Freedom of Body and Mind by Swami Omkareshwarananda deals with how one can attain total freedom from all common and difficult diseases and live stress-free life by practicing yogasanas, pranayam and meditation. Following a brief introduction about yoga, the flexibility or physiotherapy exercises illustrated in the book are intended to reduce stomach/abdominal fat and cure diseases like arthritis, osteoporosis, tennis-elbow, knee pain, backache, sciatica pain, slip disc etc. Thereafter, all major asanas and their variations are explained in easy-to follow language, alongwith photographs. The book also details how regular practice of pranayams (breathing techniques) can free one’s mind of day-to-day tension and stress. The chapter on meditation is unique in its content. It tells you how to get into the meditative state effortlessly by chanting a divine mantra. This helps you to release mental stress and strain and gives absolute peace. Using his experiences as a trained yoga teacher, the author explains how specific asanas and pranayams can cure various common diseases like acidity, gastro-enteritis, asthma, sinusitis, migraine, backache, arthritis, headache, obesity, spondylitis etc. This well-illustrated manual with over 200 photographs will interests both yoga students and curious readers alike.
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