Learn how to harness the therapeutic power of yoga for reducing Multiple Sclerosis symptoms
1. Introduction. 2. Starting a Yoga Practice with MS. 3. Sequence of Asana. 4. Pranayama and Meditation. 5. Asana and Pranayama for Symptom Relief and Management. 6. Advice for Yoga Teachers. 7. Diet and Lifestyle. Afterword. Resources. Appendix. References. Index.
Garth McLean is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, C-IAYT yoga therapist and founding board and faculty member of Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics. He regularly travels internationally teaching yoga classes, and workshops for managing MS symptoms with yoga. Garth has MS and has managed to keep his symptoms in remission through a daily practice of yoga with no ongoing medication. He lives in California, USA.
Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis looks like many other Iyengar-based
books: detailed instructions, many photos, adaptations, and of
course, props. The magic is McLean's uses of his embodied theater
sensibility to bring the reader into the lived experience of MS.
What a treasure for students and professionals to glimpse the ups
and downs of yoga and MS in a way that breathes life into a
powerful guide that's not just for MS, but every yoga practice.
*Matthew J. Taylor, PT, PhD, C-IAYT, director of SmartSafeYoga,
past president of IAYT, and international pain and yoga safety
expert. www.smartsafeyoga.com*
In Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis, Garth McLean captures the true
essence that adopting a yoga practice can have for a practitioner
at any level - the potential for transformation of body and
mind.
Steeped in his own personal experience with MS, Garth shares his
journey in a clear, compassionate and accessible way. Others who
may struggle with the challenges of MS are offered a pathway to
help overcome obstacles of a frightening and unpredictable health
challenge.
Coupled with his personal experience with Iyengar Yoga, McLean
offers an invaluable resource punctuated with illuminative
photographs and skillful insight to further aid the practitioner,
yoga teachers and other professionals.
Underpinned by yogic philosophy, this exciting resource transcends
the physical practice, offering any student of yoga hope in times
of uncertainty.
*Patricia Walden, Advanced Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher*
This book by Garth McLean is a boon for yoga teachers as well
individuals with multiple sclerosis [MS]. Garth's rare experience
as a patient of MS, an Iyengar Yoga practitioner as well as teacher
is beautifully reflected in this well-balanced, illustrated
step-by-step approach in his book. A neurological condition, which
expresses in one's youth can be quite stressful and demotivating
but the book will provide new hopes and means to lead a happy
life.
*Rajvi H Mehta, Editor, Yoga Rahasya, teacher, Iyengar Yogashraya,
Mumbai*
What an amazingly, good, useful, valuable, and impressive work and
service! Garth's life story is exemplary in his chosen path of
Iyengar Yoga to help him thrive with MS--an inspiration for
everyone! His book is clearly presented for anyone to follow and
understand. The black and white photos are clear and clarifying.
Above all, it will greatly benefit those with MS to take up a
practice that will enhance their lives as well as for yoga teachers
to help guide their students who have MS. This book is clearly a
classic that will keep on giving.
*Lois Steinberg, Ph.D., CIYT Advanced 2, C-IAYT*
When knowledge and experience can come together, it can synthesise
something beautiful. Garth McLean's book is a testament to
precisely that.
This book is honest, clear and straightforward. It creates channels
of hope, courage and confidence for those affected by MS.
*Abhijata Iyengar*
This is such a well-written, educational, and inspiring book, that
I can highly recommend it for students and teachers in any lineage,
not just Iyengar. In addition, Garth's honesty and thoroughness
about his comprehensive, integrative approach to managing his
disease lends to the credibility and value of this book
*John Kepner, Executive Director, International Association of Yoga
Therapists*
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