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Therapeutic Index
This chapter provides a simple and basic guide to yoga practices promoting the general health of specific areas of the body and the prevention of common ailments. These practices should not be taken as a prescription for therapy. Anyone suffering from a disease or ailment must seek the guidance of a competent and knowledgeable yoga therapist or medical doctor with whom they can discuss their symptomatology. This is particularly true where more than one illness is present, or where severe conditions prevail.
For details of information and health management courses, contact Bihar School of Yoga or any of its branch ashrams. Following are a list of the relevant Bihar School of Yoga publications:
Amaroli Meditations from the Tantras
(antar mouna, ajapa japa, yogic relaxation and medita
tion techniques) Nawa Yogini Tantra
(preparation for pregnancy and childbirth, female
reproductive organs) Prana Pranayama Prana Vidya The Effects of Yoga on Hypertension The Practices of Yoga for the Digestive System Yoga and Cardiovascular Management Yoga Education for Children Yogic Management of Asthma and Diabetes Yogic Management of Common Diseases Yoga Nidra
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