FOR PAIN RELIEF

Yoga to Decrease Pain

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Disclaimer

You must get your physician’s approval before beginning this exercise program. These recommendations are not medical guidelines but are for educational purposes only. You must consult your physician prior to starting this program or if you have any medical condition or injury that contraindicates this type of physical activity. This program is designed for individuals who are new to yoga or are experiencing chronic pain, stress, or emotional overwhelm.

The information in this report is meant to supplement, not replace, proper exercise training. All forms of exercise pose some inherent risks. The editors and publishers advise readers to take full responsibility for their safety and know their limits. Before practicing the exercises in this book, be sure that your equipment (mat, straps, and blocks) is well-maintained, and do not take risks beyond your level of experience, aptitude, training and fitness.

The exercises and dietary programs in this book are not intended as a substitute for any exercise routine or treatment or dietary regimen that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Don’t perform any exercise unless you have been shown and understand the proper technique by a certified personal trainer or certified yoga instructor.

See your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program. If you are taking any medications, you must talk to your physician before starting any exercise program. If you experience any lightheadedness, dizziness, or shortness of breath while exercising, stop the movement and consult a physician.

You must have a complete physical examination if you are sedentary, if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, or if you are severely overweight. Please discuss all nutritional changes with your physician or a registered dietitian. If your physician recommends that you don’t use Yoga for Pain Relief, please follow your doctor’s orders.

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DO YOGA TO DECREASE PAIN So that :

• You sleep better and experience a better quality of life with more energy to get through your day

• You strengthen your core and reduce debilitating back pain

• So that you can easily get down on the floor to play with your kids or grandkids

• You wake up feeling rejuvenated and able to hop out of bed without feeling stiff and achy

• You ease muscular tension and feel 10 years younger

• You create proper spinal alignment and effortlessly move through your daily activities

• You improve your balance and prevent falls that might keep you from enjoying your life

• You improve your coordination and mind-body awareness to prevent the embarrassment of tripping or falling

• You can build strength, increase efficiency, and feel strong enough to carry all your groceries in one trip

• You build strength, improve flexibility, and increase energy to pursue your favorite hobbies that make you feel like

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• You can learn to control your response to stress and experience less worry, anxiety, or fear about situations that you currently dread

• You understand how to handle stress better and operate as a calmer, more collected and productive person

• You regain a sense of overall well being so that you can take part in your favorite sports and activities

• You develop better posture, stand up taller, and become more confident and attractive

• You can get in & out of your car effortlessly and be free go explore new places and have new exciting experiences

• You can be able to travel to new cities or countries, experience amazing new cultures, and live a fuller, richer life

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Happiness is not the absence of pain. There is no such thing as a pain-free life. In fact emotional pain is a useful life tool that alerts you to a mismatch between your values and your environment.

-Med Yones

• You improve mood so that you enjoy each day and have a more positive outlook on life

• You are happier, more peaceful, and present so that you have the desire and energy to experience deep meaningful relationships

• You cultivate a sense of gratitude for life and don’t sweat the small stuff

• You can finally follow through on that goal to run a 5k, 10k, or ½ marathon

• You can ski or snowboard with greater ease and confidence in your ability—maybe even tackle that difficult run you’ve been avoiding

• You can check off your bucket list hiking a 14ner, surfing a huge wave, or jumping out of an airplane

• You can sleep through the night and wake up refreshed because your free from chronic pain, stress, and anxiety about your health

• You can restore your sense of purpose, embody a state of pure joy, and experience the sweet freedom that comes with developing a deeper understanding of how to care for yourself

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