Healing Yoga: Proven Postures to Treat Twenty Common Ailments from Backache to Bone Loss, Shoulder Pain to Bunions, and More

I am thankful to be an actual patient of Dr. Fishman's, and can say that his yoga modalities have worked (for me). This book is great for anyone looking for detailed desciptions of specific medical conditions and the associated yoga work to help rehabilitate and heal those conditions.Because Dr. Fishman is both an MD and yogi, the book delves deep into both the medical information and the yoga modalities. Medical explanations, poses, variations, contraindications, helpful hints, etc.

This is a good book although some of the descriptions are confusing (like the recommendations for scoliosis) and would be helpful to see more diagrams or specific photos. Also, some of the recommended asanas are too advanced for beginning students of yoga and are difficult or contraindicated for experienced yogis with certain physiological challenges.

I was disappointed with the illustrations of this book and the lace of modifications for those with issues, especially being this is marketed as "Healing yoga" the actually content (written information is solid and good) however applying the ideas is (in my personal opinion) poor. why is he demonstrating advance poses without modifications being shown? I would not teach most of the poses he illustrates, especailly if concerned with back pain. Some of the poses I am references are: Ankles behind the neck pose in a sitting position.. Really are you kidding most of my students if not all would laugh.. others include: A challenging lounge with a twist, I would never offer this to someone with back issues, another is Headstand. I wish he would think about the poses he picks more thoroughly, because he is a doctor, people look up to him, but I am not going to recommend this book to my students. (due to the illustrations) they say a picture is worth a 1,000 words, thus to me, the illustrations are extremely important in getting your point across

Excellent transaction. Dr. Loren Fishman is a well known author. I know I can trust the advise & applicaations offered in this book. There is an anatomical & medical slant to the Yoga process employed, which I believe is essential to the proper practice & instruction given in yoga. A must read for Yoga instructors & fact seekiing yoga & other fitness students

Loren offers simple, clear and useful ways yoga is healing. As a yoga teacher, this book will be a valuable resource to analyze and address common conditions my students frequently bring to class. Unique self-diagnostic tools are practical and reassuring. And the TFS prescription for rotator cuff problems is brilliant! It is certainly a wonderful example of how yoga can be cure as well as healing. Loren sprinkles his own experience into the well written prose which makes it a fun read.

Great resource! I instruct in yoga with a mission to help others find their way to healing as I healed through yoga. I know that Dr. Fishman is both a long-time yoga practitioner and a physician. I respect his work and find this book clear and helpful in my work with others. I only wish I had it sooner, but when the student is ready the teacher will appear. Thank you, Dr. Fishman

Loren Fishman 's book has been helpful to me in terms of the suggestions for low back pain and hip pain. I've recommended it to some friends who also have these difficulties. He gives good general information and then specifics on the poses that help. The photos are also good; probably they would be better in the printed version.

Great book. Must read for yoga teachers and avid yogis.

This beautifully written and presented book contains both practical and positive advice rich in ancient yogic tradition but supported by modern scientific research. A must for anyone needing help with aches, pains and many other everyday health issues. Highly recommended.

This book was one of the best yoga books I have read, as a yoga teacher this is an incredible book, though I knew and have researched certain poses for certain ailments, to get a Dr and yoga teacher to confirm the results of continued practice will improve certain conditions is just wonderful.Thank you so much, I totally enjoyed the additional things I have learnt from reading this amazing book, its great to get facts and figures and proven results, thank you - Nicola

I find a lot of exercises hard to do. It’s beautiful covering but inside everything is much more complicated

It upgrades ones knowledge....

Fantastic book