| Description |
xv, 199 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Common health problems of health professionals -- How yoga works -- A short history of yoga -- Some yoga essentials -- On your way with yoga -- Yoga exercises at work -- Exercises at home -- Advanced yoga practice -- Concentration and meditation -- Addresses and literature |
| Summary |
"Mental stress and chronic pain are leading causes for failure and breakdown in nursing and other health professions. This unique book contains a series of Yoga exercises specifically for the fatigue-stricken health professional. This book details a Yoga practice for managing stress and relieving pain, while gaining the strength necessary to work efficiently for patients and with colleagues." "The exercises are presented within an anatomical and physical framework, with health professionals describing the afflicted part of the body, reasons for pain, and the beneficial effects of Yoga." "This book: offers a tested therapy to health professionals to resolve mental and physical stress from work; Explains Yoga using titles and languages familiar to health professionals as well as excellent photos; and Is usable both inside and outside healthcare settings."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Yoga -- Therapeutic use.
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Nurses -- Diseases -- Exercise therapy.
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Yoga.
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Self Care.
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| Genre/Form |
Nurses Instruction.
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| LC no. |
2008037763 |
| ISBN |
9780826138323 |
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