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The relief of these symptoms through simple and easy to perform yoga
practices is the essential purpose of this book.
Orthodox medicine is now becoming more and more
aware of the importance of the balance between mind and body,
realizing that most physical ailments have their origins in poor
mental functioning as well as poor physical conditioning.
Allopathic medicines (drugs) etc. have been abused and the upsurge
of alternative therapies is fast finding a niche in the overall
health management field. The reasons for this are simplicity and
lack of side effects, the latter being seen all too often today.
The practices contained in this book are
simple, effective and proven and are thoroughly recommended to all
those whose continuing good health is a "sine qua non" for their
life.
This concise book contains practices which,
although only a small part of the overall yoga system are extremely
relevant to our well being. They have been selected with skill,
keeping in mind the special requirements of those who suffer from
the stress and tension associated with modern living.
The exercises contained in this booklet have been perfected over
the centuries to encourage the ductless glands (adrenals,
thyroid and pituitary) to normalize their output and "tune up" the
body.
Yoga asanas and postures are not just exercises
as such. Although certain postures may be done dynamically, like
those to reduce weight etc, essentially, yoga postures are
positions which the individual adopts in order to rejuvenate,
balance and ultimately control various voluntary and involuntary
body processes. Each position involves specific parts of the body
and all the practices, physical and mental, have the dual aspects of
stimulation and pacification.
Most disease in the body occurs through body
abuse. More often than not this is caused through a basic ignorance
of one's own body. Initially your practices provide you with a way
of knowing your own body strengths and limitations. With practice,
these techniques will increase your stress competence and decrease
those weaknesses which prevent you from experiencing optimum
fitness.
Attempts to prove the total credits of yoga in a
world steeped in the doubts and confusions that only a material age
can produce, would be a waste of time so what is presented herein
is purely practical; for you to test yourself.
Besides the exercises, this book explains in some
depth, esoteric techniques which are extremely simple yet
remarkably effective in maintaining and restoring optimum
health.
Techniques of simple detoxification and deep
relaxation are taught in a very easy-to-self-do manner,
something that you will find yourself coming back to again and again
due to the immediate benefits that they provide.
Besides, this book has exclusive therapy
routines drawn out for you based on specific health disorders.
These routines can be used as a ready-reckoner to know what
exercises to practice for different conditions.
It is only fair to say without any exaggeration
that a little regular yoga practice brings about the miracle of
health. A feeling of well-being will be the guaranteed outcome of
conscientious performance of these exercises, commenced slowly and
increased accordingly as the body responds
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Naga
Swami Satyavedananda belongs to the lineage of the Satyananda Yoga
tradition. He is a direct disciple of Swami Satyananda by whom he
was trained in India between 1968 and 1975. 
