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Yoga today is universally acknowledged as a natural way to sound health and overall physical and mental well-being. The book packs over 100 yogic asanas thoroughly illustrated, and backed by well-designed techniques to perform specific exercise from first step to the last with each explanation followed by the therapeutic advantages of that posture.

Yoga is accepted today as a natural way to sound inner health and overall physical and mental well-being. I have found the book easy to understand and practice. It packs over 100 yogic asanas thoroughly illustrated, and backed by well-designed techniques to perform specific exercise from first step to the last with each explanation followed by the therapeutic advantages of that posture.

Is it a starting point for newcomers?

A comment in the description from a reader says the book is “easy to understand and practice”. The description itself does not say whether you need previous experience.

Who is behind Yoga for Health?

The author named in the title is N. S. Ravishankar.

What is this book about?

The description says the book includes over 100 yogic asanas that are thoroughly illustrated, with well-designed techniques that take you from the first step to the last.

What can readers expect to find inside?

It says each explanation is followed by the “therapeutic advantages” of that posture.

This is a summary of the book description, not medical advice.

What does research say about yoga and health?

Yoga is often described as good for health, and research gives a more measured answer. The NCCIH page on yoga says studies suggest yoga may help with general wellness, neck pain, some headaches, anxiety symptoms and menopause symptoms, while noting that different styles make results hard to compare.

A hundred or more postures can look overwhelming, and nobody needs them all. Many routines rely on a handful of poses practised well. Specific techniques for specific complaints should be checked with someone who understands your condition.

Yoga is a complement to medical care and is not a substitute for it. Tell your doctor about your practice and ask whether any poses should be avoided in your case.

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Book: Yoga for Health by NS RAVISHANKAR
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