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There is more to yoga than stretching and bending and twisting. In Yoga for Wellness, one of America's top yoga teachers gives a clinic on the holistic nature of yoga practice, especially in regard to healing and well-being. With over 1000 photographs, Gary Kraftsow covers the basic postures, the specific movements of each posture, and how to sequence postures in a routine. More importantly, he moves from form to function, showing how sequences of postures can alleviate ailments in each system of the body, from lower back pain to hypertension--even depression and multiple sclerosis. In case studies of his own clients, we see how Kraftsow's holistic approach has him recommending not only posture prescriptions, but breathing exercises, sound techniques, and visualisations, not to mention such commonly neglected wisdom as eating a healthy breakfast and getting closer to nature. Yoga for Wellness is the rare yoga instruction manual that teaches the basics of yoga while also paying more than just lip service to the original intention of yoga--achieving a balance of mental, physical and spiritual wellness. --Brian Bruya
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Mainstream America is finally catching on to what Eastern countries have known for thousands of years--that yoga is not only a great, low-impact way to increase flexibility and reduce stress, it is also useful in healing any number of afflictions, from common aches and pains to chronic diseases and emotional setbacks. In this easy to follow guide for practitioners at all levels, America's leading teacher of Viniyoga emphasizes the physical as well as the spiritual components of healing through yoga. Beginning with a general introduction, he then includes case studies and specific yoga sequences designed to address individual ailments. Best of all, each step of each posture in a sequence is clearly illustrated with its own photograph. The exercises in this book are truly transformative and certain to help those searching for alternatives to mainstream medicine and those looking for a way of becoming more involved in their own physical well-being.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The perfect companion to Desikachar's "Heart of Yoga". Written by a leading techer of Vinniyoga, the book covers all aspects of pesonal practice, with excellent sections on remedial therapy, and composing sets for specific purposes.
The book is divided into two parts, a Developmental Approach and a Therapeutic Approach. Vinniyoga puts the stress on Yoga as a path to personal development, so first the priciples are clearly explained, and then a series of suggestions follow - complete with excellent photographs and even illustrations of errors. The core of the first part deals with the biomechanics of movement, with full anatomical illustrations of each topic so the practitioner is aware of what he or she is doing inside.
The therapy section deals with most of the common problems people tackle in therapy, but what shines through most is the clear-headedness of the approach. It has the 'smell' of wise experience, and dozens of interesting variations and primary exercises. As useful to the experienced practitioner as to the novice.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a great exposition by a talented author on the potential of the physical aspects of Yoga in its therapeutic approach. Gary dissects the essence of Asana in an easily understood and systematic fashion without boredom creeping in. The specific applications and case studies at the end then serve to highlight the many uses of this application of Yoga.
It is to his credit that Gary Kraftsow deliberately limits his topic to the physical realm, which allows him to focus on its subtleties. For anyone interested in the other aspects of Yoga, his book "Yoga for Transformation" is an easily recommended and excellent companion to this book.
It is to his credit that Gary Kraftsow deliberately limits his topic to the physical realm, which allows him to focus on its subtleties. For anyone interested in the other aspects of Yoga, his book "Yoga for Transformation" is an easily recommended and excellent companion to this book.
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110 of 110 people found the following review helpful
A Landmark Book for Yoga Therapy
2 Oct 1999
Format:Paperback
I was fortunate to obtain an advance copy of this book at the recent SouthWest Yoga Conference. Over 100 copies sold out in 3 days. No wonder, for in a crowded field, this is a landmark book. Not only yoga therapy, but also for yoga practice in general. Based upon deep understanding of the principles of movement, breath and adaptation, many principles and illustrative examples of therapeutic yoga applications are presented for common aches and pains, chronic disease and emotional health. These sections are preceeded by short, relevant discussions of the anatomy and physiology involved. It is worthwhile to stress that the therapeutic applications are not isolated or stand alone examples but rather logically derive from the Viniyoga principles which are clearly, if succinctly presented in the first two chapters; Principles of Practice and Biomechanics of Movement. These explanations alone may be worth the price of the book for serious yoga students, for the Viniyoga principles are somewhat revolutionary from the perspective of many contemporary yoga practices in America. Yet, when well presented, they are eye opening, intuitive and persuasive, as I am sure many attendees of Gary's popular lecture "Reading the Body for Yoga Therapy" will attest.
64 of 67 people found the following review helpful
The best Yoga book I have ever read!!
14 Oct 1999
Format:Paperback
The breadth and depth of information in this book will appeal to everyone from the beginning student to the most advanced practioner. It is a book that will be a reference for a lifetime of work in yoga. The photographs and sequences will change the way people think and practice, being a model for all different levels of practioners. I am most grateful to Gary Kraftsow for writing this book and putting down on paper his vast experience in this rich tradition we call Viniyoga.
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
A very good book, but not for beginners
5 Sep 2000
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I like this book. I've been trying to get back into my practice for the last couple of years, after a number of orthopedic rehabs. I haven't been too successful; most books are awfully rigid about the "right" way to do the postures.
Then I got my hands on this book. There are still a few postures I can't do, and shouldn't do, and will never be able to do. For the rest, Mr. Kraftsow shows adaptations that are allowing me to ease back into my practice, and feel like I'm doing myself some good. If you've looked everywhere else, try this.
I do have a problem with this book, though. It's not for beginners. It does give decent descriptions of what you should be doing at each stage of a posture, and how each stage should feel, but it doesn't give those things with the descriptions of each series of postures. I think that's a big drawback; you're not going to follow one of his practices and keep flipping backward to find out how exactly to do it. On the other hand, if you're not a beginner, this may be as good a book for you as I'm finding it is for me.
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