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

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.