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Among the many writers on the subject of yoga, Barbara Currie, author of 10-minute Yoga Workouts, has attained a position of considerable respect. She has been teaching yoga for over 30 years, and has some claim to being one of the first to bring about the subject's great popularity today. Known as a popular presenter on GMTV, the sales of her videos (such as The Power of Yoga) have guaranteed vast audiences. So is 10-Minute Yoga Workouts able to present in a book format the invaluable advice that she dispenses in other media? The answer is: definitely!
Subtitled Power Tone your Body from Top to Toe, this large-format, handsomely illustrated book dispenses with the less-than-helpful line drawings found in so many yoga books, and features Barbara Currie herself in large photographs, demonstrating unambiguously such topics as power toning for hips and bottoms, gentle stretching for the thighs, twists to remove tension from the spine and a programme for toning midriff and waistline. Currie does not assume we are fully conversant with the finer points of yoga, and the accessible beginners' work-outs and 10-minute morning energisers are perfect for those coming to yoga for the first time.
10-Minute Yoga Workouts is also simultaneously tailored for the more experienced yoga practitioner--the 40-minute advanced class is perfect for those at a more experienced level. Whether you're using simple stretching to relax mind and body, looking for ways to combat tiredness and lack of energy or using yoga to alleviate particular medical conditions, all of these topics may be found in this colourful and accessible guide. --Barry Forshaw
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‘Barbara is a living endorsement for what keeping fit can do for you.’ Woman magazine
‘the super supple guru who has got us all reaching for our exercise mats.’ The Sun
‘She’s a great advert for yoga.’ OK! magazine
‘…a shining example of what yoga can do for you.’ Good Health magazine
‘the UK’s first lady of Yoga.’ Yorkshire Evening Post
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have used Barbara's videos and recently her DVD.
- Obviously I am a fan of hers.
Sometimes, especially when travelling, it's good to have a book to refer to.
- Obviously I am a fan of hers.
Sometimes, especially when travelling, it's good to have a book to refer to.
I love the way that she breaks the asanas into sections - Depending on the time that you have available you can do more or less as suits yourself!
Her eating plan is also very good - no gimmicks just plain common sense really,
Best Yoga book ever , in my opinion
Linda
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Never mind the cliches about Barbara Currie's being the Delia Smith of Yoga, or those who disparage basic yoga-based exercises that take up less than 45 minutes or an hour at a time...
The exercise sequences in this book are coherent and comprehensive, the instructions are clear, and the photographs excellent. The routines strike a good and rare balance between being too basic and too advanced: the way that they are shown allow you to do precisely what Barbara promises: to make appreciable and encouraging progress over a surprisingly small amount of time. You feel good immediately after every session, even if you only manage the basic morning 10 minute energiser, and the progress that you feel in your stretches and general wellbeing encourage you to do more.
I already knew quite a bit about stretching routines from martial arts practice when I bought this book, intending to use it as a programme of practice outside classes. I have been a little worried in the past about some of the exercises that I have seen instructors expecting beginners to do, and I would encourage anyone who thinks that good stretching may be beyond them to buy this book and allow Barbara to help you develop safely.
Besides the purely stretching exercises, there is much material in this book to help anyone healthily and safely develop better shape and muscle tone.
There is plenty here for everyone from the complete beginner to the very advanced: nothing to be afraid of, and inspiring standards to work towards!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is great for beginners or if you have a bit of exeperience. Its broken down in to small segments and one more advanced students. I especially love the one for relaxing before bedtime.
Each sequence is carefully explained with clear photos, advanced versions and states all the benefits of each pose (which i liked the best). The sequence is then summarised at the end of the chapter so once you know it a bit better you only have to look at one page.
Great book to have for weekly yoga sessions, whether you are after 10 or 40 mins.
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This is an excellent book. I have many yoga books but this is ideal for short effective workouts.
Published 20 months ago by chrisB
Great Book
I would definitely recommend this book.
It is broken down into manageable 10 minute sections, with longer more advanced sections. Read more
It is broken down into manageable 10 minute sections, with longer more advanced sections. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Princessdivaaa
The best Yoga book for Beginners
I decided to try and take up Yoga a few years back, I saw this book and thought I'd give it a go as I like the fact that it's all 10 minute sequences, and that's something I... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by A. Wheaton
Fit yoga into your life, however busy
I have owned this book for a few years and quite simply, I love it.
The short routines are easy to learn, with clear explanations of how to do them and photos throughout... Read more
The short routines are easy to learn, with clear explanations of how to do them and photos throughout... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by thedafftone
So good even the boys will do it.
I recently brought this book to take with me on holiday with my brother. I have used various dvd's at home but wanted to exersise on the beach in the sun! Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by D. Robinson
Getting fit 10 Minutes at a time
I really like this book of Barbara's. I like the layout of it, she has several 10 minute sessions and then one 40 minute session, along with some difficult balance postures at the... Read more
Published on 28 July 2008 by Suzannah
A classic...and still one of the best
Brought this book around a year ago and can't believe I haven't written a review so here goes! I had never heard of Barbara Currie and initally took the ignorant attitude that as... Read more
Published on 19 April 2008 by Miss epiphany
Great book from a fan of Bararas videos
I have used Barbara's videos and recently her DVD.
- Obviously I am a fan of hers.
Sometimes, especially when travelling, it's good to have a book to refer to. Read more
- Obviously I am a fan of hers.
Sometimes, especially when travelling, it's good to have a book to refer to. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2003 by Linda Sherwin
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