Author: Carrmine Ireene
Publisher: Jaico
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 151
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8179922472
Description
The art and science of yoga offers a holistic solution to day-to-day living and the problems of a fast-paced mechanical life. This self-explanatory and detailed book guides you through the inner roadmap to heal body-mind-spirit and bring equilibrium, joy and peace. The integral aspect of yoga-the asanas-helps to correct physical disorders and back problems. It also helps restructure the spine and spinal nerves.
This book brings to the reader easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for practice in the privacy of one’s own home. Exercises for all spinal problems together with a holistic approach to diet, nutrition, intake of minerals & vitamins are included.
The book can be used by therapists, gym instructors, sports enthusiasts and physical trainers. Healthcare specialists will also find this book useful.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
The working of the spine
Body alignment
Yoga Axiom
Yoga Therapy-Cervical
Yoga Therapy-Thoraric
Yoga Therapy-Lumbar
Yoga Therapy-Sacrum/Coccyx
Annayoga-food for your spine
Importance of Minerals, Vitamins and Trace Elements for your spine
Kamayoga-Sex and the Spine
Backache and the legs
Jivasanthulana-Pranayama and Mudra for your spine
Conclusion
EPILOGUE