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Yoga for Wellness: Healing with the Timeless Teachings of Viniyoga [Paperback]

Gary Kraftsow
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Book Description

October 1, 1999 Compass
Mainstream America is finally catching on to what Eastern countries have known for thousands of years--that yoga is not only a great, low-impact way to increase flexibility and reduce stress, it is also useful in healing any number of afflictions, from common aches and pains to chronic diseases and emotional setbacks. In this easy to follow guide for practitioners at all levels, America's leading teacher of Viniyoga emphasizes the physical as well as the spiritual components of healing through yoga. Beginning with a general introduction, he then includes case studies and specific yoga sequences designed to address individual ailments. Best of all, each step of each posture in a sequence is clearly illustrated with its own photograph. The exercises in this book are truly transformative and certain to help those searching for alternatives to mainstream medicine and those looking for a way of becoming more involved in their own physical well-being.

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There's more to yoga than stretching and bending and twisting. In Yoga for Wellness, one of America's top yoga teachers gives a clinic on the holistic nature of yoga practice, especially in regard to healing and well-being. With over a thousand photographs, Gary Kraftsow covers the basic postures, the specific movements of each posture, and how to sequence postures in a routine. More importantly, he moves from form to function, showing how sequences of postures can alleviate ailments in each system of the body, from lower back pain to hypertension--even depression and multiple sclerosis. In case studies of his own clients, we see how Kraftsow's holistic approach has him recommending not only posture prescriptions, but breathing exercises, sound techniques, and visualizations, not to mention such commonly neglected wisdom as eating a healthy breakfast and getting closer to nature. Yoga for Wellness is the rare yoga instruction manual that teaches the basics of yoga while also paying more than just lip service to the original intention of yoga--achieving a balance of mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. --Brian Bruya

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Viniyoga provides a methodology for creating an individualized yoga program (the tradition adapts postures to individuals rather than vice versa), and Kraftsow has been recognized for his ability to train teachers and therapists in this method. Kraftsow's illustrated manual is meant to introduce "yoga for all levels" in a hands-on manner, but he seems unclear about his audience's background. Part 1, about yoga practice, assumes knowledge of anatomy and familiarity with the postures, while Part 2, about yoga therapy, explains physiology in detail too explicit for the reader of Part 1. Still, someone with previous experience in yoga or movement therapy can benefit from the chapters on adapting postures and creating sequences. Recommended for libraries with large health collections.AElizabeth C. Stewart, Portland, ME
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books (October 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140195696
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140195699
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 0.8 x 11.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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As a yoga instructor, I use many yoga books for reference. yogagal60510  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
This well-illustrated, detailed-explanation book has answered so many of my questions. L. A. Day  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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112 of 112 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Landmark Book for Yoga Therapy October 1, 1999
Format:Paperback
I was fortunate to obtain an advance copy of this book at the recent SouthWest Yoga Conference. Over 100 copies sold out in 3 days. No wonder, for in a crowded field, this is a landmark book. Not only yoga therapy, but also for yoga practice in general. Based upon deep understanding of the principles of movement, breath and adaptation, many principles and illustrative examples of therapeutic yoga applications are presented for common aches and pains, chronic disease and emotional health. These sections are preceeded by short, relevant discussions of the anatomy and physiology involved. It is worthwhile to stress that the therapeutic applications are not isolated or stand alone examples but rather logically derive from the Viniyoga principles which are clearly, if succinctly presented in the first two chapters; Principles of Practice and Biomechanics of Movement. These explanations alone may be worth the price of the book for serious yoga students, for the Viniyoga principles are somewhat revolutionary from the perspective of many contemporary yoga practices in America. Yet, when well presented, they are eye opening, intuitive and persuasive, as I am sure many attendees of Gary's popular lecture "Reading the Body for Yoga Therapy" will attest.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book, but not for beginners September 5, 2000
By peg2
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I like this book. I've been trying to get back into my practice for the last couple of years, after a number of orthopedic rehabs. I haven't been too successful; most books are awfully rigid about the "right" way to do the postures.

Then I got my hands on this book. There are still a few postures I can't do, and shouldn't do, and will never be able to do. For the rest, Mr. Kraftsow shows adaptations that are allowing me to ease back into my practice, and feel like I'm doing myself some good. If you've looked everywhere else, try this.

I do have a problem with this book, though. It's not for beginners. It does give decent descriptions of what you should be doing at each stage of a posture, and how each stage should feel, but it doesn't give those things with the descriptions of each series of postures. I think that's a big drawback; you're not going to follow one of his practices and keep flipping backward to find out how exactly to do it. On the other hand, if you're not a beginner, this may be as good a book for you as I'm finding it is for me.

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64 of 67 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The best Yoga book I have ever read!! October 14, 1999
Format:Paperback
The breadth and depth of information in this book will appeal to everyone from the beginning student to the most advanced practioner. It is a book that will be a reference for a lifetime of work in yoga. The photographs and sequences will change the way people think and practice, being a model for all different levels of practioners. I am most grateful to Gary Kraftsow for writing this book and putting down on paper his vast experience in this rich tradition we call Viniyoga.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars I liked it!
It's a good book to use when you are taking a yoga class that requires homework as well as making a sequence of your own. Read more
Published 18 days ago by gleeaddict92
5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga book
I found it to be and excellent reference! Well written, great pictures and good organization. Covers yoga practice and theory.
Published 1 month ago by LjL
3.0 out of 5 stars Too much info for a "newby"
There needs to be an intro ro Yoga for Wellness. This is a case of too much information for someone just getting started
Published 2 months ago by Common Sense
5.0 out of 5 stars great details and images of corrective yoga poses.
Love this book and purchased his other book as well. This is the complete yoga book I have wanted for years. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joan M Finnegan
5.0 out of 5 stars Therapeutic Yoga at it's best!
The teaching of yoga and the practice of yoga can be two very different things. As a student and practitioner of yoga I'm drawn to the Power Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga side of things... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dennis Pelon, Ph.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga for Wellness
I think this book is a great help for a back injury and wish I had found it sooner, thanks
Published 11 months ago by Opie12
2.0 out of 5 stars Kindle version has poor image quality
I lost a copy of this book when I lent it out to a colleague, so I thought it would be nice to have a digital copy since I use the Kindle App on my PC and IPad but after purchasing... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Robert Railey
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, but...
This is a great book, for all the reasons many other reviewers have pointed out, so I won't revisit those points. I have two concerns however. Read more
Published on December 6, 2010 by Joe Livoti
5.0 out of 5 stars Ahhh...Relief!
I bought this book because I was introduced to some Viniyoga during Yoga Teacher Training. I was struck by how amazing I felt doing moves that on the outside did not look that... Read more
Published on July 6, 2010 by Jazmine Luz
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand
The illustrations and explanations are clear and easy to understand. Better, the exercises seem to be working well and as promised.
Published on October 5, 2009 by Lesley J.
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