Yoga for Paddling Kindle Edition

I have had the opportunity to take kayaking clinics with Anna where I was introduced to the principles and practices presented in this book. I was not a regular yoga practitioner, but used poses I learned from Anna because they really helped reduce pain in my hips and back. I can now put together an expanded routine tailored to my needs based on the concise instructions in this well-illustrated book. This information is right on target for reducing pain, correcting muscle imbalance and improving flexibility for paddlers. Anna's emphasis on small details of body position greatly enhances the effectiveness of each pose. I engage in other activities (horseback riding, gardening) that also cause imbalance and soreness in my hips and back. Although this book is focused on paddling, I find benefits carry over into my other pursuits.

Anna is both an experienced paddler and yoga instructor. She is able to uniquely combine the benefits of yoga poses to compliment the needs of someone who paddles. Even if you are not a paddler, the poses and insights offered would benefit anyone.

As a fellow paddler and yoga instructor, I couldn't be happier with Yoga for Paddling. Anna does an excellent job offering a variety of poses and exercises that help to cultivate balance and increased mobility and strength while paddling. The cues she offers in her poses are wonderful. The layout of the book is easy to reference. Her depth of knowledge and straight-forward instructions create a resource that anyone from beginning to experienced yogis can appreciate and learn from. A must-have book for paddlers.

I thought it was a book with paddleboard yoga sequences. Not the case

Being a professional boater and certified yoga teacher, Anna is uniquely qualified to address the needs of the average paddler. But what's even more interesting is that this book is also great for the average desk worker. Paddlers and desk workers hold similar poses: seated position, body slightly folded forward, back rounded, arms reaching forward. So this book can be useful for the paddler and your average office worker!The book starts out describing yoga and the anatomy of paddling. It moves on to exercises one can do. The book is nicely divided into chapters that cover body parts (legs and hips, head and neck, etc.). The book has great images that sometimes show proper and improper form, so you can identify the the errors you may make. The descriptions are detailed yet understandable. I think this is a great adddition to any paddlers' or yogis' library!

I received this book as a gift from my wife. I am an avid paddler, and before my wife was too cluttered studied yoga privately, as the author describes- where my teacher very carefully considered my needs and abilities and put together a practice that would best benefit my circumstances. Even after some time off, as I am resuscitating my practice I feel like I have a pretty good idea what yoga is about, but what I lack is the knowledge of the specific elements of a practice based largely on improving paddle fitness to push my practice in that direction. I felt that this book covered the subject thoroughly and clearly (which are not always the same) to the point where I feel like I can put together a great practice, and actually feel like there is room to grow. As for its effectiveness-- I guess I'll have to update my review in 6 months or so to see how well it's going, but I'm sure it will be a benefit to my paddling.

I bought this book at a book signing from the author. I am a paddler and have been looking for ways to up my game and gain flexibility. What I like about this book is the ability to custom your workout. There are easy, medium, and more difficult poses for working each area. The book is easy to understand and the pictures are clear to help you with the poses. It describes why the poses are good for your kayaking. Honestly this book would be good for anyone trying to increase their flexibility and start a yoga routine they can keep up even if you don't kayak. I have been using it once a day and finally found a yoga routine I can stick to.

Yoga for Paddling, is a very smart, comprehensive resource for kayakers, canoeists, and standup paddlers alike, to learn the holistic benefits of yoga, broken down into terms the “non-yogi” can easily understand and implement into their sport, as well as their daily life. As a yoga, SUP yoga, and Pilates instructor, and an avid paddler myself, I highly recommend reading Anna Levesque’s Yoga for Paddling, to any paddler who is interested in learning more on how yoga can be of a benefit to them in their specific sport, or to any yogi or yoga teacher who is interested in learning more on how they can formulate a session to benefit those who paddle.

Anna Levesque's 'Yoga For Paddling' is a must have for any kayaker (or anyone) who wants to be fit, strong and healthy, maximise performance and reduce your potential for injury. In 10 years of kayaking and several major injuries on and off the water, I can honestly say I am the fittest and healthiest I have ever been since practicing yoga regularly with the help of this book. Also my old injuries, whilst still not 100%, are at their strongest and most supple they have ever felt. I highly recommend this book and practicing yoga to anyone! Thank you Anna for making such an easy to follow guide! 🙏