Yoga for Stress Relief - Softcover

Swami Shivapremananda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856752771 ISBN 13: 9781856752770

Publisher: Gaia Books Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Yoga is the perfect antidote to the stress that modern life brings for both body and mind. "Yoga for Stress Relief" uses clear step-by-step instructions and brand new photography to teach you yoga positions, breathing exercises and meditations that will not only help you to de-stress but will also teach you how to prevent stress. Suitable for both beginners and those who are more experienced, it features a unique three-month programme to help you alleviate stress and guidance for pregnant women, arthritis sufferers, people with hypertension and the elderly. You will also discover how to ease emotional disorders.

About this title

Review:

Filled with beautifully clear illustrations of asanas (stretching poses) and pranayamas (breathing exercises), Yoga for Stress Relief should prove effective enough to dissolve the tension out of your body, no matter how frazzled you may feel. Perfect for yoga novices, this book is designed to be part of a gradual, three-month program for dissolving the stress you have now and for helping you build up both psychological and physiological defenses against future stress.

Based on the yoga developed by Swami Sivananda, which combines two of the gentlest types of yoga (Hatha and Raja), the book begins with a clear, non-technical explanation of exactly how detrimental stress is for the body, especially to the respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems. Then the exercises are described using both their Sanskrit and English names. From basic but soothing back and neck stretches to those that involve the hips, lower back, legs, and eventually the more complex shoulder stands, Cobra Pose (excellent for relieving menstrual cramps), and spinal twists, you can count on all the kinks being worked out of your body.

A handy chart in the back of the book indicates which of the dozens of poses are especially effective for alleviating particular stress-related ailments such as headaches, insomnia, depression, and panic attacks. While the focus is primarily on the physical aspect of yoga, its spiritual element is also taught through simple, soothing meditative visualizations. Yoga for Stress Relief is also perfect for anyone who's sleep deprived, as an hour of asanas and pranayamas is as rejuvenating for the body as a two-hour nap.

About the Author:

Swami Shivapremanada is a highly esteemed international author, teacher and spiritual leader. In this book he offers his unique insight into the philosophy of yoga and its spiritual content, acquired from over 50 years as a practitioner and teacher of yoga.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gaia Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1856752771
• ISBN 13: 9781856752770
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144