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A comprehensive and fully accessible guide to understanding and managing asthma through yoga, encouraging sufferers away from exclusive reliance on drugs in favour of using the ancient wisdom of yoga to control the condition themselves through the powers of breathing and of the mind.The number of asthma sufferers has risen sharply since the mid 1980s, with 10 million sufferers in the US and 3.7 million in the UK. Although many people are able to control their condition with drugs, it is still a serious condition- every six hours somebody dies from asthma in the UK.In Yoga Beats Asthma, qualified nurse and experienced yoga teacher Stella Weller reveals how yoga can help sufferers move away from reliance on powerful drugs for treatment.The powerful breathing techniques and exercises outlined in the book show sufferers how to support their respiratory system and help prevent, control and lessen the severity of an attack .This essential resource is ideal for sufferers of all ages, as well as parents of asthmatic children who want to help treat the problem naturally.The book includes an explanation of the breathing system, helping readers to understand what asthma is and how it is triggered. The yoga approach to asthma and how and why it works is also clearly explained.This highly practical and accessible guide includes: • physical exercises (asanas) • breathing exercises (pranayama) • mind power • coping with anxiety and panic to prevent attacks • relaxation exercises • nutritional advice.

New ebook edition of this popular yoga book – with exercises selected to care for the back and spine.The Yoga Back Book is an ideal programme for people who suffer from back, neck or other related problems.This new edition contains black and white photography to illustrate the yoga postures and is designed throughout to create an attractive, easy to follow workbook feel.The Yoga is gentle and non-stressful so it will not put undue pressure on the back or spine. The exercises effect a gradual stretching, strengthening and relaxing of the back that will help to ease away the causes of back ache.safe, simple controlled exercises with synchronised breathing.• learn to sit, stand, bend, get up and lie down with out causing pain.• techniques to incorporate into daily schedules• explains how the back works and what can go wrong• provides tips for general back care – including nutrition for a healthy back and spine.

Back and neck pain has now reached epidemic proportions, with millions suffering from some degree of spine-related ailment. Complete Back Workbook is an essential guide that will help you take active care of your back.The book explores the causes contributing to back and neck pain, and the best ways of coping with it. There’s advice on good posture and the impact of bad habits in daily life, plus easy exercises and strategies for promoting back healing. It also tackles a number of common ailments and gives a range of healing options including acupuncture, acupressure and massage and invasive therapies such as injections and surgery.Packed with stretching and strengthening exercises for the neck, back, abdomen and legs that are inspired and informed by yoga and pilates, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone suffering from back-related problems.