Beth Shaw's YogaFit

by Beth Shaw

Book Overview

Whether you are a fitness buff searching for a new challenge or a yoga enthusiast looking to supplement your exercise routine, Beth Shaw's YogaFit will help you reach your ultimate physical potential... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1492507407
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.8" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Review of Beth Shaw's YogaFit Second Edition Book

Other than doing yoga poses when I was pregnant, YogaFit was my first exposure to yoga poses. I took a college course, and our course book was the first edition of the Beth Shaw's YogaFit book. The second book is so much of an improvement over the second book, in that the second book has delved into the philosophy of yoga, a bit more detailed information about special populations of people, who might enjoy practicing yoga, details about YogaFit's Seven Principles of Alignment, which are essential in one practice of safe yoga, and excellent descriptions of the poses with photographs and great worded explanations. A bit of a bonus, which I really like, are visual diagrams of the YogaFit varied workouts. From Beginning Yoga, to Flex and Flowing through your poses, to a core version of yoga, to ending with a diagram of poses to do in a power yoga format. There are some nice additional sections in the book about diet and nutrition, meditation, and information about the chakras. Plus at the end a list of the different pose, and where they are optimally placed in YogaFit Mountain format. I've been pleased with the Human Kinetics books, and Beth's second edition book is wonderful. Gail Pickens-Barger

YogaFit Book 2nd Edition

Beth's Shaw's YogaFit 2nd edition is a refreshing guide to yoga for the masses. I truly enjoyed the clear cut and comprehensive way she helps the reader learn how to incorporate all the aspects of the yoga lifestyle into their practice. This book will speak to the new yoga practitioner, clearly, but also is a great tool for the experienced practitioner and yoga teacher. The sequences for various sports are unique and effective. There is also an introduction to other aspects of yoga practice, from nutrition, to meditation, yoga philosophy and the chakras. This book uses exercise science and the ancient teachings of yoga as its foundation.

Good for Fitness Side of Yoga

I really like this book. It is a great supplement to my yoga videos. I have found Yoga a great source for relaxation but also for sculpting. Beth Shaw's book really allows you to know which muscles you are stretching and/or strengthening with each pose. I guess the only draw back is that it is a bit short on poses. Only 50 which were mainly familiar to me from the videos I use. I hope she does another book with more advanced poses. THis is a great resourse!

Yoga for real people

A few years ago, I was at my local gym when I noticed a group of people practicing yoga on the aerobics floor. I wandered over and asked what they were doing, and Beth Shaw looked up at me and said, "I am teaching these people how to instruct Yogafit classes Do you want to join us?" I'm not a fitness proffessional, but It looked like fun. I filled an empty space in the class, and for the next two days I was emmersed in Yogafit. Initially, I worried about not being as "in shape" as everyone there, but Beth explained that everyone regardless of fitness level, or age could benifit from Yogafit. She was right. It was a great workout and for the first time in years, my back stopped hurting. I had been seeing a chiropractor for low back pain for years, but I didn't go back after my Yogafit weekend. I didn't end up teaching Yoga, but I assist at a local martial arts academy and use many of the stretches and poses to warm up the class. Yogafit is wonderful for preparing your body for higher impact activities. When I saw Beth Shaw's book in the store, I bought it immediately even though I already have her training materials. The photos are great and she explains the poses really well. It is a great tool. Beth Shaw is the real deal and Yogofit is an awesome way to take care of yourself.

Finally - Yoga Made Simple !!!

Beth Shaw's YOGAFIT is truly Yoga For The People. Easy to follow, easy to understand, Beth Shaw creates a user-friendly fitness yga appropriate for athletes, work out buffs and fitness enthusiasts who want to use this ancient practice for modern purpose. I found mysef stretching in ways I never thought possible. My shoulders feel open, my body activated yet relaxed, this is a great book for all.