Yoga Therapy & Integrative Medicine: Where Ancient Science Meets Modern Medicine - Softcover

Larry Payne Ph.D.; Terra Gold M.A.LAc.; Eden Goldman D.C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159120366X ISBN 13: 9781591203667

Publisher: Basic Health Publications, Inc., 2014

Synopsis

Introducing the first Integrative Medical text to link modern medicine and alternative therapies to Yoga. A user-friendly reference guide, detailing a wide range of approaches, the book is designed to educate medical professionals, students, yoga teachers, academia, and the general public on alternative treatment methods and the game-changing therapeutic framework for Yoga therapy's application as a complementary treatment approach.

About this title

About the Author:

Internationally respected yoga teacher and leader in the field of Yoga Therapy. Currently director of the Yoga Therapy RX program at Loyola Marymount University.

Licensed practitioner of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, Yoga Therapy, and clinical nutrition.

Wellness-based chiropractor, certified Yoga Therapist, physical rehabilitation specialist, and owner of the Yoga Doctors Maniram in West Los Angeles.

Review:

"Yoga Therapy & Integrative Medicine" brings together some of the world's leading health professionals, researchers, and renowned yoga therapists to share clinical experiences, effective uses of yoga therapies, and knowledge to help redone how we can integrate and us yoga therapy as an essential modality within healthcare. I recommend this book wholeheartedly." --Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder & President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute

"This is the first scientifically backed book on integrating yoga therapy with conventional medicine. Exceptionally written by authorities in both fields and beautifully illustrated. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the future of yoga therapy and the future of medicine." --Dilip Sarkar, M.D., F.A.C.S., C.A.P., President, International Association of Yoga Therapists

"The emerging field of yoga therapy is finding its footing in the West, and this book will be a major contribution to that success. Not only is the content broad and engaging, it is thorough and relevant. I recommend this book very enthusiastically to both yoga teachers and yoga therapists, but additionally to those in the medical field." --Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., P.T.

About this edition

• Publisher: Basic Health Publications, Inc.
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 159120366X
• ISBN 13: 9781591203667
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 656
• Editor: Carol Rosenberg
• Illustrator: Albert Soratorio