Yoga therapy for arthritis : a whole-person approach to movement and lifestyle / Steffany Moonaz and Erin Byron ; foreword by Dr. Clifford O. Bingham III, MD.
Publisher:
Singing Dragonan imprint of Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
What is yoga therapy for arthritis -- Arthritis is a whole-person disease -- Yoga is a whole person practice -- Yoga, the physical body & arthritis (annamaya kosha) -- The energy layer (pranamayakosha) -- Arthritis and energy levels -- Pain in the brain (manomaya kosha) -- Arthritis and a healthy mind -- Wisdom & perspectives on arthritis (vijanamaya kosha) -- Spirituality in arthritis (anandamaya kosha) -- Home practice -- Sequences for specific intentions -- Where to go from here.
Summary:
"Yoga therapy is commonly used for the management of arthritis, but often focuses exclusively on adaptation of the physical poses and on structural solutions. This book moves beyond the traditional routines to present yoga as a lifestyle designed to improve quality of life and overall well-being for individuals living with arthritis and rheumatic conditions. By incorporating the ancient practices of yoga as both physical and mental exercises involving a model of five koshas or sheaths (physical, energetic, mental/emotional, wisdom, and spiritual), the whole-person approach presented here will help reduce pain and shift the perspective of the individual living with arthritis. This book is full of inspiration for self-care along with instructions for yoga teachers and medical professionals to guide their clients using this whole-person perspective"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.