The Yoga Effect: A Proven Program for Depression and Anxiety

By Liz Owen and Holly Lebowitz Rossi

Book Overview

Based on cutting-edge NIH studies, a practical, accessible guide to yoga for reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression, with the goal of balanced emotional health.

The Yoga Effect helps readers overcome the de-energizing effects of depression and move into a state of calm and focus. Based on the program developed through three NIH-funded studies at Boston University School of Medicine, these sequences are medically proven to trigger a physical and mental release of fear and worry. The book offers:
A customizable prescription for maintaining centeredness, confidence, and balance
Straightforward, accessible sequences, with 40 black & white photos clearly illustrating the posesA short, well-rounded practice that includes breath work and poses with clear explanation of how each sequence contributes to physical, mental, and emotional wellness Differing levels of practice for readers' varying levels of physical abilities Written with an MD, The Yoga Effect is a proven pathway for cultivating inner strength that can be accessed at any time, offering hope and a solution for anyone looking to transform their mental and emotional health.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738284963
• ISBN13: 9780738284965
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Balance
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 8.9"