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Mainstream America is finally catching on to what Eastern countries have known for thousands of years--that yoga is not only a great, low-impact way to increase flexibility and reduce stress, it is also useful in healing any number of afflictions, from common aches and pains to chronic diseases and emotional setbacks. In this easy to follow guide for practitioners at all levels, America's leading teacher of Viniyoga emphasizes the physical as well as the spiritual components of healing through yoga. Beginning with a general introduction, he then includes case studies and specific yoga sequences designed to address individual ailments. Best of all, each step of each posture in a sequence is clearly illustrated with its own photograph. The exercises in this book are truly transformative and certain to help those searching for alternatives to mainstream medicine and those looking for a way of becoming more involved in their own physical well-being.
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"Herein lies a gold mine of practical knowledge for enlivening all aspects of the physiology. It is a book worthy of study, which no doubt will enlighten the reader in unexpected ways each time it is opened." -- from the Introduction by Scott Gerson, M.D., The National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Gary Kraftsow | | Paperback:
| 352 pages | | Publisher:
| Penguin (Non-Classics) | | Publication Date:
| October 01, 1999 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0140195696 | | Package Length:
| 10.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 19 reviews |
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 GREAT RESOURCE FOR ONE ON ONE YOGA THERAPYNov 06, 2008
This book is a great resource for one on one yoga therapy. I can see myself referring to it in the future quite frequently. The practices he uses are fairly easy, there are a few harder poses that your average practicioner won't be able to achieve but as long as the effort is put forward the benefits will be felt. I like the case studies presented. I did find the part on anatomy and the brain a little beyond my reach but I have no medical background so that isn't surprising. Overall this is a great book for anyone who wants to do or teach yoga therapy.
 An essential tool for all serious yogisJul 09, 2008
This well-illustrated, detailed-explanation book has answered so many of my questions. The sequenced poses for specific problems are wonderful for a home-practice or for instructors to use in classes. In all cases, injury will be avoided by following Kraftsow's EXCELLENT advice. This should be in EVERY yogi's library and in constant use.
A great book for the yoga student and teacherJun 12, 2008
I got this book as a helpful reference for teaching yoga. Since I am a visual learner, I don't buy many yoga books, but this is one of my books that has lots of "dog ears" on its pages! I love that it has lots of pictures and graphically explains when to inhale and exhale during a sequence of postures. He also have a good sized section of the book devoted to yoga postures that help with chronic disease. I can tell the author has a great depth of knowledge about yoga and I feel I can learn so much from him and this book.
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Everything you need to know abour yogaOct 19, 2007
This book gave the reader a very comprehensive view of the movements of yoga overall and then went on to give the reader movements which would help various ailments and diseases.
Giving the reasons for different positions I think is important if you are serious about learning yoga.
Very good
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The best for healingAug 07, 2006
I've purchased many copies of this book for friends who are involved with healing. It provides the yoga poses and complete yoga sequences for each needed type of healing. Presentation is clear and complete. And, even better, there is an excellent index.
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