Yoga therapy for arthritis : a whole-person approach to movement and lifestyle / Steffany Moonaz and Erin Byron ; foreword by Dr. Clifton O. Bingham III.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moonaz, Steffany, author.

Byron, Erin, 1973- author.

Contributor:

Bingham, Clifton, III, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Yoga--Therapeutic use.

Yoga.

Arthritis--Treatment.

Arthritis.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (328 pages)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019.

Summary:

Yoga Therapy for Arthritis by Steffany Moonaz and Erin Byron is a comprehensive guide aimed at individuals living with arthritis, as well as their caregivers and healthcare providers. The book integrates research, yoga philosophy, and practical applications to address the physical, mental, and spiritual challenges associated with arthritis. It offers a whole-person approach that empowers patients to improve their quality of life through yoga practices tailored to their needs. The book serves as an essential resource for yoga teachers, therapists, and medical professionals, providing insights into the holistic management of arthritis beyond traditional medical treatments. Generated by AI.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

ISBN:

9780857013026

0857013025

OCLC:

1066193421