Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis : A Practical Guide for People with MS and Yoga Teachers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McLean, Garth.

Contributor:

Cohen, Hart C. M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multiple sclerosis--Treatment.

Multiple sclerosis.

Hatha yoga.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (370 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.

Summary:

"By providing an overview of key yoga postures and basic breathing techniques, this book demonstrates how people with Multiple Sclerosis can manage symptoms, and create a regular yoga practice in order to enhance physical and mental wellbeing. The book includes photos to demonstrate the yoga poses, as well as case studies and testimonials that depict the benefits and impact of a regular practice that can be carried out at home with minimal equipment or household objects. There is also advice on safety, diet and nutrition, and meditation practices. Suitable for beginner and continuing level yoga students, Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis is the perfect guide for those wishing to harness the therapeutic power of yoga, as well as for yoga teachers looking for ways to support their students"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Yoga andMultiple Sclerosis

Cover

Of related interest

Title page

Copyright

Acknowledgements

Contents

Disclaimer

Foreword by Hart C.M. Cohen, MD, FRCPC

1. Introduction

2. Starting a Yoga Practice with MS

3. Sequences of Asana

4. Pranayama and Meditation

5. Asana and Pranayama for Symptom Relief and Management

6. Advice for Teachers and Yoga Therapists

7. Diet and Lifestyle

8. The Proof Is in the Pudding

Afterword

References

Resources

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-78775-301-8

OCLC:

1142902317