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 benefit from it (virtually everyone!); and provides lavishly illustrated and minutely detailed instructions on starting a yoga practice geared to your fitness level and your health status. Yoga as Medicine offers a wealth of practical information, including how to: ·Utilize yogic tools, including postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, for both prevention and healing of illness ·Master the art of becoming more in tune with your body ·Communicate more effectively with your doctor ·Adopt therapeutic yoga practices as either an alternative or a complement to surgery and to expensive, sometimes dangerous medications ·Practice safely Find an instructor and a style of yoga that are right for you. With twenty chapters devoted to the work of individual master teachers, including such well-known figures as Patricia Walden, John Friend, and Rodney Yee, Yoga as Medicine shows how these experts have applied the wisdom of this ancient holistic practice to twenty different conditions, ranging from arthritis to chronic fatigue, depression, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, infertility, insomnia, multiple sclerosis, and obesity. Defining yoga as "a systematic technology to improve the body, understand the mind, and free the spirit," Dr. McCall shows the way to a path that can truly alter your life. An indispensable guide for the millions who now practice yoga or would like to begin, as well as for yoga teachers, body workers, doctors, nurses, and other health professionals.
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Bridges the gap between Yoga and traditional medicine!:
As a yoga instructor who works with "special needs" populations (limited mobility, chronic illness/pain, post-surgical rehabilitation, etc.), as well as a nursing (RN) student, I am so happy to see this book available. It helps illuminate the medical/therapeutic benefits of yoga practices, while also detailing important contraindications/considersations and/or adaptations for specific conditions. Many in the traditional medical community remain resistant to recommending yoga and related holistic practices... more info
Not a Book to be Missed:
I liked this book a lot. Anyone who likes Yoga should enjoy this book. I will be giving this book to friends who I think can benefit from Yoga. I am also giving a copy to my M.D. son. I think every doctor should read it.
Wicked:
I thought this book was wicked cool and is a great read, I bought the bolster and do the restorative poses taught here and he is a pretty smart guy. Reading this will help people to avoid yoga injuries too.
Finally a Book by a MD:
It's ingrained in most people to trust medical doctors. This book, written by one, is not just praise for yoga. It's a summary of multiple medical studies and trails that showed how successful yoga can be in treating various health problems. A must read for anyone interested in yoga and especially those who, for whatever reason, are not interested!
