Yoga as Medicine

CONTENTS

Author’s Note

How to Use This Book

Introduction: A Leap of Faith

PART ONE: YOGA AS MEDICINE

1. Yoga as Medicine

2. The Science of Yoga

3. Yoga for Stress Relief

4. Bringing a Yogic Perspective to Your Health Care

PART TWO: THE PRACTICE OF YOGA

5. Doing Yoga Safely

6. Choosing a Style of Yoga and a Teacher

7. Getting Started and Keeping It Going

PART THREE: YOGA THERAPY IN ACTION

8. Anxiety and Panic Attacks

13. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

14. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

17. Fibromyalgia

19. Heart Disease

20. High Blood Pressure

22. Infertility

24. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

26. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

27. Overweight and Obesity

Afterword: The Future of Yoga as Medicine

Appendix 1. Avoiding Common Yoga Injuries

Appendix 2. Sources of Further Information

Appendix 3. Sanskrit Glossary

Appendix 4. Sanskrit Words in Asana Names

Acknowledgments

Teacher Photo Credits