Iron Yoga: Combine Yoga and Strength Training for Weight Loss and Total Body Fitness

With plenty of photographs and explanations you can not go wrong while performing the Iron Yoga Workouts and Exercises / Poses. I am really please to be able to train my arms, shoulders, chest, and back while doing Yoga. This is something you absolutely have to try if you already like Yoga. I enjoyed the book so much that I ended up also buying the Iron-Yoga's DVD. If you want to experience an innovative body-shaping and toning routine this may be for you.

As a yoga teacher I buy many videos to see what others are doing. I was pleasantly surprised to see and experience this video. It is done with mindfulness and is very effective. If it becomes too easy to do the tree, I have my students close their eyes; now when that becomes too easy I will have them use light weights. The speed in which this is done is to avoid injury and I thank the instructor for that.

Recently, I started doing yoga with my wife and discovered a whole new dimension of fitness. My fitness objectives basically consist of weight control, muscle tone and staying as healthy as possible in order to do the other things I enjoy for as long as possible. This all boils down to eating less and moving more. I'm only a novice, but this book and companion DVD have been a tremendous help. The book is best as reference tool when you want to explore details, background or study the pictures and descriptions. The DVD allows you to get started immediately. Iron Yoga combines light weight training (2-5 lb dumbbells) with traditional Power Yoga poses to give you a full body workout. No argument here. It uses four types of poses: standing, seated, prone (face down), and supine (face up). The book illustrates all the poses with very good photos and explanations. One excellent aspect of both the book and DVD is that there are also examples of modified poses for beginners and intermediate experience levels. I found these especially helpful. Even with the 2 lb dumbbells, these poses are pretty tough, but well worth the effort. You can add weight as you become accustomed to a given weight level. The book says that you benefit physically, mentally, and spiritually. I don't know about that, but I've decided to replace my exercise workouts with the Iron Yoga routines combined with a good walking program.

I'm not usually a fan of exercise books. However, I find Iron Yoga to be different than the usual fare. The author's writing style is more personal and connecting. I can feel his passion for the topic. As you read it you'll understand why this variation of yoga came about and why it works so well. I especially like the instructive text under each position. There is nothing worse than just having a picture to explain a position. Iron Yoga has just the right combination of pictures and text. The author is very clear and writes with the authority of an instructor. I highly recommend it.