Gentle Yoga for Healing: Mind Body Spirit [Paperback]

Annalisa Cunningham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2003

Simple, accessible, and life affirming: these are the gentlest of Hatha yoga exercises, easy-to-do poses and postures that heal the body and nurture the spirit. Every move shown in these appealing photographs becomes a tool for self-empowerment, reducing stress, and increasing receptivity to wellness. The various components of a comprehensive program are offered, with all the elements working together to create a total healing practice. Start with positive affirmations, visualizations, and journal writing that will become part of your daily yoga lifestyle. Take instruction in proper breathing, which will bring energy and calm to the mind. Try the 35 basic postures, all with specific guidelines and photos, and follow with deep relaxation and meditation. To make the yoga more effective, there's additional advice on eating well; special counsel for those recovering from injury and illness; techniques for self-massage; and ideas for combining yoga and nature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (October 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806945842
• ISBN-13: 978-0806945842
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on this subject, February 15, 2010

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Matthew Robinson "mattnchico" (Orland, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Annalisa Cunningham was by far one of the best and most inspirational people that I know. I took a yoga class from her for a semester in college. With the stress of school and work, yoga was a blessing for me. She is a specialist in pain management and massage therapy as well. This book is amazing, full color, tons of facts about nutrition, recipes, and of course lots of yoga poses. She even has a 28 day routine for exercises and the best part is, it is gentle yoga with beginning and advanced poses depending on your flexibility.

Highly Recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle Yoga, April 22, 2011

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A friend and I went to yoga classes together and when we want to practice yoga at home this is the book we use. It is great for visual reminders of the poses as we are never sure if we're remembering to do them right. I love this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book, January 23, 2011

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Jane Adams (Kalispell, Montana) - See all my reviews
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Yoga for Healing by Annalisa Cunningham is a really wonderful book. I've been practicing yoga for 33 years, teaching for 12, and have a huge library of yoga books, so I feel confident saying this book is well worth owning. It is a beautiful book with clear large photos, and she offers much wisdom, in an accessible down-to-earth writing style. It is a perfect introduction for those new to yoga, but also has much to offer more seasoned practitioners that is not found in other books. For example, I taught a workshop recently on creating positive change in one's life, and as part it we did yoga with the affirmations from Annalisa's book, and the participants loved them. Thank you Annalisa!