Publisher's Synopsis
From the bestselling author of Yoga: The Iyengar Way comes a unique and inspiring new book combining and explaining the two traditional Indian approaches to health and healing: Yoga and Ayurveda.
Health through Yoga provides step-by-step instructions for postures and relaxation methods to alleviate everything from back pain, headaches and digestive problems to stress and fatigue.
These techniques will also enable you to improve concentration and energy levels, and enhance your general well-being. Combining the Yogic approach to bodywork with the integrated Ayurvedic system of healing provides a complete structure for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of a wide range of common ailments. By discovering your body type (dosha), following Yoga exercise programmes and maintaining spiritual and physical well-being through diet and massage, you can achieve health and harmony.