Yoga for Digestive Disorders :

Just like the face turns red when one is angry, the stomach lining turns red too. And it pours out large amounts of acid and enzymes. Anger, fear, jealousy, anxiety, tension etc. are emotions which influence not only the quality and quantity of secretions in the stomach and intestine, but also alter the blood flow and the motility of the intestine. Many ailments of the digestive system starting from the mouth to the rectum are traceable to stress and a modern lifestyle.
An excellent book, authored by Dr.R.Nagarathna, MD, FRCP and Dr. HR Nagendra, ME, Ph.D that unravels the working of the digestive system and firmly establishes the desirability of definite yoga practices for the healthy working of the digestive system.
Presented with simplicity are detailed directions for various yoga positions and breathing techniques to assist digestive health.
 

Yoga for Back Pain :

With a comprehensive understanding into the dynamics of back pain, this book is designed for persons with back pain as well as yoga therapists. It aims to show how the back works in health and disease as well as the yogic way of handling the problem. Authored by Dr.R.Nagarathna, MD, FRCP and Dr. HR Nagendra, ME, Ph.D, it deals with issues of back pain, spondylosis, neck pain and knee pain through specific practice modules that should be incorporated by everyone who shows a propensity to these disorders.
 

Yoga for Arthritis :

Organized similar to the other yoga therapy booklets in this series, an understanding of arthritis is first obtained by juxtaposing the medical perspective as well as the yoga perspective on this health disorder. A complete and wholesome insight into Arthritis is first obtained, followed by clear cut instructions with pictures on yoga exercises for the same. A complete yogic approach to managing arthritis is taught through a range of postures, breathing techniques, cleansing techniques as well as relaxation techniques.
Dr.R.Nagarathna, MD, FRCP and Dr. HR Nagendra, ME, Ph.D. conclude this insightful exploration into arthritis management with an Integrated Yoga module for Arthritis.
 

Yoga for Anxiety and Depression :

We all experience anxiety or depression at some point or the other in our lives. However, depression and anxiety take the form of disease when their effects are prolonged and disturb the quality of life. This problem has become quite rampant in our affluent modern and progressive societies.
Has Yoga helped people with anxiety and depression?
Yes, sVYASA has systematically recorded case histories of large number of patients with various types of anxiety and depression, and also followed them up for 2 weeks to 10 years after yoga practices.
In this booklet, Dr.R.Nagarathna, MD, FRCP, Dean, Division of Yoga and Life Sciences and Dr. HR Nagendra, ME, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor sVYASA clearly outline various yoga techniques and practices in a practical way for the reader to manage his or her condition.
 

Yoga for Diabetes (Mellitus) :

Diabetes is a lifestyle related condition due to an imbalance in handling a glucose load and is NOT a disease. It is one of the several lifestyle related chronic conditions with an end result of complications that are related to early aging changes resulting in blockage of small and large arteries.
This book is meant to be a reference book for yoga therapists and persons with diabetes to get a right and thorough understanding of the disorder, the role of the individual’s effort to correct one’s own patterns of thinking and also to explain the actual practices that can be practiced by diabetics.
It covers this disorder comprehensively from a yogic point of view, including a focus on diet (which is crucial for diabetics) and various yoga practices including breathing and relaxation techniques.