The British Army is one the fittest in the world, employing tried-and-tested training programmes that are guaranteed to build the levels of stamina, strength and flexibility that every soldier needs. This guide lets you discover the exercises and activities that the Army uses.

Explaining the fundamental Eight Principles through core programmes, this volume provides 'Pilates prescriptions' for your specific needs. It serves as a useful reference for various issues ranging from back pains, posture problems to prevention of common sports injuries and training your children to use their bodies properly.

Depicts common asanas to offer an understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself. This book shows how each muscle is used, how slight alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness, and how the spine, breathing, and body position are all fundamentally linked.

Illustrates how science touches and shapes our daily lives. This title features colour images that highlight fascinating facts that can engage and excite young minds.

Yoga brings not only a suppleness to the body but also a sense of spiritual and physical well-being to those who practice it. Featuring over 170 postures from the main schools of yoga, this is a guide to practicing yoga and finding a mental and physical balance in life.

Reflects developments in modern yoga teaching, including the release of pent-up stress from busy lives, the emphasis on physical comfort and safety, and an approach, combining yoga with an appropriate lifestyle, especially with regard to diet and meditation. This book includes photographs which take you through the asanas (postures) and sequences.

Includes special sections on Pilates for new mothers and children, and people suffering from problems such as osteoarthritis, back pain and knee injuries as well as Pilates at the gym and the workplace, and for the performing arts and sport. This book explains why this exercise method has gone from cult status to a part of our modern lifestyle.

Covers a range of exercises that benefit weight loss. This book focuses on improving your exercise techniques in order to help lose weight.

Offers an inspiring self-guided program that adapts to all experience levels and requires nothing more than floor space, an exercise mat, and the desire to look and feel your best. This book walks you through forty traditional mat and sixty-plus reformer on the mat exercises, each one illustrated and accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions.

Experts agree that stretching is one of the best ways to achieve fitness, and, with its centuries-old system, yoga provides one of the effective ways to do this. This book demonstrates simple ways to improve breathing techniques and posture and contains over 50 body-conditioning exercises that will improve flexibility, stamina and muscle tone.

Master all the essential poses and movements safely and successfully.

This book provides the practical tools and information required for identifying portion distortion and sensible food boundaries. The recipe component to the book includes menu planners, easy 'when all else fails' meal ideas, suggestions for eating away from home and close to 100 healthy but tempting recipes.

Instant Health: The Shaolin Workout for Longevity.

Celebrates BKS Iyengar's 90th birthday in January 2008. This book describes BKS Iyengar's life and teachings.

A guide which places emphasis on the contribution the back sufferer can make to putting his or her problem right. There is a description of each spinal disorder and a range of exercises are given together with advice on pain management, medication, the use of bed rest, and how to return to work.

Offers an insight into T'ai Chi as a philosophy, a discipline, a martial art and a source of spiritual and physical well-being. This title includes insightful essays on such topics as the Buddhist and Taoist 'roots' of T'ai Chi, on T'ai Chi as prayer, meditation, and martial practice, and on the need to combine physical with spiritual practice.

Presents a five-step solution to overcoming Negative Body Obsession and unleashing the power of your potential. This book helps people break free from the negative thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes that keep them trapped in body loathing.

A comprehensive introduction to eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga. It addresses the pastures with detailed anatomical explanation and the unparalleled deep roots in ancient Indian philosophy and mythology.