Founded in 2003, Lotus Publishing has specialised in beautifully illustrated books on physical therapy, anatomy, health and fitness, sports injuries, strength and conditioning, complementary therapies, and self-help.
In 2024, Lotus Publishing was acquired by Human Kinetics, and the list continues to expand the collection under a new imprint: Lotus Books. Whether you are a professional in physical therapy, sport science, coaching, or a fitness enthusiast aiming to improve your performance in your workout, here are some of the books published from Lotus Books in recent years that you would definitely want in your library.
by Tom C. Michaud
ISBN: 9781718245570
The purpose of this book is to demonstrate that impact forces are not always harmful. You can reduce or absorb these forces by changing or adjusting your running form, and you can also store and return a significant portion of them by doing specific exercises to improve tendon resiliency. In addition to reducing the risk of injury, storing and returning energy efficiently can help you run faster and more effectively.
Hatha Yoga: A Comprehensive Guide
by Ram Jain & Michèle Hauswirth
ISBN: 9781718239739
From yoga’s traditional approach, you will discover how each pose affects the inner body and how yoga can benefit your overall health and well-being. You will also learn the ancient principles of sequencing asanas according to their corresponding chakras (energy centres).
The Anatomy of Sports Injuries
by Brad Walker
ISBN: 9781718249134
The majority of people who play or have played sports suffer from injuries. There are many people who never fully recover, because they don’t know how to facilitate their recovery. The good news is you don’t have to live with sports injuries forever. In The Anatomy of Sports Injuries, author Brad Walker brings years of expertise working with elite-level and world-champion athletes and lecturing on injury prevention to this how-to guide.
by Brad Walker
ISBN: 9781718242814
Whether it’s excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology, the multiple stresses of contemporary life take a toll on the body. One safe, productive, and easy way to address the problem is through a very simple therapy, which is stretching. In its second edition, Brad Walker’s popular book presents stretching exercises that repair the body and make it more flexible, fit, and relaxed.
by Paul Steele
ISBN: 9781718227071
The long, passive stretches of yin yoga help you release tension and improve your flexibility and mobility, but the benefits of yin yoga go beyond the physical. This book gives you the tools and inspiration you need to practice this soft, slow form of yoga. Find the benefits you get from each pose; try out sequences that help with everything from sore shoulders to improving your golf game, hiking, and skiing; and start or end the day with a 15-minute fix to take the stress out of your joints and muscles.
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