Author(s): Holly Moss; Shiree Schumacher (Illustrator)

Health & Wellbeing

A unique book which combines chair yoga and nutrition for seniors to elevate wellbeing, health and happiness as well as prolonging vitality. It is a very practical, comprehensive and easy to use holistic health guide which is a valuable resource for all seniors. It is suitable for absolute beginners to yoga, has easy to follow pictures and instructions for each pose and clear guidelines for breathing. It shows how you can reap all the benefits of yoga whilst sitting down or using the chair for support whilst standing (feeling safe and not being worried about falling). The yoga is complemented with simple to implement nutrition techniques to nourish every body system as well as targeting particular health issues and specific parts of the body.This book gives the reader a path to thrive in their senior years, keeping them moving and eating well. It brings together all my knowledge and experience of working with yoga and nutrition clients over the past 9 years. This comprehensive guide includes:* Calming meditations, relaxation strategies and breathing techniques.* Clear step-by-step instructions of the yoga poses with photographs and guidelines on when to inhale and exhale, how to move as well as the benefits of doing the pose.* Easy to implement nutrition tips to support a healthy mind, digestion, liver, heart, lungs, bone density - combining yoga and nutrition to support each body system.* Mindful movements to improve your balance, posture, circulation and joint health as well as reducing anxiety and stress.The book is colourful, containing inspirational pictures of real people (in their 70's, 80's and 90's) doing yoga in my classes. It is A4 and has a wire ring binder which makes it easy to read and use - the book can easily be kept open whilst in use.Great for anyone who has had knee or hip surgery or struggles to get up and down off the floor.