Yoga For Women

by Shakta Khalsa

Women from every stage of life will learn the healing wisdom of yoga health secrets as passed down through the generations. Featuring exercises that target women's health issues and alleviate the symptoms of menopause, Yoga For Women shows how this ancient practice provides the solution to staying flexible, healthy, and youthful at any age. Packed with more than 500 full-color photographs, healing remedies, tips, and inspiring true stories, this is a practical manual that nurtures and empowers women at every stage of their lives.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Spirituality

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 23, 2002

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully and clearly photographed, this books introduces women to the practice of yoga. Asisde from the helpful sequences and illustrated poses, the author has written some wonderful text explaining why yoga is so critical to women at all stages of life. The author practices Kundalini yoga and she shares common Kundalini names and meditations, but it is very useful for all yoginis, whatever type of yoga they practice.

[Zahrah Awaleh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book, it was very easy to use and I've taken away lots of useful hints and practices to add to my own practice. I'm planning to teach women yoga and I'll be returning to this book again soon I should think.

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent photos and excellent descriptions of yoga poses for all ages of a woman's life. Some of the hints and snippets included in this book are a bit "out there" but all in all this is a great reference book.

[Lkking · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and informative. Combining kundalini and hatha yoga, the author gives a brief overview of each and then combines the two in chapters related to different times and areas of women's lives. Text and illustrations describing the poses are clear and easy to follow.

[Olga · Rating 2 out of 5]

A very disappointing book if you are after women’s yoga. I was expecting to see many postures and exercises for the pelvic area, sexuality & sensuality, and vaginal health, but everything in the book is very vague, like “energise”, “brighten”, “balance”, “level out.” Many sequences could be easily done by men without any difference.
I liked the breasts chapter, which was nice, and you might benefit from pre- and post-natal yoga sequences.
Photos and design are very nice though.
For women’s yoga I would still recommend Anodea Judith’s books (look for 2nd chakra).

[Em · Rating 4 out of 5]

DK books are always beautifully designed and illustrated.

If you're looking for a book to help your home practice, and you are open to kundalini, this is a good book for you.

I don't buy everything it states, but I am that way about yoga in general.

[Linda Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent illustrations and descriptions of the different poses.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably one of the best guides to basic yoga moves and ideals that I've come across. It's addresses a range of ideal poses for different moods as well as many different phases of life for women (pregnancy included). I also liked how the book focuses on the ideals behind yoga, and makes it easy to understand. I would certainly recommend to to people who are just starting out with some of the basic yoga principles and practices. Of course, you should always consult your physician before starting any kind of yoga or exercise program.

[Nada]

'I can't tell the difference between meditation and silent inner shrieking.'
That's a Ryan Reynolds' tweet that sums up my experience. LOL, couldn't find anything that describes it more. Haha, alright jk. It did me good. flexibility and stuff, but i still can't bring myself to do it that much of the day. Not enough time on my hands. Ha, like they say
'C'mon inner peace, i don't have all day!!!'

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has a detailed selection of a variety of yoga poses and advice for women regarding diet and life. Overall a great resource if you're wanting to deepen your knowledge of yoga and discover how best to practice as a woman.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great photographs and descriptions.

[Antonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant - clear, concise, comprehensive, helpful.

[Sama Abd Al Majeed · Rating 2 out of 5]

خلي اليوجا للشعوب اللي عندها رفاهية الحرية

[Kris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love

[Julia Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great yoga book for beginners

[Bahar · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellente !