A very informative book for those who are beginners to advanced in their yoga practice. I highly recommend this book for teacher training. Includes:
name of pose with sanscript, benefit for areas of the body, detailed instructions for sequence of body positioning for pose,
nice illustrations for pose, number of breaths for each pose and additional reference books recommended by the author who has extensive teacher training. I definitely give this book 5 STARS.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

I hit yoga hard once the March COVID lockdown began. Every day I used this fantastic app and truly felt the benefits of yoga during the most stressful and sad times worldwide ever (in my lifetime so far). I'm definitely not a spring chicken, nor am I near the senior citizen mark, however once I did yoga every day for a month, I did feel younger, more spry, flexible, and most importantly, a larger sense of ease. Unfortunately, I'm on week six of having had three herniated discs in my lower back, and my doctor immediately said 'no more yoga'. Luckily, in reading Yoga to Stay Young (at such a great time), I was immediately excited to get back into it the minute I am cleared to do so. Rachel Scott provides a lot of simple information that I could easily digest. I"m not focused on the breathing part normally, but with it being described in this book as 'another powerful tool...engaging in a powerful healing process...' I"m all for it now. I was also incredibly happy to see 'Yoga for Spinal Issues' with moves that I have tried. I think this book came at exactly the moment I needed it to. The illustrations are well done, easy to follow, and not impossible in the least. #YogatoStayYoung #NetGalley

Yoga to Stay Young: Simple Poses to Keep You Flexible, Strong, and Pain-Free by Rachel Scott

I love this book. The information is laid out in an easy-to-use format and has lots of yoga poses and information to explain meditation, breathing, creating a yoga space. Seriously, there is yoga for reading, knitting, playing games or cards, and so much more. The one I loved was the yoga for bedtime, the chair yoga sequence, and the hands-free yoga. I was drawn to this book because I’m getting older and I need to do strength exercises. I have tried yoga in the past (no formal lessons or class), and this book seemed quite accessible and easy to use. Plus, my anxiety has been on the high side lately and this book offered a good routine to reduce stress and anxiety.

The author stated in the introduction she believes yoga is a tool “that can help anyone cultivate strength, flexibility, and mindfulness,” and that is what I was looking for in Yoga to Stay Young. The author also mentioned that simple yoga poses could deliver great results, and the poses don’t have to be “fancy.”

For example, the downward facing dog pose actively works to lengthen the spine and create healthy traction (low back and joint pain and rounding of the low back).

I liked the suggestion about trying to create a special place to practice yoga, clear any clutter, put out a plant or candle, and make the space feel special and peaceful.

Yoga to Stay Young has each yoga pose with a description, step-by-step instructions, modifications and variations, and tips for practice. The author says you can do the poses on their own or create a routine for yourself through one of their suggested sequences.

This would be great as an audiobook so you can listen while attempting the poses rather than trying to read the pose and have to swipe to see the rest of the instructions.

The author, Rachel Scott, has a YouTube channel, website, and free online classes at doyogawithme.com. Nice.

A good resource to have on hand to practice yoga and stay grounded and flexible!

#YogatoStayYoung #NetGalley

Although this book is title Yoga to stay Young, I think that it will be welcomed by anyone who is new to yoga and wondering about giving it a try.  The author is a highly experienced yoga teacher.  She is a gentle and reliable guide to all of the poses that are included in the text.

The book begins with some basics including a brief history of yoga, a section on why yoga works and another on making yoga a personal practice.  This is followed by poses in sections that focus on different body parts such as the neck and shoulders, the hips, buttocks and hamstrings, the knees and more.  The book next includes yoga sequences that are related to different kinds of activities; included, for instance, are poses for waking up, walking or lifting heavy things, followed by yoga for activities such as running, swimming or biking. There is even a section on yoga for exercise recovery and one for aches and pains.  

I highly recommend this title for readers who are looking for a helpful introduction to yoga.  Order your mat and begin!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

I read this quickly since I've practiced yoga for many years, and the content is pretty concise. It will be excellent for those new to yoga. The author obviously knows her stuff, and has very good suggestions on proper poses and breathing and more. The sequence topics (e.g. for card players) are rather unique but probably a good idea. The sequences are also very reasonable. Recommended for those starting out.

Thanks very much for the ARC for review!!