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The Harvard Medical School guide to yoga, 8 weeks to strength, awareness, and flexibility, by Marlynn Wei, MD, JD and James E. Groves MD

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The Harvard Medical School guide to yoga

bibliography

960294618

by Marlynn Wei, MD, JD and James E. Groves MD

8 weeks to strength, awareness, and flexibility

"While 36.7 million Americans practice yoga, there are still plenty who don't: in fact, half of all Americans profess interest in this ancient tradition and more studies show the benefits of yoga for stress reduction, physical fitness, and chronic conditions each year. The Harvard Medical School Guide to Yoga is a comprehensive guide that gets to the true healing heart of yoga and its latest research, through the techniques that authors Marlynn Wei and James Groves have used to great success with their clients. With a streamlined eight-week program, illustrations, adaptable sequences, principles of yoga safety, and an unpacking of the "eight limbs" of yoga-including breathing techniques and meditation, The Harvard Medical School Guide to Yoga is a medically sound overview of the practice, from a known and trusted brand"--, Provided by publisher

1. The art and science of yoga -- Why do yoga -- Historical frameworks of yoga -- Modern science of yoga -- 2. Getting started: yoga fundamentals -- Build your foundation -- How to prevent yoga injuries -- 3. Build your yoga practice -- Breathe more, breathe better: yoga breathing (pranayama) -- Roll out your mat: yoga poses (asanas) -- Deepen your practice: muscle locks (bandhas) & hand expressions (mudras) -- Learn how to meditate (dhyana) -- Putting it all together: our 8-week yoga program -- Appendix A: Yoga for specific health conditions -- Appendix B: Yoga and pregnancy

Guide to yoga