Stephens, Mark
Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods, and Practices for Common Ailments
- ISBN 13:
- 9781623171063
- author:
- Stephens, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- North Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 720
- Dimensions:
- 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.70(d)
- Genre:
- Health, Treatments & Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Yoga Therapy Foundations offers a comprehensive guide to applying yoga principles in therapeutic settings. Mark Stephens draws on historical writings and modern medical approaches to provide practical tools for addressing common injuries and ailments. This manual provides a systematic approach to considering the nature of each health condition and selecting relevant asanas, pranayamas, and meditations for healing. By integrating yoga with evidence-based practices, Stephens invites readers to adopt a holistic approach to health, considering factors such as lifestyle, emotional state, nutrition, sleep, relationships, and sense of purpose. This approach recognizes that health is a dynamic process influenced by personal experience and social connectivity. With its accessible and informed content, Yoga Therapy Foundations is an indispensable reference for yoga therapists, teachers, and students seeking to adapt their practice to meet the diverse needs of their students.