Lilias! Yoga Gets Better with Age

by Lilias Folan

Nothing softens the aging process like yoga! Now, the First Lady of Yoga shows how to add more flexibility, energy, and joy to your life--with her new method of "yin" stretching for the maturing body.

As Americans in their 40s, 50s, and beyond search for ways to increase flexibility, diminish aches and pains, enhance well-being, and slow the aging process, the word is yoga does all this and more. But traditional yoga poses and stretches can be a problem for stiffer, less pliable bodies. That is why Lilias Folan--the most beloved and admired American yoga teacher ever--has created "yin" yoga, a specific, safe, and creative way to stretch and strengthen within each yoga posture. The technique, which cannot be found in other yoga works, is at the heart of this book. Some outstanding features
o More than 200 photographs of Lilias demonstrating the yoga postures using her innovative techniques
o Lilias, in her trademark soothing and upbeat style, guiding readers along a spiritual path that leads to increased vitality and a higher Self
o Engaging stories of her life's journey from this internationally renowned yoga master and grandmother

Whatever you're looking for at this time of life--wisdom, serenity, meaning, energy, bliss, or simply to feel better--Lilias will show how a mindful practice of yogic principles can help you find it.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Lilias Folan, known as the "First Lady of Yoga" since her groundbreaking 1972 Yoga series Lilias! Yoga and You, has been regarded as one of America's most knowledgeable and beloved Master Yoga teachers. Through her television shows, books, audio tapes, videos, dvds, workshops and seminars, Lilias has spent nearly forty years inspiring students and teachers throughout the USA with the benefits of yoga for the body, mind and spirit. Steeped in many different yoga traditions, in recent years Lilias relies strongly on her own personal experience and intuition to influence her teaching.

Reviews

[Min · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am of the age that I grew up watching Lilias on PBS. She was my first image of what yoga is. As I have an aged body now I am thrilled to see that she is continuing to be active, and vital in the yoga community to offer a book that focuses on adapting exercises to one's bodily needs.

There are spiritual themes, and exercises in this book, however, that is a small portion. The physical hatha yoga takes center stage with good pictures, and written instructions to achieve the postures she shares.

[Denise Westlake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lilias is my s-hero and has been for many years. Her words never become stale. I will re-read this one again and again. Sage words. And yes, the JOY has been, and remains, in the journey.

[Heidi Mair · Rating 5 out of 5]

I teach Yoga to students 50+ and read sections of this book again and again. Thank you Lilias!!!

[Holli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book. I haven't ever read it all the way through; I just pick it up every now and then and read a little bit. Lilias is like a wise mother giving good advice from her experience. I want to be like her "when I grow up."

[Jen Kalawur · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the gentle wisdom of this seasoned teacher. Not all her approaches resonate with me, but that is the vastness of yoga. I do appreciate her openess and vulnerability. Lovely book to introduce yoga to anyone's life.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet and wonderful book. I learned so much from it about the koshas! Lilias is very down to earth and insightful. She communicates well how the practice of yoga- not just the postures, but the priciples of philosophy make our lives better.

[Patricia Hilliard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lilias is known for making yoga easier for those who want to do it, but aren't acrobats. In this book she delves into the philosophy and how yoga connects you to the being within. This book takes yoga beyond mere exercise and helps you integrate it into your daily outlook on life.

[Erica Heyl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lilias Folan is unspeakably wonderful. Her spiritual knowledge will guide any yoga practitioner firmly, safely and decidedly in the right direction on the yogic path.

[Elynor · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book I bought to help prepare for teaching yoga at the senior center. Very good guide.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to admit that I was a Lilias Yoga follower in my 20s and still love her wisdom. I'm happy to be revisiting and renewing my yoga practice.

[Alan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoughtful book.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I wish I had discovered her years ago.