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Fibromyalgia, which affects more women than men, is characterized by widespread pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points -- places on the body where slight pressure causes pain. Although mainstream medicine has yet to devise a successful plan for treating fibromyalgia, yoga offers sensible strategies for managing, and sometimes overcoming, the pain. Written by a yoga teacher and suitable for both yoga novices and veterans, this book is grounded in simple movements, breathing techniques, and guided visualization and relaxation sessions. Readers learn to reduce stress and manage fibromyalgia through eight sequences: four for pain relief, one to diminish fatigue and improve sleep, and three for maintaining body awareness and general flexibility. The author's simple, supportive language and mixture of theory, practice, and the latest scientific data offer hope for one of the most challenging health conditions.
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I STARTED PRACTICING YOGA when I was in my early twenties. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
I STARTED PRACTICING YOGA when I was in my early twenties. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Due to the nature of pain symptoms, Fibromyalgia sufferers often find it very difficult to exercise. Yoga is a good choice. The movements gently stretch out tight muscles and relieve tension. Moreover, it is possible to adapt a program for those times when pain or other Fibromyalgia related symptoms are at their worst.
Yoga for Fibromyalgia is the book that I have trying to find for a good long while. This valuable resource shows a variety of yoga postures (complete with color photographs) showing how they can be adapted on those bad days. Many of these movements can be done while you are sitting at the computer or watching television to relieve tension.
Near the end of the book, the author also shows how to combine the positions to create daily routines. Specifically with Fibromyalgia symptoms in mind, the book includes realistic ready made programs for pain relief (upper body, lower body, or general as needed), for fatigue, and for good days.
Yoga for Fibromyalgia is the book that I have trying to find for a good long while. This valuable resource shows a variety of yoga postures (complete with color photographs) showing how they can be adapted on those bad days. Many of these movements can be done while you are sitting at the computer or watching television to relieve tension.
Near the end of the book, the author also shows how to combine the positions to create daily routines. Specifically with Fibromyalgia symptoms in mind, the book includes realistic ready made programs for pain relief (upper body, lower body, or general as needed), for fatigue, and for good days.
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A Recommendation from My Student with Fibromyalgia
22 April 2008
Format:Paperback
I recommended Yoga for Fibromyalgia to one of my students. Even though she is already familiar with restorative yoga and how to use yoga props, she felt this book was very worthwhile, especially for her home practice. Here is what she said: "It's nice to see it all laid out and easy to follow. This book would be a benefit to any teachers with fibromites like me in their classes. It also applies to anyone with a disease like FMS; arthritis, chronic fatigue, etc. I also like it for new people because it's written simply, easy to understand, short and concise. Some books are so long and have way too much info for people just starting out. Not to mention trying to read and understand when you are in a flare up with brain fog!"
Thank you, Shoosh Lettick Crotzer, for writing this helpful book!
--Suza Francina, certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, author, The New Yoga for Healthy Aging and other books.
Thank you, Shoosh Lettick Crotzer, for writing this helpful book!
--Suza Francina, certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, author, The New Yoga for Healthy Aging and other books.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Very good book
16 Jun 2008
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have really enjoyed this book. It doesn't require too much effort for those of us who are limited in our ability to move.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
difficult to do while reading a book
23 April 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I applaud the concept of Yoga for Fibro. I can't seem to do the exercises without constantly referring to the book which kind of destroys the relaxation part of yoga. Wish there was a DVD or even a CD. It suggests that you record your own voice with the instructions, but who has a tape recorder these days? I would do much better listening to a soothing voice telling me what to do or focus on than listening to my own voice. Great idea, bad medium.
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