Yoga for Fibromyalgia: Move, Breathe, and Relax to Improve Your Quality of Life
January 17, 2010 by admin
Filed under Fibromyalgia Books
- ISBN13: 9781930485167
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Fibromyalgia, which affects more women than men, is characterized by widespread pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points — places on the body where slight pressure causes pain. Although mainstream medicine has yet to devise a successful plan for treating fibromyalgia, yoga offers sensible strategies for managing, and sometimes overcoming, the pain. Written by a yoga teacher and suitable for both yoga novices and veteran… More >>
Yoga for Fibromyalgia: Move, Breathe, and Relax to Improve Your Quality of Life
In Part I the author says FM is a “arthritis-related condition.” It’s not. That’s pretty well covered in the research conducted over the last few years. As a person living with FM and an advocate for awareness and continued research I have a hard time taking the rest of a book titled “Yoga for FM” that was just published this year seriously after that intro to the illness. As a yoga practitioner for 30 years, there’s nothing dangerous for the PWF in this book. Good for the newcomer to yoga.
Rating: 3 / 5
I applaud the concept of Yoga for Fibro. I can’t seem to do the exercises without constantly referring to the book which kind of destroys the relaxation part of yoga. Wish there was a DVD or even a CD. It suggests that you record your own voice with the instructions, but who has a tape recorder these days? I would do much better listening to a soothing voice telling me what to do or focus on than listening to my own voice. Great idea, bad medium.
Rating: 3 / 5
This book is a nice place to begin for people with chronic pain. If you are new to yoga and feel intimidated by it do to chronic pain issues begin here. The author is no expert on Fibro, but the yoga poses and modifications are helpful.
Rating: 4 / 5
This book has easy to follow pictures of yoga poses along with text that helps to fine-tune the movements for individual activity levels. I’ve had Fibromyalgia for over 20 years and I find this book to be helpful for pain management and relaxation.
Rating: 5 / 5
I found this book to be very helpful. The author is very well-informed and the writing is easy to follow. This books offers great tips on managing fibro through yoga!
Rating: 5 / 5