By Holly Lebowitz Rossi

With Chris C. Streeter, MD

Also available from:

On Sale: Dec 17, 2019
Page Count: 224 pages
Publisher: Balance
ISBN-13: 9780738284965

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 poses
A 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.