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Yoga Therapy for Arthritis: A Whole-Person Approach to Movement and Life

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Yoga therapy is commonly used for the management of arthritis, but often focussesexclusively on adaptation of the physical poses and on structural solutions. This bookmoves beyond the traditional routines to present yoga as a lifestyle designed to improvequality of life and overall well-being for individuals living with arthritis and rheumaticconditions. By incorporating the ancient practices of yoga as both physical and mentalexercises involving a model of 5-koshas or sheaths (physical, energetic, mental/emotional, wisdom, and spiritual), the yoga therapy practice presented here will helpreduce pain and shift the perspective of the individual living with arthritis.This therapy uses a whole-person approach that employs a broad range of tools toaddress the biopsychosocial effects of arthritis through the application of yoga practicesand philosophy. Useful as a guide for people living with arthritis, this book is full ofinspiration for self care along with instructions for yoga teachers and medicalprofessionals to guide their clients using this whole-person perspective.
Introduction; Activity List; PART I: Living with Arthritis; 1. What is Yoga Therapy for Arthritis; 2. Arthritis is a Whole-Person Disease; 3. Yoga is a Whole Person Practice; 4. Yoga, the Physical Body & Arthritis (Annamaya Kosha); 5. The Energy Layer (PranamayaKosha); PART II. Thriving with Arthritis; 6. Arthritis and Energy Levels; 7. Pain in the Brain (Manomaya Kosha); 8. Arthritis and a Healthy Mind; 9. Wisdom & Perspectives on Arthritis (Vijanamaya Kosha); 10. Spirituality in Arthritis (Anandamaya Kosha); PART III. Yoga Therapy Practices for Arthritis; 11. Home Practice; 12. Sequences for Specific Intentions; 13. Where to Go from Here; References; Appendix: Adapting & Modifying Yoga Postures; Recommended Reading
Do you have an ""Arthritis"" check off on your student intake form? If so, you will need to expand it in order for it to be meaningful after reading Yoga Therapy for Arthritis. This book can be read at many levels by providers and consumers alike, each gleaning both practical activities and scientific references. One guarantee: YOU will never look at arthritis or yoga therapy the same again. And that's a good thing!
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