The Yoga Back Book-The Gentle Yet Effective Way to Spinal Health

by Stella Weller

1993

Library's review

The Yoga Back Book offers an ideal programme for the millions of people sufffering from backache and related problems. It is a gentle yet effective approach to attaining and maintaining spinal health without drugs or surgery.

With the healp of sixty clear black and white drawings you'll learn-

Safe,
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simple, controlled stretching exercises done with concentration and synchronized breathing.
To sit, stand, bend, get up and lie down without harming your back or incurring pain.
To become more sensitive to the warning signals of an impending back problem and what you can do to prevent it.
Numerous relaxation techniques you can incoprporate into daily schedules to help you cope effectively wiith stress.

Stella Weller is a Registered Nurse who has taught yoga and stress management techniques to hundreds of students.

Contents

Introduction
1 Back basics
2 Body moves
3 Diet for a healthy back
4 Warming up and cooling down
5 Essential back exercises
6 Abdominal backing
7 Using the legs to spare the back
8 Relaxing for a pain-free back
9 Back talk for special needs
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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ISBN

772527833

Publication

Thorsons An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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