--especially plus-size individuals. In her new book, Big Yoga, Meera shares the unique yoga program she developed for all those who think that yoga is not for them.

Part One of Big Yoga begins with a clear explanation of what yoga is, what benefits it offers, and how it can fit into anyone's life. Included is an important discussion of selfimage. The book goes on to provide practical information regarding clothing, mats, and suitable environments, and to emphasize the need to begin with care.

Part Two offers over forty different exercises specifically designed to work with bigger bodies. In each case, the author explains the technique, details its advantages, and offers step-by-step instructions along with easy-to-follow photographs. If you have thought that yoga is not for you, pick up Big Yoga and let Meera Patricia Kerr help you become more confident and relaxed than you may have ever thought possible.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Square One Publishers
  • Publish Date: Feb 1st, 2010
  • Pages: 240
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.22in - 7.60in - 0.58in - 1.05lb
  • EAN: 9780757002151
  • Categories: Yoga

About the Author

Kerr, Meera Patricia: -

Meera Patricia Kerr began her study of Yoga in the early 1970s under Sri Swami Satchidananda. After giving birth to her two children, Meera realized that nobody had adapted traditional Yoga poses for the more curvaceous body. As a result, she developed the Big Yoga program, showing people of all shapes and sizes how to enjoy this ancient practice. Meera continues to study and teach Yoga, and is the best-selling author of Big Yoga and Big Yoga for Less Stress.

Praise for this book

"Big Yoga is a wonderful introduction to the ancient art and science of yoga for those challenged by extra weight, stiffness, injury, or disabilities. It is a welcome addition."

-- "Dean Ornish, MD"

"A complete, much-needed guide for making yoga work regardeless of limitations like weight, stiffness, injuy or disabiltiy...a welcoming, comprehensive exercise program for the rest of us."

-- "Publishers Weekly"