Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing by Yoga Journal, Timothy McCall Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing
Book Review: I'd like to stop the world and finish reading this book.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've found an incredible tool here--one that gives hope to a middle-aged, out of shape person that there are real alternatives to western medicine. The scope is encyclopedic but not daunting. The individuals who demonstrate the exercises and poses did not step off a fashion runway; there are real people of all sizes. And unlike the recent article about yoga in Vanity Fair, McCall clearly recognizes that African-Americans practice yoga too. Perhaps if more people read Dr. McCall's book, the failing health system Michael Moore documents in his most recent film would at least be failing a smaller number of people. Thank you, Dr. McCall, for what will be an invaluable resource.Book Review: Molded
Summary: 1 Stars
This book was under all critique. It was completely molded and dreadfully wrapped. So I am not able to read it. It cost me enough too!
Book Review: Must have if you are serious about Yoga
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been practicing Yoga for many years and see the difference that it has made for me. This book really qualifies the benfits that I have seen personally and it has helped to structure poses for my specific requirements. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to deepen their understanding and practice of Yoga.Book Review: Not a Book to be Missed
Summary: 5 Stars
I liked this book a lot. Anyone who likes Yoga should enjoy this book. I will be giving this book to friends who I think can benefit from Yoga. I am also giving a copy to my M.D. son. I think every doctor should read it.Book Review: Proof Any Body Can Do Yoga
Summary: 4 Stars
Different from the standard yoga books that instruct on basic or common poses and sequences, this book allows everyone to do yoga. There are poses to aid people who suffer from various health issues, from headaches to AIDS; the diversity of ages, body sizes and ethnic backgrounds reinforces the assurance that yoga can be for everybody.
Although the poses may be basic or known to those whom practice, understanding which poses assist for what health issue and the particular sequence is important to helping the problem being addressed. There is much written information, but the layout of the book makes it easy to go directly to the ailment you wish to deal with; by following the pictures one can quickly asses the poses that can help.
A great reference for yoga instructors, personal trainers, physical therapists and those that have practiced yoga. It may be a bit confusing and overwhelming for those that are beginners or have previously not tried yoga.