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By Steffany Moonaz & Erin Byron
Trade Paperback Book
ISBN 9781848193451
328 Pages
Yoga therapy is commonly used for the management of arthritis, but often focuses exclusively on adaptation of the physical poses and on structural solutions. This book moves beyond the traditional routines to present yoga as a lifestyle designed to improve quality of life and overall well-being for individuals living with arthritis and rheumatic conditions. By incorporating the ancient practices of yoga as both physical and mental exercises involving a model of five koshas or sheaths (physical, energetic, mental/emotional, wisdom, and spiritual), the whole-person approach presented here will help reduce pain and shift the perspective of the individual living with arthritis. This book is full inspiration for self-care along with instructions for yoga teachers and medical professionals to guide their clients using this whole-person perspective.
About the Authors:
Steffany Moonaz, PhD, C-IAYT is a yoga researcher and yoga therapist serving as the Director of Clinical and Academic Research at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Based on her years of practice and research, she founded Yoga for Arthritis, an organization that trains yoga professionals to work safely and effectively with arthritic populations.
Erin Byron, MA, C-IAYT is a psychotherapist and author who co-founded one of the first internationally accredited yoga therapist training programs. She has been leading retreats and training for over 15 years.
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