Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care

Researchers and therapists have collaborated to produce the first book that explores the science and practice of yoga and offers comprehensive coverage of research findings and their implications for all those using yoga as a therapeutic intervention. This substantial work is highly illustrated and fully referenced to enable the reader to pinpoint and understand research trials relating to different body systems. Practical advice is given on how to interpret the research and the implications of its findings for practice in yoga therapy and in traditional healthcare settings.