Dance Exercise

An indispensible resource for those interested in all forms of movement education, including yoga, pilates, dance, and more Somatic educator and writer Liz Koch has spent decades studying the principles of Core Awareness—a body-based approach to movement that utilizes attention to inner...

African Dance with Passion is a vibrant introduction to African Dances from all over the continent. This book breaks down the various dance techniques, educates you about the cultures that created the dances, and explains the meanings behind them. You will learn the detailed choreography of 10 different dances and become familiar with the elements, such as the use of a live drummer, that make African dance authentic and unique. This book helps prepare your mind and body for the dancing and introduces foundational techniques. It provides a template for dances that can be taught in classes ...

The celebrated ballerina and role model, Misty Copeland, shares the secrets of how to reshape your body and achieve a lean, strong physique and glowing health. Misty Copeland believes "There has been a shift in recent years in which women no longer desire the bare bones of a runway model...

🎉 Stay Young & Happy After 60 — Start Today with 20+ Gentle, Joyful Activities! Ever ask, “What should I do today?” This step-by-step guide turns free time into great times—with simple ways to move more, think sharper, and make real connections. No experience needed. No pressure. Just fun. What’s inside: color-print, plain-English instructions for 20+ of today’s most-loved activities—pickleball, chair yoga, tai chi, water aerobics, Mahjong, bridge, word games, gardening, photography walks, book clubs and more. Every chapter follows the same easy template so you can open to ...

A Zen-inspired “physical education” program for martial arts practitioners and anyone interested in mind-body transformation Using simple, clear language to demystify the Zen mindset, Ralston draws on more than three decades of experience teaching students and apprentices worldwide who have...

Discover the transformative power of somatics in dance with "Luminous Dance: Cultivating Presence and Connection Through Movement." This groundbreaking book delves into the dynamic world of somatics, offering dancers a holistic approach to enhance their mindfulness, bodily awareness, and expressive capabilities."Luminous Dance" guides readers through the principles and practices of somatics, emphasizing the importance of internal experiences over external performance. By integrating somatic techniques into your dance routine, you will unlock new levels of self-awareness, emotional ...

Do you suffer from the stresses and anxieties of modern life? Do you yearn for that place where you can relax your mind and find the peace you need? Is that peaceful place somewhere you have always thought was hard to find? We all need to find a peaceful place sometimes. We all need some space to readjust and to bring our emotions, thoughts and feelings under control. Often, many of us find it almost impossible to take our minds off the problems we are faced with. But there is a solution that is simpler than you may have imagined. The Peaceful Place: The AMAZINGLY Simple Guide To Finding ...

From the beloved creator, workshop facilitator, and author of How to Not Always Be Working comes an approachable and practical guide to leaning into the unknown even when it feels as though everything around—and inside--us is in flux. Picking up where How to Not Always Be Working left off...

Dive into "Personal Finance for Teens" and embark on a journey towards financial freedom! Say goodbye to debt and hello to their dream future!

Ready for your first pair of pointe shoes? Whether you're a young dancer or an adult beginner, this guide helps you build the strength, knowledge, and confidence needed to transition to pointe work safely—and successfully. Written by experienced ballet instructor Dawn C Crouch, Pointe Work – Ten Reasons Why and When offers expert advice and insider tips to prepare both body and mind for ballet’s signature skill. Train wisely. Strengthen intentionally. Rise with purpose. Inside You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to recognize when you're ready for pointe ✔️ Daily foot and ankle conditioning...

Somos cada vez más sedentarios y nuestro movimiento es cada vez más pobre; necesitamos movernos más y de forma más variada. ¿Cómo? Asociamos movimiento con ejercicio, y ejercicio con deporte y gimnasios o running. Sin embargo, el movimiento es mucho más que eso. ¿Cuánto hace que no das un salto, que no te arrastras, que no te cuelgas y dejas caer, que no mantienes el equilibrio sobre una sola pierna? Este libro te ayudará a reconectar con tu necesidad de movimiento y a disfrutar con ello.

Dancing with Gravity is about the secret of Cornu Tension. Cornu Tension is a theory in bio-mechanics of Michael Miller's. The theory is simple: oppositional rotation between axes creates two things you can feel, a sense of alignment and of being lighter on your feet because you know how to engage your muscles more efficiently.

Reviews You’d struggle to find a better book on stroke survival - Readers’ Favorite What readers will walk away with is a renewed sense of determination and hope – Indies Today Inspirational. This book is a candle shining in a window to guide the sufferer safely home – Elizabeth James, author, Amazon Reviewer I ALWAYS THOUGHT I WAS AFRAID OF DEATH. And yet, when they brought me back from the medical places, and I was lying paralyzed, in a metal hospital bed at home, with catheter in my dick, bedpan at my ass, attendant maid looking anxiously on, and death in a clasp around me, I ...

Somos cada vez más sedentarios y nuestro movimiento es cada vez más pobre; necesitamos movernos más y de forma más variada. ¿Cómo? Asociamos movimiento con ejercicio, y ejercicio con deporte y gimnasios o running. Sin embargo, el movimiento es mucho más que eso. ¿Cuánto hace que no das un salto, que no te arrastras, que no te cuelgas y dejas caer, que no mantienes el equilibrio sobre una sola pierna? Este libro te ayudará a reconectar con tu necesidad de movimiento y a disfrutar con ello.

A joyful and inclusive introduction to jazz dance and other modern dances by world-renowned early childhood educator and performer Dr. Rekha S. Rajan. Can anyone be a modern dancer? Yes! From tap dance to swing, this board book celebrates the expressive, energetic world of jazz and modern dance...

The second in a series that introduces three major dance families: ballet, hip-hop, and jazz, from a world-renowned early childhood educator and performer. Can anyone be a street dancer? Yes! This inclusive first introduction to hip-hop and other street dances begins with a simple introduction...