- Spiral-bound: 120 pages
- Publisher: Merit Publishing; 1 edition (Nov 20 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 187341353X
- ISBN-13: 978-1873413531
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 22.9 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 408 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Product Description
Product Description
A daily guide to yoga practice designed for people with dystonia, muscle imbalance, rigidity, and spasms due to such causes as Parkinson's, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. The focus is on rebuilding strength and flexibility as well as physical and emotional balance. Part 1 prepares the reader for practicing yoga. It includes an introduction, a chapter on how to begin, from where and when to practice, how to use the book, safety precautions, and a note to teachers.Part 2 flows as a yoga class would, with breathing exercises, modified poses, and guided relaxation. The poses presented in later chapters include a variety of difficulty levels, from seated to standing, with step-by-step directions and easy-to-follow photos. The mind/body connection is woven throughout,and each chapter concludes with a brief list of why the day's practice is beneficial along with suggestions of how to apply the poses and concepts to everyday activities. LIM (Less Is More) Yoga, it tones and stretches gently, without exertion and with an emphasis on relaxation.
About the Author
The author is a certified yoga instructor and a Parkinson's Disease patient. She specilizes in teaching yoga to movement disordered patients. She has published a yoga book for children and several articles on the subject.Foreword by Dr. Lewis Sudarsky, Director of the Movement Disorder Clinic at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston; Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School
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Yoga for Movement Disorders,
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This review is from: Yoga for Movement Disorders: Rebuilding Strength, Balance and Flexibility for Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia (Spiral-bound)
I received the book in good condition. The subject is well covered and presented. I am hoping it will help my wife who is suffering from Parkinsons
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This review is from: Yoga for Movement Disorders: Rebuilding Strength, Balance and Flexibility for Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia (Spiral-bound)
Having a little known movement disorder, called dystonia, & a fan of yoga, I was delighted to find a book devoted to combining the two. I have been trying to do it on my own for years.Great guidance for those with physical limitations. Delivery was prompt & product arrived in excellent condition. I ordered another for our Dystonia Support Group to share. [...]
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This review is from: Yoga for Movement Disorders: Rebuilding Strength, Balance and Flexibility for Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia (Spiral-bound)
A great book! I have Parkinson's disease and yoga is my way to cope and keep fit. I have been practicing yoga for a number of years, and have incorporated the program in this book in my practice. The book is easy to use. It contains a series of yoga practices and flows that are adapted for people with movement disorders. There are poses suitable for all skill levels, poses are described in detail, complete with pictures, and including the breath. There are warm-up exercises, and relaxation imagery. It's a happy book, fun to read and use. This book is suitable for beginners as well as the more experienced. It provides a good work-out for anyone. Several of my friends with PD or Dystonia have bought the book as well, and agree that it is excellent.
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