title: Yoga Therapy: Foundations, Methods, and Practices for Common Ailments
author:  Mark Stephens 
description: A deep bow to Mark Stephens for this substantial contribution to the growing field of yoga therapy! Thoroughly grounded in yogas historical and philosophical foundations, this book balances well-researched, practical information with heart-felt wisdom. From theinsightful section onHealing and Curingtothe practical applications of yoga therapy for a wide range of conditions, Stephens skillfully conveys the truly integrative nature of yoga therapy. Anessential resource for yoga therapists, clinicians, and educators in the field!<br /> Janice Gates, past president, International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), author of <i>Yogini: The Power of Women in Yoga</i> and founder/director of Marin Yoga Therapy and Somatic Yoga Therapy Programs<br /> <br /> Yoga therapy is a big field, encompassing the entirety of yoga and its many practices along with aspects of Western medicine, ayurveda, physiology, physical therapy, kinesiology, psychology, philosophy, spiritual development, and more. No single volume can do it full justice, but Mark Stephens has done a yeoman's job to assemble much of the background information aspiring yoga therapists will need to understand. This book is smart, thoughtful, and well researched and doesn't shy away from presenting a strongand sometimes provocativepoint of view. I recommended it highly.<br /> Timothy McCall, MD, author of <i>Yoga As Medicine,</i> coeditor of <i>The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care</i>, and medical editor of <i>Yoga Journal</i><br /> <br /> Mark Stephens capacity for conveying both the depth and the breadth of the yogic sciences is all the more powerful because of his commitment to practice. His works to date on teaching, sequencing, and adjustments have already established him as one of the foremost authorities in yoga education. With the emergence of yoga therapy in recent years as a powerful form of integrative healing, Stephens now brings his scholars mind and practitioners wisdom to the field.A boon for all!<br /> Micah Mortali, director of The Kripalu Schools (School of Integrative Yoga Therapy, School of Yoga, School of Ayurveda), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health<br /> <br /> Going back to the time of the Buddha, yoga practitioners have been divided into two groups: Experimentalists who know yoga through their bodies and Speculatives who know yoga through its philosophical teachings. Mark Stephens'<i>Yoga Therapy </i>is proof that he has mastered both paths.<br /> David Gordon White, author of <i>Sinister Yogis</i>and <i>The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: A Biography</i><br /> <i></i><br /> <i>Yoga Therapy,</i> a thorough and comprehensive landmark book, offers illuminating insight into yoga, yoga therapy, and the interface with Western medicine. Along with Stephens generous offering of practical information, he espouses the attributes of kindness and compassion in yoga therapy practice, which although often overlooked are indeed the very heart of yoga itself. An essential read for every yoga therapist!<br /> Nischala Joy Devi, yoga teacher and therapist and author of <i>The Healing Path of Yoga</i> and <i>The Secret Power of Yoga</i><br /> <br /> The next great yoga therapy book from an excellent teacher and author. Highly recommended for yogateachers, health professionals, and students.<br /> Larry Payne, coauthor of <i>Yoga Therapy &amp; Integrative Medicine, Yoga Rx, </i>and<i> Yoga for Dummies </i>and<i> </i>founding director of Yoga Therapy Rx &amp; Prime of Life Yoga Programs, Loyola Marymount University<br /> <br /> Mark Stephens <i>Yoga Therapy</i> is a complete guide to anyone who wants thorough information on subtle as well as gross anatomy, ayurvedic principles, and insight into the many intricacies of the human body and spirit as it relates to yoga and healing. The scope of this book is clearly a labor of devotion and knowledge.<br /> Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones, author of <i>The Vital Psoas Muscle</i> and <i>Concise Book of Yoga Anatomy</i><br /> <br /> Prolific author Mark Stephens offers a comprehensive primer on yoga therapy and his synthesis of theories, practices, and remedies for a host of ailments.<br /> Ganga White, author of <i>Yoga Beyond Belief</i> and codirector of White Lotus Foundation<br /> <br /> This comprehensive textbook for yoga therapists offers an original synthesis of yoga practices with the insights of Western medicine.<br /> Barbara Dossey, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, HWNC-BC, author of <i>Holistic Nursing </i>and<i> </i>codirector of International Nurse Coach Association<br /> <br /> Mark Stephens sober but optimistic assessment of the potential for yoga therapy inside the Western medical model is a welcome addition. My hope is that the field will follow his well-informed guidance in the attempt to responsibly integrate these two models of healthcare that have so much to offer each other because, ultimately, it is the patients that will benefit.<br /> David Emerson, author of <i>Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy </i>and director of Yoga Service, The Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute
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  Table of Contents
  
  
  [Introduction](part0000_split_003.html#_Toc527387543)
  
  
  [Chapter 1: The Many Benefits of 