McCall, Timothy, M.D. <br/><br/>
Yoga as medicine  : the yogic prescription for health & healing : a yoga journal book 
 Yoga as medicine :  the yogic prescription for health and healing 
/ by Timothy McCall ; photographs by Michal Venera 
 - New York  : Bantam Books  , 2007 
 - 568 p.  : illus.  ; 24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index 
<br/><br/> Beginning with an overview of the history and science of yoga, Dr. McCall describes the many different techniques in the yoga tool kit; explains what yoga does and who can benefit from it (virtually everyone ); and provides lavishly illustrated and minutely detailed instructions on starting a yoga practice geared to your fitness level and your health status. Yoga as Medicine offers a wealth of practical information, including how to: *Utilize yogic tools, including postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, for both prevention and healing of illness *Master the art of becoming more in tune with your body *Communicate more effectively with your doctor *Adopt therapeutic yoga practices as either an alternative or a complement to surgery and to expensive, sometimes dangerous medications *Practice safely Find an instructor and a style of yoga that are right for you. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780553384062 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2006038917 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>101293239   DNLM 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Yoga---Therapeutic use<br/>Yoga
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RM727.Y64  / M43 2007 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>613.7 MCC 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>WB 890  / M4776y 2007