Yoga for Writers E-Book

Taylore Daniel

• Herausgeber: Taylore Daniel
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 47

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

Introducing a remarkable way to improve your energy, strength and flexibility with unique yoga moves that can be done sitting at your computer or standing behind your desk. No mats, special clothing or floorwork required.

Leseprobe

Yoga for Writers

Quick and Easy Fitness at Your Computer

Taylore Daniel

T.D. Publishing

Vancouver, Canada

Yoga for Writers: Quick and Easy Fitness at Your Computer

Text Copyright 2018 © Taylore Daniel

Illustrations Copyright 2018 © Taylore Daniel

ISBN –  978-1-988904-20-7 (electronic book)

ISBN –  978-1-988904-19-1 (softcover book)

www.tayloredaniel.com

No part of this book may be reproduced, utilized or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical–including photocopying, recording on any information storage or retrieval system–without written permission from the publisher, except for brief quotations or inclusion in a review. All rights reserved.

Front Cover Design by Taylore Daniel

Cover Image by Dreamstime

DISCLAIMER: Neither the publisher nor the authors are engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the individual reader. The ideas, procedures, and suggestions contained in this book are not intended as a substitute for consulting with a physician. All matters regarding health require medical supervision. Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestions in this book.

Contents

Praise for 'Yoga for Writers'IntroductionGeneral GuidelinesFIRST Things FirstF is for FlyingSpinal FlexHummingbirdCrane Spreads its WingsSingle WingTiltingI is for InfinityWristsAnklesSwimming DragonR is for RockPendulumTree PoseWall PlankForward BendSunriseWarrior and MonkDancerS is for SpiralAround the ClockVisual AgilityHawaiian WristsKneesElbow SpinsWrist SpiralsPebble in a PondHip CirclesT is for TappingTapping28 Day ChallengeConclusionAcknowledgementsAbout the Author

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Praise for 'Yoga for Writers'

“All desk-bound individuals (not just writers) should keep Yoga for Writers close at hand. It offers an alternative that is easy, achievable, and requires no special time commitment, exercise equipment, or prior yoga savvy. And it makes the most of 60-second ‘micro-breaks’ that not only improve health, but supercharge the writer or worker’s creative impulse. Especially recommended for those who want to expand the notion of ‘break time’ to include productive revitalization.”

— D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review

“The importance of engaging the whole body in movement is well-illustrated. Taylore Daniel offers a valuable handbook that will help writers or anyone glued to a computer screen.”

— Hans Diehl, B.Sc. DOMP, Osteopathic Practitioner

“The exercises are simple to remember, physically easy, and quick to do, yet I’ve never done most of them before, especially at my desk!”

— Carol Crenna, Editor of Art Avenue magazine

“Yoga for Writers is precisely what I need in my effort to breathe life into my carpel tunnel syndrome and to ease into yoga. A gem for every writer.”

— Cynthia Sharp, Director of the Federation of B.C. Writers and author.

“Taylore Daniel knows that taking several short breaks during the day can improve our health greatly. In Yoga for Writers, she not only offers one-minute exercises we can do at our desks, she suggests how we can incorporate them into our busy schedules. Buy the book and let it transform you.”

— Melody Owen, Founder of Nutritious Truth and host of YVR Authors

“These empowering exercises are not only quick and fun, they’re guaranteed to boost your sense of well-being while easing stiff muscles. Taylore Daniel proves small movements can make an enormous difference and enhance creative energy. Highly recommended!” — Irene Allison, former technical writing instructor and co-author of Stay, Breathe with Me

“A fabulous book and so useful. I love yoga, but find it hard to get up and down off the mats, so this is perfect because I can do it at my desk… a big benefit for people who are at the computer long hours.”

— Ruth Kozak, President of the B.C. Association of Travel Writers

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A replenishing break need not be lengthy.

Even breaks that last a minute or less —

what researchers call ‘micro-breaks’ can pay dividends.

 

WHEN, Daniel H. Pink

Introduction

If you’ve picked up this book, I imagine you’re an author or a blogger, an editor or an IT specialist, a student or a teacher, or perhaps a social media buff.

Whatever it is, we’ve all got something in common. We’re spending a lot of time in front of screens. Sitting.

Unfortunately, our bodies are paying the price for this.

But what can we do?

As writers, the way our culture communicates directly impacts our working lives. And this is over and above the leisure time we spend in front of a screen. With every advance in our tech-filled lives, there’s less opportunity – and less need – for physical movement.

We no longer have to walk to a well for water. We no longer have to hunt or gather our own food. We no longer have to till fields or run farms. We no longer have to even go to the grocery store to shop, because we can order online and have our food delivered.

More and more of our lives are automated. That’s a given. This even extends to friendships, which are largely conducted online these days and maintained through texting, email, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and whatever new app drifts over the horizon. The networking and marketing necessary to reach our writing audience also demands time in front of our computers.

All we have to do is manage the programs, apps, and social media that connect us as communities, as friends, and as writers.