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2018 Romy Phillips and Z Altug
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ISBN 13: 978-1-4621-2891-4
Published by Plain Sight Publishing, an imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc.
2373 W. 700 S., Springville, UT 84663
Distributed by Cedar Fort, Inc., www.cedarfort.com
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA
Names: Phillips, Romy, 1961 author. | Altug, Ziya, author.
Title: Yoga forma : a visual resource guide for the spine and lower back / Romy Philips [and] Z. Altug.
Description: Springville, Utah : Plain Sight Publishing, An imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc., [2018] | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2018009473 (print) | LCCN 2018011495 (ebook) | ISBN 9781462128914 (epub, pdf, mobi) | ISBN 9781462122219 (perfect bound : alk. paper)
Subjects: LCSH: Hatha yoga--Therapeutic use. | Backache--Treatment. | Mind and body.
Classification: LCC RA781.7 (ebook) | LCC RA781.7 .P52 2018 (print) | DDC 613.7/046--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018009473
Cover design by Shawnda T. Craig
Cover design 2018 Cedar Fort, Inc.
Edited by Sydnee Hyer and typeset by Kaitlin Barwick
This book is dedicated with love to Alaric Ivan Phillips
a brother, a friend, a kind and generous soul.
Contents
| Highlighting a Key Text of Yoga Philosophy |
| Different Styles of Yoga, What Is Right for You? |
| General Spine and Lower Back Pain: Overview |
| General Recommendations |
| Key Movements of the Spine |
| Muscle Tightness |
| Lumbar Strain |
| Lumbar Sprain |
| Sciatica |
| Piriformis Syndrome |
| Sacroilliac Joint Dysfunction |
| Lumbar Spinal Stenosis |
| Herniated Discs |
| Spondylolisthesis |
| Spondylosis |
| Scoliosis |
| Kyphosis |
| Osteoporosis/Osteopeonia |
| Standing Poses |
| Supine |
| Seated Poses |
| Backbends |
| Forward Bends |
| Twists |
| Arm Balances |
| Inversions |
| Restoratives |
Disclaimer
T his manual is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual. However, due to ongoing research and discoveries, the information in this manual may not reflect the latest standards, developments, or treatments.
Readers who have questions about a particular condition or treatment should consult with a physician or healthcare provider. The author shall not be liable for any damages allegedly arising from the information in this manual. The author is also not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from the application of the information in this manual and makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the currency, completeness, or accuracy of the contents of the publication.