The definitive book of yoga therapy, this groundbreaking work comes to you from the medical editor of the country’s premier yoga magazine, wh...
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Oct 30, 2011
Bryan
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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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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
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Jul 20, 2010
Lindsay
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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
Mar 02, 2009
Rekha
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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.
Dec 31, 2010
Karin
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Cannot get enough of yoga and the wonderful benefits of practice. Well organized and well structured, this book is one I reference often.
May 05, 2011
Colleen
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A great resource, filled with myriad postures and variations to help heal the body. Another great reason to practice yoga!
Oct 17, 2010
Ellie
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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.
Dec 01, 2008
Ariele
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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).
Apr 25, 2009
Sirpa
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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.
Nov 08, 2011
Sarah
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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!!!
Sep 15, 2007
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.
Mar 04, 2011
Colette
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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.
Feb 19, 2008
Heidi
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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.
Jan 17, 2011
Jan
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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.
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