Yoga as Therapeutic Exercise is a practical guide to prescribing yoga exercises therapeutically for common health problems‎.‎ The book is aimed at all manual therapists‎,‎ as well as yoga teachers working with beginners and physically restricted or older students‎.‎ It describes how to modify yoga postures for a wide range of patients and conditions‎,‎ integrating relaxation‎,‎ stretching and strengthening‎.‎ Written in an accessible style and with a very practical layout‎,‎ it describes the principles and aims of this exercise approach before providing groups of exercises for specific areas of the body ‎(‎feet and knees‎,‎ pelvis‎,‎ spine‎,‎ shoulder girdle‎,‎ neck‎,‎ arms and hands‎)‎‎.‎ Exercises are classified from basic to advanced level and supported by clear illustrative photographs and precise descriptions‎.‎ KEY FEATURES Includes basic tests to find the appropriate exercises Gives advice for patient compliance Presents basic exercises for all areas of the body Helps patients build up a successful individual form of practice Luise Worle and Erik Pfeiff both lecture and teach throughout Europe‎.‎ Luise is a yoga teacher and osteopath‎;‎ Erik is a psychotherapist and bodywork therapist‎.‎

• Author‎:‎ Luise Worle‎,‎ Erik Pfeiff
• Publisher‎:‎ Churchill Livingstone
• ISBN‎:‎ 9780702033834