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Yoga and Scoliosis: A Journey to Health and Healingis a deeply soothing form of moving meditation and a physical activity and is a safe way to rebuild strength, stamina, and flexibility and to address the spinal curvature of scoliosis without surgery. The book presents an evidence-based look at how this approach works. Dr. Fishman has been treating individuals with scoliosis with yoga for many years and has collected x-rays of his work, before and after, demonstrating actual lessening of the degree of curvature from the practice of Iyengar yoga.
Yoga and Scoliosis: A Journey to Health and Healing is a source of encouragement, knowledge, and healing for those who have scoliosis and need to treat it, but want to avoid braces and/or surgery. It briefly covers the history and treatment modalities of scoliosis and discusses the development of the spine in the embryo. Yoga and Scoliosis explores the complexities of the concept of alignment in the body, with the main part of the book showing how to address scoliosis utilizing Iyengar yoga. Four chapters give instruction in yoga asanas for scoliosis, and another chapter discusses yoga practice in daily living. The book includes a Foreword by B. K. S. Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar Yoga.
Publisher : Demos Health; 1st edition (October 24, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1936303027
ISBN-13 : 978-1936303021
Item Weight : 1.42 pounds
Dimensions : 7.9 x 0.8 x 9.9 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book well-presented and impressive. However, some find the instructions and explanations complicated and difficult to understand. They also mention the poses involve a daunting array of props. Opinions are mixed on the information value, with some finding it informative and useful, while others say it’s useless and a waste of money.
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