Yoga-Therapie in der Praxis

The standard work on the healing effects of yoga. In yoga therapy, the body and breathing exercises of classical yoga are applied to a wide range of physical and psychological issues. Bitta Boerger has been working for many years as a yoga teacher, including in the therapeutic field. In collaboration with Dr. Judith Schäfer, an orthopedic physician, and psychology lecturer Daniel Helbig, she dedicates her comprehensive manual to a variety of physical and mental ailments. Acute back pain and posture-related issues are examined alongside high blood pressure, respiratory diseases, anxiety, and trauma. They take into account both the ancient Indian healing knowledge of Ayurveda and the insights of modern Western medicine. The authors place special emphasis on practical implementation. For each topic area, there are illustrative exercise examples that are embedded in a solid foundational knowledge. Numerous photos and detailed illustrations make yoga therapy in practice an indispensable standard work for anyone who wants to tailor yoga to the individual complaints and problems of body, mind, and soul.