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Ruth and Kay's Advice Column....... Since we established Yoga Props® in 1980, we have learned much about the ways that yoga products can help remedy a variety of ailments and conditions. Here, we share our knowledge. Best wishes for a healthful and peaceful time, Ruth and Kay |
For immediate short term relief:
Use Relaxation by Mary Schatz, M.D. (Audio Tape). It really works! It's most effective with an Eyesbag and Neckroll.
For long term healing:
Consider this program: Yoga for Emotional Healing (DVD and Video)
Back Care Basics by Mary Schatz, M.D.
Consider one or all of the following programs:
Freedom from Back Pain (DVD and Video)
Relief from Neck and Shoulder Pain (DVD and Video)
Release Back Pain (CD)
There are several excellent products for working with your spine:
The Inversion Sling enables you safely and comfortably to hang upside down and enjoy the benefits of spinal traction. It feels great and affords lasting relief from many kinds of back pain.
These products support your spine while helping you gain spinal flexibility:
Backbending Bench Heartbench Heartblock Bolsters Blocks Neckroll
Meanwhile, support your back when you sit at your desk and while driving. This will prevent future injury:
Back Huggar Nada Chair
Gentle stretching and restorative poses appropriate during and after treatment.
Click here for an index of Media Programs in these styles.
Click here for an index of Books in these styles.
Use these resources:
Relax and Renew by Mary Schatz, M.D. (Book)
Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health by B.K.S. Iyengar (Book by a master genius yogi)
Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing by Andrew Weil, M.D. (CD)
Click here for an index of Media Programs in these styles.
Click here for an index of Books in these styles.
Practice deep breathing. It improves the circulation of blood, balances the nervous system and lifts your spirits. You can learn this fine art with the following resources:
Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing by Andrew Weil, M.D. (CD)
Light on Pranayama by B.K.S. Iyengar The Breathing Book by Donna Farhi
Consult this book that contains the world's most thorough discussion of all facets of the relationship between yoga and a huge variety of conditions, including depression:
Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health by B.K.S. Iyengar (Book by a master genius yogi)
Consider this program: Yoga for Emotional Healing (DVD and Video)
If your headache derives from neck tension, consider Relief from Neck and Shoulder Pain (DVD and Video). Also, use a Neckroll whenever you can. It feels great!
If your headache derives from eye tension and eye strain, use an Eyesbag. The Eyesbag presses gently on your eyelids and blocks out light so your eyes can relax completely.
If your headache derives from overall tension, consider the following resources for relaxation:
Relax and Renew by Mary Schatz, M.D. (Book)
Stress Relief (CD)
Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing by Andrew Weil, M.D. (CD)
Relaxation by Mary Schatz, M.D. (Audio Tape)
If you have migraine headaches, read the headache section in Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health by B.K.S. Iyengar (Book by a master genius yogi).
The moderately vigorous styles of yoga are:
Power Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and Anusara Yoga. Ashtanga Yoga is extremely vigorous and might be too intense. Ananda Yoga and Kripalu Yoga are very gentle and might not offer sufficient exercise.
Click here for an index of Media Programs in these styles.
Click here for an index of Books in these styles.
To learn the premier healing art of deep breathing, consult these books and consider these programs:
Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing by Andrew Weil, M.D. (CD)
Light on Pranayama by B.K.S. Iyengar The Breathing Book by Donna Farhi
For learning and practicing deep relaxation, use these resources:
Relax and Renew by Mary Schatz, M.D. (Book)
Stress Relief (CD)
Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing by Andrew Weil, M.D. (CD)
Relaxation by Mary Schatz, M.D. (Audio Tape) Created for her cardiac patients.
All reclining relaxation practices are enhanced by using a Neckroll and an Eyesbag.
1. Strengthen the muscles parallel with your upper spine, and strengthen the muscles that draw your shoulder blades toward your spine. This can be accomplished with poses like the cobra, and also with weight machines.
2. Read about humpback in a fine book written from a yogic perspective:
Back Care Basics by Mary Schatz, M.D.
3. Teach your upper spine to extend by reclining passively on these devices for a substantial period every day:
Backbending Bench Heartbench Heartblock Bolsters Blocks
Use these resources for guidance in understanding insomnia, and in learning practices that have helped other people:
Overcoming Insomnia (Book) Sleep Better (CD) Stress Relief (CD)
Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing by Andrew Weil, M.D. (CD)
For deep relaxation, consider these products:
Eyesbag Neckroll Breathing Bolster Relaxation by Mary Schatz, M.D. (Audio Tape)
Light on Pranayama by B.K.S. Iyengar The Breathing Book by Donna Farhi
Learn from the program Relief from Neck and Shoulder Pain (DVD and Video).
For neck traction, try the Inversion Sling.
To relieve neck strain during Shoulderstand, try these items:
Shoulderstand Lift Shoulderstand Bench Blankets
To relieve neck strain during Headstand, use a Headstander.
Click here for media programs appropriate for beginners.
Pre- and Post Natal Yoga (Video)
Baby & Mom: Pre-Natal Yoga (Video) Baby & Mom: Post-Natal Yoga (Video)
Ashtanga Yoga (Extremely vigorous and athletic)
Power Yoga (Moderately vigorous and athletic)
Bikram Yoga (Hot and sweaty)
Iyengar Yoga (Strength and flexibility nicely balanced)
Anusara Yoga (Strength and flexibility nicely balanced)
Ananda Yoga (Gentle)
Kripalu Yoga (Gentle)
Click here for an index of Media Programs in these styles.
Click here for an index of Books in these styles.
Click here for an index of programs for beginners.
For stress due to old emotional problems try Yoga for Emotional Healing (DVD and Video).
For stress due to tight muscles, try a gentle to moderately vigorous yoga program. The gentle styles are Kripalu and Ananda. The moderately vigorous styles are Iyengar Yoga and Anusara Yoga.
Learn how to relax by using these books and media programs:
Relax and Renew by Mary Schatz, M.D. (Book)
Stress Relief (CD)
Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing by Andrew Weil, M.D. (CD)
Relaxation by Mary Schatz, M.D. (Audio Tape)