About the Book

Yoga can be considered as a way of living, rather say way of right living. Reserches have discovered that the regular practice of yoga may produce many produce many health benefits including increased cordiovascular fitness, improved muscular strength and normalistion of brain action. Yoga is a renowned antidote to stresss and promote improved sleeping patterns.

Because of the health benefits of yoga, the practices and principles are being adopted widely and globally.

Yoga is being taught at graduation and post-graduation level in several universities in India and abroa now a days. It's a need of the time to have a good guide for the students and the teachers as well to understand the subject propertly.

The prevent volume of Yoga and Health is a textbook with an objective to fulfil the requirements of theYoga lower. The author has devoted eight precious year to being it to this shape. It contains the information about Yogic aspect of Health. The readers will find it a good source of information for their regular practice of Yoga for their personal benefits. People having this book may guide their personal childern and family members to select their personal capulse of daily. Yoga practice for their Health and wellness. Students at University level will also get good guidance to learn and improve their Yogic knowledge.

Contents:

1. INTRODUCTION TO YOGA & HEALTH

Concept of Subtle Yogic Body

Concept of Health and Disease in Yoga

Yoga & Mental Health

Role of Yoga in Holistic Health

Yoga for Physical Health

Yoga for Mental Health

Yoga for Spiritual Health

2. INTRODUCTION TO YOGA THERAPY

Yoga Therapy: Meaning and Concept

Principles of Yoga Therapy

Principles based on Five Elements

Disciplines in Yoga Therapy

Scope and Limitations in Yoga Therapy

Role of Lifestyle and Diet in Yoga Therapy

3. YOGA FOR PREVENTI0N & HEALTH CARE

Yoga for Children

Yoga for Adolescence

Yogic Practices for Common Man

Yoga for Women

Yoga for Old Age

Yoga for Sports Person

Yoga for Corporate Person

Yoga for Holistic Personality Development

4. YOGIC MANAGEMENT OF COMMON DISORDERS

Yoga Therapy in Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders

Yoga Therapyt for Respiratory Problems

Yoga Therapy for Digestive Disorders

Yoga Therapy for Liver Disorder

Yoga Theraphy in Cardiac Disorders

Yoga and Neurological disorders

Yoga Therapy for Psychological Disorders

5. YOGA PRACTICES

Common Instructions for the Practice

Prerparatory Practices

Surya Namaskar

Meditative, Cultural and Relaxation Asana

Pranayama Practice

Mudra-Bandha

Satkarma Practice

Practice Leadig to Meditation

Special Relaxation Technique: Yoga Nidra