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Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Timesx$12.51
  (19 reviews)
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Experience the rest of your life with restorative yoga, the supported poses and breathing practices that will help you heal the effects of chronic stress. In Relax and Renew, the first book exclusively devoted to this work, the author offers in-depth guidance in the Basic Relaxation Pose (Savasana), the heart of restorative practice. In addition, this book provides yoga sequences for busy days, including a fifteen-minute practice, yoga at your desk, and the Totally Invisible Relaxation; programs for back pain, headaches, insomnia, jet lag, and breathing problems; a special section for women during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause; a guide to props; and resources for finding a yoga teacher, recommended books, magazines, newsletters, audio programs, yoga vacations, and more.
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The art of relaxation made easy.
By on 1999-08-05
This book is all about letting go by doing nothing purposefully. Judith Lasater, a very experienced Iyengar yoga teacher, shows the reader in words and pictures how to use everyday props (e.g., blankets, pillows,walls and floors) to travel the highway to the state of relaxation. I had the opportunity to practice restorative yoga with Ms. Lasater in Montana about two years ago and I can attest to the fact this yoga works to relax both the mental and physical muscles in the body if practiced regularly. Since most people can't go off to Montana to practice yoga, this book is the next best thing to being there.
A comprehensive guide for using yoga to relieve stress
By AK7CAW3N1XZV6 on 2004-08-12
This book is written by Judith Lasater, renowned yoga instructor and physical therapist, and it centers around restorative yoga, a form of yoga practice aimed specifically and reducing stress through increasing relaxation. Restorative yoga has its basis in the Iyengar tradition, which encourages use of props to allow one to relax more deeply into the yoga postures. In this book, a wide variety of specialty props are used; Lasater helpfully breaks down the props into necessary and optional categories, and she offers suggestions for everyday objects which can be substituted for the traditional yoga equipment.
The book is very well-organized into several general themes. Part One provides an introduction to restorative yoga as well as a description of the most important posture, basic relaxation pose; it also includes both a general restorative practice and a practice for busy days. Part Two focuses on specific issues, including lower back pain, headaches, insomnia, breathing difficulties, and jet lag. The third section is designed specifically for women and offers practices for menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Finally, Part Four provides additional information such as breath instruction and general stress reduction strategies, and several useful appendices conclude the book.
The instructions for performing each pose are beautiful illustrated with clear black and white photographs, and the accompanying written directions are meticulously detailed, incorporating sections on setting up, being there (relaxing into the pose), coming back (getting out of the pose), benefits, and cautions. For every posture sequence, Lasater offers both a summary of the poses involved and options for doing a shorter or longer practice. The gentleness of the included postures makes this book completely appropriate for beginning yoga practitioners, but more experienced yogis will also benefit from adding a restorative component to their practice.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking to release, let go, and relax.
A must for anyone who wants to reduce stress in their life!
By on 1999-02-17
Judith Lasater's wonderful book on restorative yoga, Relax & Renew, sits near my yoga mat in plain view, reminding me to take time everyday to restore and replenish myself. Two years ago my already busy life as a mother, yoga teacher, writer and community activist got even busier when I decided to run for public office and serve on our local City Council. Instead of drinking coffee to keep going, I practice the restorative poses taught in Judith Lasater's book. I refer to Relax & Renew regularly to deepen my own understanding of restorative yoga and also to better instruct my students. For busy people juggling many hats, I recommend this book highly! A must read for politicians and anyone wanting to reduce stress in their life!
What so many people are looking for!
By A8PTNQ0TARJQ1 on 2004-09-08
As a yoga instructor teaching an active, flowing style of yoga, I would have several students ask me if I could also teach yoga just for relaxation and stress-reduction. Initially, I was a little stumped as to what I could teach that would still provide a tremendous benefit while using very little "exercise" (other than meditation). Then I came across this book. She not only educates her readers about stress, she shows us specific poses to counteract that stress. And she explains clearly what benefit we are receiving from each pose. The "General Restorative Practice" is amazing. You truly do feel relaxed and renewed. She even offers a shorter series for those days when time is too scarce or while traveling. And the series for pregnancy is a God-Send for those expecting! I have just begun using these restorative poses in my classes and my students absolutley love it!
This is an excellent book on Yoga and stress reduction.
By on 1998-12-05
I have read just about every yoga book available and Relax and Renew is one of the best. This book's clear instruction and helpful photographs guide the reader into an experience of truly restorative and healing yoga. It is especially useful for those interested in how to practice yoga for stress reduction and relief of back pain, headaches, insomnia, and jet lag. It also teaches restful yoga postures women can practice to relieve the discomfort of their monthly cycle, pregnancy, and menopause. Moreoever, the depth of Relax and Renew makes this a book you want to return to again and again. Judith Lasater is an inspiring teacher, and her wisdom is abundantly available in this book, which I recommend highly to everyone.
- Too basic
By A19IC59PCJ9MJY on 2004-11-16
This book is too basic. I bought it because of the good reviews. If you are looking for clear cut instructions and variety of good restorative poses, try Health through Yoga by Mira Metha.
For more active sequences, best resources are Light on Yoga ad Yoga - The Iyengar Way
- Great book for anyone intrerested in YOGA .
By A3BL6KY5PH03DP on 2005-10-13
This health book is a "must" for every woman. Judith Lasater's book has helped me to begin using YOGA in my everyday activities because I enjoy following the process of getting into the pose as well as understanding "why" I'm getting the benefits. Her
- Another great book!
By A1ZUC8GULEHDCV on 2006-12-16
Another great book by Judith! I love her writing style and the way she embraces yoga for the true soulful art that it is. A must read!!!!
- What a relief!
By on 1998-12-08
I bought Relax and Renew because of the subtitle: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times. This book has lived up to its promise. Before reading it, I didn't know much about yoga or that there was even something called "restorative yoga." Now, I am learning the importance of relaxation and of making time for myself. What a relief! Thank you, Judith Lasater.
- Fabulous book from an accomplished yogini
By A2K6TYLS65898L on 2007-06-03
Great, great book, very approachable and lots of modifications and options to make it doable for your needs.
- Must Have
By A205LGULOCTVF2 on 2007-06-17
This book is a must have. The poses are explained well. The poses are very restorative.
- Who couldn't use a little renewal?
By A1LI3EEFV3KLUW on 2007-07-28
I love this book. I use at least one restorative pose in my practice each day.
- not really yoga
By A2ND14Q63V8W1Q on 2007-09-01
if you want to learn how to relax by not doing yoga then this is the book for you! this book describes ways to relax by breathing and lying on the floor using towels and blankets to make your self more comfortable.. which seems more like a great way to fall asleep than yoga.
- Restorative Yoga
By A2C8COLE6NGWKK on 2008-02-08
This is a very valuable book because few writers have chosen to write about this facet of yoga. There's plenty of books and videos and classes on yoga, but, wanting to teach a restorative yoga class myself, I could find little to prepare me for that, other than going to a restorative class and copying what that teacher did. I had my own observations but needed a professional's thoughts to assure me I was on the right track, as well as describe the poses and exactly what their benefits are. You simply could not ask for a more thorough perspective on restorative yoga.
- Boring
By A3KE3EBS9G3ZEJ on 2007-02-14
I was hoping for a yoga book with pictures that allows me easy and safe postures -- maybe modified -- of the standard beginner yoga. Instead I got pictures - a book full of them -- of people lying on the floor on their backs sleeping. Waste of a book.
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