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Author Van Hulsteyn, Peggy.

Title Yoga and Parkinson's disease : a journey to health and healing / Peggy van Hulsteyn, with Barbara Gage and Connie Fisher ; photographs by Jeanie Puleston Fleming, PhD.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Demos Medical Publishing, LLC, [2013]
©2013

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Location Call No. Status
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  616.833 VAN HULSTEYN    Check Shelf
 Southington Library - Adult  616.833 VAN    Check Shelf
Description xx, 116 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-112) and index.
Contents Foreword / by Scott J. Sherman -- Yoga to the rescue. My story ; Research and findings on yoga for Parkinson's disease ; How to use this book ; An introduction to yoga -- The poses. Supine postures (lying on your back) ; Prone postures (on knees or belly) ; Seated poses ; Standing postures ; Yoga snacks: approachable postures to begin your day or when you have limited time or energy ; Meditation.
Summary Yoga is one of the most beneficial complementary therapies for Parkinson's disease, helping to increase flexibility, correct posture, and in general, enhance the quality of life. The authors provide an easy-to-follow and encouraging guide for bringing the benefits of yoga into your life.
Subject Parkinson's disease -- Exercise therapy.
Yoga -- Therapeutic use.
Mind and body.
Added Author Gage, Barbara, 1943-
Fisher, Connie, 1948-
ISBN 9781936303502 paperback
1936303507 paperback
9781617051722 (ebk.)
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