Intro; Half Title; Of Related Interest; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword by Aadil Palkhivala; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I: Principles and Practices of Yoga for a Happy Back; Part II: Teaching Yoga for a Happy Back; References; Index; Chapter 1 Concepts in Yoga Therapy; Chapter 2 Functional Anatomy: Structure, Movement, and Screening the Spine; Chapter 3 When it Really Hurts: Relieving Acute Back Pain; Chapter 4 Opening the Hips: The Key to Lower Back Health; Chapter 5 Demystifying the Sacroiliac Joint; Chapter 6 Creating Space: Traction
Chapter 7 What is the Core Exactly? Abdominal Strengthening and Back PainChapter 8 Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Looking Inward; Chapter 9 Sequencing and the Art of Teaching; Chapter 10 Sequences to Treat Specific Conditions
Summary
This instructional guide provides training for yoga teachers and physical therapists on how to use yoga therapy to relieve back pain and improve spinal health. Fully illustrated with photographs and line drawings, it also includes essential information on how to design effective classes and individual sessions
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed May 27, 2016)