Exercise for Pregnancy and Beyond: A Pilates-Based Approach for Women Using these principles, women can enjoy a stronger, healthier and easier pregnancy and postpartum.The companion to the DVD (Exercise For Pregnancy And Beyond), this program is designed to help ease the discomfort of pregnancy while gaining the benefits of Pilates exercise. Spiral bound, 325 black a
| Title | : | Exercise for Pregnancy and Beyond: A Pilates-Based Approach for Women |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.66 (343 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0979449308 |
| Format Type | : | Spiral-bound |
| Number of Pages | : | 132 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2005-10-30 |
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The companion to the DVD (Exercise For Pregnancy And Beyond), this program is designed to help ease the discomfort of pregnancy while gaining the benefits of Pilates exercise. Using these principles, women can enjoy a stronger, healthier and easier pregnancy and postpartum. Clear and concise instructions as well as step-by-step illustrations will aid you in understanding and performing daily exercises that are safe and effective for the prenatal body. Spiral bound, 325 black and white photographs, 20 anatomical illustrations.
Editorial : As a physician, I am impressed by the methodical approach and in-depth knowledge base reflected in Exercise for Pregnancy and Beyond. As a husband, I can attest to its efficacy during each of my wife's pregnancies and postpartum periods. --A.W. Emch, MD
Elizabeth's book not only prepared me physically for labor and delivery, but gave me confidence to have a natural childbirth. I even used some of her exercises to help alleviate the pain of back labor. After having my baby, I especially found the exercise log sheets helpful in tracking my postpartum exercises that she suggests. I feel so fortunate to have tapped Elizabeth's incredible wealth of knowledge on what my pre- and post- pregnancy body is able to achieve. --A. Cumming, client
Elizabeth: Wonderful book! I discovered the Pilates mat work when I was pregnant with my first daughter (who is now 25!). I did the exercises with joy and had a normal birth. I'm so happy to see that you've made this powerful mind-bod
The section on the Western world is the shortest one, presumably to emphasize that "gender variants" aren't uniquely Western or modern. The book ends with a bibliography and a list of movies about gender variants. It is extremely easy to read and follow. Apparently, this distinction still exists in modern Thailand, where self-described gay men emphasize their masculinity, and refuse any contact with the transvestite group known as kathoey.
As a good anthropologist, Nanda emphasizes the variation in gender roles in different cultures. There are also chapters on the Philippines, Polynesia and the contemporary West. Veronica Valli provides inspiration, helpful insights, and support through this book to help you in your recovery. In this lean book, Serena Nanda uses ethnographic accounts to illustrate how diverse cultures construct their sex/gender systems. Why else would the most common gender variant be a male wearing women's clothing? Why are such persons expected to do tradi
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