Bibliograph

Yoga and Parkinson's disease, a journey to health and healing, Peggy van Hulsteyn, with Barbara Gage and Connie Fisher ; photographs by Jeanie Puleston Fleming, PhD

Type

Label

Yoga and Parkinson's disease, a journey to health and healing, Peggy van Hulsteyn, with Barbara Gage and Connie Fisher ; photographs by Jeanie Puleston Fleming, PhD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-112) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Yoga and Parkinson's disease

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

829754866

Responsibility statement

Peggy van Hulsteyn, with Barbara Gage and Connie Fisher ; photographs by Jeanie Puleston Fleming, PhD

Sub title

a journey to health and healing

Summary

Yoga is one of the most beneficial complementary therapies for Parkinson's disease, helping to increase flexibility, correct posture, and in general, enhance the quality of life. The authors provide an easy-to-follow and encouraging guide for bringing the benefits of yoga into your life

Table Of Contents

Foreword / by Scott J. Sherman -- Yoga to the rescue. My story ; Research and findings on yoga for Parkinson's disease ; How to use this book ; An introduction to yoga -- The poses. Supine postures (lying on your back) ; Prone postures (on knees or belly) ; Seated poses ; Standing postures ; Yoga snacks: approachable postures to begin your day or when you have limited time or energy ; Meditation

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