| View Larger Image | Yoga for Movement Disorders: Rebuilding Strength, Balance and Flexibility for Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia | Spiral-boundby Renee Le Verrier (Author)
| List Price: | $19.95 | | Price: | $13.57 | | You Save: | $6.38 (32%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Spiral-bound | | Publisher: | Merit Publishing | | Edition: | 1 Spist Edition | | Page Count: | 128 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 30, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 34,776th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
A daily guide to yoga practice designed for people with dystonia, muscle imbalance, rigidity, and spasms due to such causes as Parkinson's, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. The focus is on rebuilding strength and flexibility as well as physical and emotional balance. Part 1 prepares the reader for practicing yoga. It includes an introduction, a chapter on how to begin, from where and when to practice, how to use the book, safety precautions, and a note to teachers.Part 2 flows as a yoga class would, with breathing exercises, modified poses, and guided relaxation. The poses presented in later chapters include a variety of difficulty levels, from seated to standing, with step-by-step directions and easy-to-follow photos. The mind/body connection is woven throughout,and each chapter concludes with a brief list of why the day's practice is beneficial along with suggestions of how to apply the poses and concepts to everyday activities. LIM (Less Is More) Yoga, it tones and stretches gently, without exertion and with an emphasis on relaxation. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 8 reviews)
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Strength, balance and Flexibility by C. King (Sun City West, AZ USA)  4 Stars
June 30, 2009
The Yoga For Movement Disorders book carefully lays out yoga activities that can be accomplished while sitting or standing, and can be done by persons with Parkinson's Disease. Exercise and stretching are essential in maintainance for PD.
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Excellent! by C. Allen (Peabody MA)  5 Stars
June 12, 2009
This yoga book is a great addition to the home yoga library. The author provides clear descriptions of supported poses and includes photos for each step as well. The book has many helpful tips for those dealing with movement issues - which would be of great assistance to both instructors and students.
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A wonderful healing guide for those with and without PD by P. Spear (Chicago, IL USA) 5 Stars
April 18, 2009
I have arthritis and found Renee's instructional guide to be perfect for me. I have really benefitted from both the sitting and standing poses. The text lifts my spirits on each reading. I sent this book to a friend who has a very aggressive form of PD. Here is what she had to say about Renee's guide:
"I am finally getting around to thanking you for the great yoga book you sent. I
waited intentionally to contact you to see if Yoga works for me , IT DOES!!!
After stiff, slow extensor muscles, balance is my major problem. Yoga has
affected both symptoms positively. The change in slow and gradual but quite
clear.The book itself is wonderful in that it doesn't ask you to do anything
you can't do and the illustrations are superb. Even I can Figure out the
various poses.So I've become a real convert I've even bought a classic yoga
leotard. Interestingly, I think yoga does more for my problems than the
standard exercise regimien offered by our local Parkinson's support
group.Sooooo..... I thank you sincerely for the gift of the book and the gift
of yoga as a way of treating Parkinson's symptoms. Yoga has clearly improved
the quality of my life and for this I am eternally grateful."
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Upright and Breathing by Michelle Wegler (Minnesota) 5 Stars
January 17, 2009
Breathe. How many times a day do I encourage patients who are struggling through a therapy task? Every day, for sure. Now I have a better way of teaching people to use their breath better - yoga.
"Yoga for Movement Disorders" teaches yoga in a way that can benefit a wide range of people who may otherwise think that yoga is "too hard." The book is well written, fully illustrated, and the spine allows for the book to lay flat when open.
The techniques are gentle and self-paced. Each pose is graded from easier to more challenging. There are encouraging words along the way. And, as an OT, I like the "Applying it to your day" segment of each pose.
This book would be an asset in rehab departments, nursing home activity depts., and adult day care centers.
I look forward to using it with the people who come to me for therapy.
Breath... . Yoga for Movement Disorders: Rebuilding Strength, Balance and Flexibility for Parkinson's Disease and Dystonia
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Great book for anyone with a movement disorder by Rogers Hartmann (Los Angeles, CA) 5 Stars
December 30, 2008
I am a Dystonia patient and was given this book for Christmas. I love all of the variations of poses since I have a number of physical limitations. Also, her explanation of the poses is very easy to follow. Excellent book. Thank you, Renee!
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