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

Wow!We have come to expect comprehensive yoga textbooks from Mark Stephens. We also know about his balanced application of scholarly research and practical experience. But with this book, he has set a new benchmark for instructional yoga books. Yoga Therapy does not simply address important subject matter, it dos so with thorough research backed up with over 80 pages of notes and bibliographic references. When Stephens makes an assertion about something, he then goes on to provide several related references that we can then use to go deeper into the topic. Despite the academic seriousness of the book, in the end it is a practical guide to healing with yoga. There are hundreds of clear instructional photos showing how to use modified yoga postures, including with props, to help heal a wide variety of injuries. I think every yoga teacher will want this book as a reference in working with injured students.

Mark Stephen's books: Teaching Yoga, and Yoga Sequencing, have been my yoga bibles since I started teaching. I reference them constantly as an invaluable resource for teaching, and home practice. Since my books are well loved/wore down, I was thrilled to get my hands on this new book, Yoga Therapy. I had very high hopes, and the book delivered beyond my expectations. It's almost twice as thick as his other books, but not in a bad way. The book is well organized, and HIGHLY informative. Students with ailments arrive at my class frequently, and I feel ill equipped to tailor a practice specific to their needs in a public setting. This book has given me the tools, and confidence to hone in on individuals needing special attention, while simultaneously leading an effective class for everyone. From sport related injuries, to pregnancy, Yoga Therapy will deepen your understanding of the human body/experience, making you a more effective teacher, and practitioner.

Thank you Mark Stephens for providing yoga instructors across the globe with such a tremendous resource for teaching and personal practice!If you've ever taken a yoga class with Mark (or read one of his other books), you know that he is a WEALTH of information about yoga postures and the anatomy. Mark has taken that knowledge and understanding, combined it with resources from numerous experts in the field and produced what I'm deeming a Yoga Therapy "Bible" because it's such a vast and valuable resource. I'm so happy to have this information along with Mark's other books that help me with Sequencing, Adjustments, Cuing, and various aspects of Teaching Yoga. I can't retain information like Mark does, so it's really nice for me to have all of this information at my fingertips so I can access it any time I need it.I'm attaching a few photos so you can see how thick this book is (and I have small fingers :) ) and to give you an idea of how much is covered -- the Table of Contents is actually 5 pages long, but this helps you see how thoroughly Mark delves in the various body systems and also explores specific methods and practices -- (sandwiched in between chapters on The Origins and Sources of Yoga Therapy and Healing Common Conditions as well as a brief Introduction and Epilogue).

Yoga is an ancient subject so there are varying views and opinions. The author debunks several theories with no evidence. He is particularly biased against the the benefits and healing abilities of ayurveda. It is obvious he is not well versed on the subject of this ancient healing system. I bought this book as a tool for teaching my teachers, and we found too many errors in the book, from philosophy to anatomy. This book appears to be a culmination of exerps from dozens of books out there. Very disappointed with the rave reviews from well known yoga teachers and important bodies. It's obvious they didn't read the book, otherwise they would have noted all the errors. Sorry to be so negative, but it's important for yoga teachers to know.

Jeanette MacDonald writes...Thank you Mark Stephens for providing yet again an invaluable resource to the yoga community. Having practiced with Mark for over 10 years as well as taken his teacher training, I'm in awe of Mark's knowledge and recall of his many sources, life adventures, and wisdom. "Yoga Therapy" is engaging and creates a practical resource for yoga teachers, practitioners, therapists and anyone longing to deepen their individual practice. Mark's forever encouragement, guidance, patience and experience shine through in his teachings and writings. We all know we feel better when practicing, Mark provides insight as to why that is and gives specific asanas to help guide anyone with intention, focus and breath to heal their physical and mental ailments.The balance of extended research, wisdom and experience provide practical knowledge to improve overall well being. From pregnancy to sports injury to fatigue to restless sleep "Yoga Therapy" will deepen your understanding of the human body. It will help guide you to guide others all the while encouraging movement to free up space in the body and in mind. Enjoy the journey of Yoga and Breeeaaattthhheee!

As a certified yoga teacher, I recommend all of this author's books as a basis of personal or professional teaching. I found the print to be of faint quality and have spoken to the author and apparent this publisher has his ear. Be sure to spiral bind all his books at Staples for a minimal cost so that you can open the book wide without wearing the binding.

For the serious yogi or yoga therapist one of my "go to texts" that is just excellent - Stephens writes with clarity, authority and tons of insight - highly recommend this one!

Best book out here on yoga therapy for conditions

I have read a few book on yoga therapy and this is a good one. But even though it is a big book that goes into a lot of detail about the human body it is not concise enough when it comes to recommending specific routines for specific ailments.If you say had digestive trouble it should have said concentrate on specific exercises ,eat this avoid that.You should see an improvement with in x numbers of weeks

This is a great book. Packed with so much information. Totally recommend it; great book for students and teachers. Would highly recommend it.

Amazing yoga therapie book. Very useful with loads of knowledge and thorough information on anatomy and healing. Highly recommend.

Using for my new course

If you are thinking of buying the Kindle Edition, there is a publication error in a diagram of the bones of the arm labelling the Humerus as “Scapula”. They are not the same, and I would love to see this error corrected because this is a book often listed as a YTT resource. (Top Left of attached photo is the excerpt from the ebook)Will add in more review as I read on.Okay, so found more errors in the Diagram of the knee with misspelled anatomy. Petalla instead of Patella.I would recommend ignoring all of the books Computer Generated diagrams, and sticking primarily to the text which seems to actually explain the anatomy accurately.Disappointing after reading so many positive reviews.