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Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing
The definitive book of yoga therapy, this groundbreaking work comes to you from the medical editor of the country’s premier yoga magazine, who is both a practicing yogi and a Western-trained physician.
Beginning with an overview of the history and science of yoga, Dr. McCall describes the many different techniques in the yoga tool kit; explains what yoga does and who can b...more
Beginning with an overview of the history and science of yoga, Dr. McCall describes the many different techniques in the yoga tool kit; explains what yoga does and who can b...more
Paperback, 592 pages
Published
July 31st 2007
by Bantam
(first published 2007)
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An important book for all.
"Critical to understanding the mind's contribution to perpetuating bad habits is what the ancient yogis called samskaras. Samskaras (sahm-SCAR-ahs) are habits of action and thought that get deeper all the time, like grooves in a muddy road. From a yogic perspective, every time you do or think something, you increase the likelihood that you will do or think it again. That's true of both desirable and undesirable thoughts and actions." (p. 20)
""Take care of the present,"...more
"Critical to understanding the mind's contribution to perpetuating bad habits is what the ancient yogis called samskaras. Samskaras (sahm-SCAR-ahs) are habits of action and thought that get deeper all the time, like grooves in a muddy road. From a yogic perspective, every time you do or think something, you increase the likelihood that you will do or think it again. That's true of both desirable and undesirable thoughts and actions." (p. 20)
""Take care of the present,"...more
The book is easy to understand and very interesting. The author didn't just decide to write a book, he did copious amounts of research.
As explained in this book, you don't need to be the most flexible person in the world, you just need to try. It is definitely worth checking out by people with a general interest in yoga, a genetic abnormality, or just looking for a healthy medium.
As explained in this book, you don't need to be the most flexible person in the world, you just need to try. It is definitely worth checking out by people with a general interest in yoga, a genetic abnormality, or just looking for a healthy medium.
Yoga as Medicine is a great book, a little theory, practice and personal stories of how yoga can help anyone through many of the challenges that life sends our way. My favorite parts of the book were the reader’s digest version of many diseases and the example practices for each of these diseases.
Feb 14, 2009
Amanda
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
yoga instructors, sick people
Recommended to Amanda by:
Judy
Shelves:
non-fiction
I found the modifications and foci for different diseases and conditions in this book really interesting. The chapter on asthma was very informative for me. I knew I breathed funny because of my asthma, but this book not only told me all the ways I was breathing wrong, but had exercises to help correct my problems. I'm trying to breathe through my nose instead of my mouth now, and to breathe more slowly when I exercise. A good book if you want a more naturopathic way to deal with a specific illn...more
I read this several years ago and came back to it as I prepare to teach a class for a diabetic support group. It is well written in easy to understand terms by a medical doctor ( not a small feat).
So far, very informative. It's a good meeting of yoga and modern medicine, and shows how they can work together to treat body issues and create better quality of life
The book is written by a Physician who is practicing Yoga. The content is based on his own experience as well as studies done. I like the book.
Cannot get enough of yoga and the wonderful benefits of practice. Well organized and well structured, this book is one I reference often.
A great resource, filled with myriad postures and variations to help heal the body. Another great reason to practice yoga!
This is a guide. Didn't read every word. Good info though!
Currently reading this for my book report.
Great resource
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Oct 25, 2011
Sam
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Full Review on My Blog: http://brittabandit.blogspot.com/2011...
Very well written and well structured book. Frequently return to it as a reference. Gives solid and understandable synopses of common conditions and a yogic approach to working with these conditions, each approach from a different yoga therapist from a different tradition. A bit Iyengar-centric, but that's understandable given the background of the author and the place of Iyengar in the world of yoga therapy and restorative practice.
You don't need to read the book cover to cover, but it has chapters on different medical issues. There is also good information on many different styles of yoga and how to choose one that's right for you (although I am a big fan of Anusara yoga).
Exceptionally fine book on treating specific conditions with the practice of yoga. The original intent of the practice was to heal the body, mind, and spirit through the 8-fold path. In the West, yoga has become popular and many new practitioners (and teachers) see it as another exercise routine, when it is so much more. If you want to dive deeper into the practice, it has the potential to change the way that you live.
LOVED this book. It talks about the importance of yoga, and of having a regular practice, even if you only practice a few minutes everyday. The bulk of the book is split into chapters based on specific health problems, such as carpal tunnel or depression, and how to use specific yoga poses to treat those things. Yoga is amazing. LOVE!!!
Brand new on the market as of Sep 8, '07 and absorbing material if you want to take responsibility for your own health. Don't leave it all up to your doctor to decide what is best for you! Yoga is relaxing, challenging, uplifting, invigorating, exciting... I can't say enough about what it has done for me.
This book is AWESOME. Obviously I already knew that yoga is extremely beneficial, but this spells it out in western science black and white. I'm just about to begin the last section where yoga is applied to specific illnesses and conditions.
I decided to be very into yoga this year. Though I already have been practicing for awhile, I really want to learn more, so I'n trying to read one new book each month, as well as practice. This is a great one to start with.
If you are serious about yoga, you may want to take a look at this book. It is very detailed and addresses many conditions. I bought it because I want to be able to reference it whenever I like.
Love all the different conditions that are addressed in this book and the detailed explanations of how and why yoga works.
GREAT resource! Chapter by chapter, categories of 'illness' and yogic ideas/remedies for improving functioning. Excellent!
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Another excellent resource.
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