Teaching Yoga: Fundamentals and Techniques (book)

Scientifically proven breathing techniques to improve health and boost sporting performance. Without realising it, most people breathe far too much, which can lead to reduced performance and health problems. Controlled breathing supplies muscles and organs with exactly the right amount of oxygen. This improves fitness and well-being and even helps with weight loss. Patrick McKeown’s scientifically proven techniques show you how to breathe correctly. Using a self-test, you can determine how efficiently your body utilises oxygen and then learn to improve this efficiency through simple breathing exercises. A wide range of training plans helps you select the perfect exercises for your individual needs. Whether you’re tackling excess weight or respiratory conditions such as asthma, simulating high-altitude training to boost your aerobic and anaerobic endurance, or simply want to gain more energy, fitness and concentration in your daily life – with Patrick McKeown’s programme, you can breathe your way to a better quality of life! Read an extract About the authors: Patrick McKeown Having suffered from asthma and other respiratory disorders himself for over 20 years, the topic of breathing is a matter close to Patrick McKeown’s heart. In 2002, he completed his training in the Buteyko Method – a complementary medicine approach to treating obstructive respiratory conditions – at the Buteyko Clinic in Moscow. Today, he is the director of Buteyko Clinic International and a member of several medical committees and societies. He delivers workshops and lectures worldwide on respiratory disorders and trains other alternative practitioners in the Buteyko Method. In addition, he has written several books, which have been translated into over ten languages.

*Fascial Stretching* describes and explains the unique manual treatment method known as Fascial Stretch Therapy™, developed by Ann and Chris Frederick. The method specifically addresses neuromyofascial imbalances and disorders and is now recognised as a fast-acting and effective therapy for restoring and maintaining a healthy nervous, muscular, skeletal and fascial system.  This handbook for trainers and therapists provides a thorough yet accessible explanation of how the method works, how it differs from other fascial treatments, and how it can be applied to all areas of the musculoskeletal system. Numerous colour photographs illustrate the techniques. The assessment process is explained in detail, enabling the therapist to assess their clients’ needs and plan an effective treatment programme. To further enhance the success of the therapy, the book also demonstrates how fascial stretching can be integrated into a comprehensive manual treatment programme. About the authors: Ann Frederick Ann Frederick is a former dancer. Since 1992, she has been practising manual therapy, specialising in mobility training, with a focus on assisted individual stretching, group stretching classes and dance tuition. She originally developed Fascial Stretch Therapy™ as a unique system within neuromyofascial manual therapy for the 1996 US Olympic men’s wrestling team and soon discovered that other clients also benefited from it. Chris Frederick Chris Frederick has been a physiotherapist specialising in manual therapy since 1989. He, too, has extensive experience in dance, both as a classical ballet dancer and in the specialist field of dance-specific physiotherapy. Furthermore, he is well-versed in the ancient movement and healing arts of Tai Chi and Qigong. Both Chris and his wife, Ann Frederick, were certified by Thomas Myers in Kinesis Myofascial Integration and ran their own centre for Fascial Stretch Therapy, body therapy, Kinesis Myofascial Integration, sports massage and Pilates for almost 20 years. Today, they run the Stretch to Win Institute, where they offer certification courses in FST.

With 160 new recipes Do you want to eat well and lose weight? Then low-carb is just the thing for you. The creators of the incredibly successful Facebook page ‘Low Carb Kompendium’ present 160 new low-carb recipes in this book – including popular classics from the Facebook page as well as many exclusive recipes that haven’t been published yet, but have been specially developed and tested for this book. For breakfast, for example, there’s pecan and cinnamon porridge; for lunch, a ‘fake’ potato salad with egg and tomatoes; for dinner, a bacon and mozzarella bomb; and for a snack, hazelnut cream with mandarins. The authors also provide detailed information on the ‘Low-Carb High-Quality’ principle they have developed: which foods can you eat and which should you avoid? How many carbohydrates should you consume per day? And how can you successfully change your diet in the long term and live a healthier life? Follow in the footsteps of hundreds of thousands of fans of the ‘Low Carb Compendium’ and lose weight successfully! About the authors Andreas Meyhöfer, a self-employed business IT specialist (B.Sc.) who is currently studying for a Master’s degree in ‘Prevention and Health Psychology (M.Sc.)’, has been following a low-carb lifestyle for over 10 years. Together with his partner Diana Ludwig, he regularly develops recipes suitable for everyday use and publishes them on his blog ‘Low Carb Compendium’. With currently around 920,000 followers, the Facebook fan page of the same name is one of the most popular hubs for the low-carb community. Diana Ludwig works as a freelance media designer and has been an enthusiastic advocate of the low-carb diet for many years. Together with her partner Andreas Meyhöfer, she passionately creates content on the subject. She runs one of the most popular low-carb groups on Facebook, with over 170,000 members.Read an extract