Product guide

Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods, and Practices for Common Ailments

Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods, and Practices for Common Ailments is a reference by Mark Stephens on adapting yoga practices for common health conditions. It covers condition-specific asanas, pranayama, and meditation, with an approach spanning musculoskeletal concerns, reproductive health, and mental and emotional wellbeing.

At a glance

Organizes yoga-based approaches around specific common health conditions.
Discusses asanas, pranayama, and meditation as adaptable practice tools.
Combines perspectives from yoga, Ayurveda, and scientific medical approaches to health.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Condition-focused coverage may help yoga teachers adapt classes to varied student needs.
The substantial 720-page length makes it suited to reference use across a broad range of topics.
The scope includes musculoskeletal injuries, reproductive health, and mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns.

Cons

Its broad subject coverage and reference-oriented format may be more material than readers seeking a short, narrowly focused practice guide need.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	North Atlantic Books
Publication date	November 7, 2017
Language	English
Print length	720 pages
ISBN-10	1623171067
ISBN-13	978-1623171063

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	3.68 pounds
Dimensions	7.95 x 1.65 x 10 inches

What to know before buying

The book describes yoga practices in relation to health conditions. Treat it as a yoga reference, not a substitute for individualized medical advice or care.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Yoga teachers seeking ideas for adapting classes to students with differing needs.
Yoga therapists and students interested in condition-specific yoga practices.
Readers looking for a broad reference connecting yoga, Ayurveda, and health approaches.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a brief introduction to general yoga practice.
Anyone expecting a personalized medical treatment plan.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 224 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and useful as a practical reference, with positive remarks about its content and relevance to yoga teachers. That reported reception suits its broad, 720-page reference format, though ratings alone cannot show how well a particular section fits an individual reader's needs.

Positive themes

Customers describe the book as informative.
Feedback praises its content and usefulness as a reference.
One customer calls it a must-have for yoga teachers.

Frequently asked questions

What does this book cover?

The listing describes condition-specific asanas, pranayama, and meditation for common ailments, alongside discussion of yoga, Ayurveda, and scientific medical approaches.

Who is the book aimed at?

The description specifically presents it as a practical resource for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and students adapting practice to health needs.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 720 pages, so it is positioned as a substantial reference rather than a short guide.