Freedom of Body and Mind : Yogasanas, Pranayam and Meditation: A Complete Cure for Common Diseases/Yogacharya Swami Omkareshwarananda. New Delhi, Rawat Pub., 2007, xvi, 208 p., figs., (pbk). ISBN 81-316-0090-4.

    Contents: Foreword. Preface. Blessings from Guru Maharaj Maharishi Punitacharyaji. Acknowledgement. I. Freedom of body and mind: 1. Introduction. 2. The uniqueness of Yoga. 3. The beginners: Flexibility / Physiotherapy exercises. 4. The Asanas. 5. The Pranayams. 6. Meditation. II. Therapeutic Yoga: 7. Therapeutic Yoga. Suggested readings. 

    "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 practising Yogasanas, Pranayam and meditation. 

    Following a brief introduction about Yoga, the flexibility of 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.

    Therefore, 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 experience as a trained Yoga teacher, the author explains how specific Asanas and Pranayams can cure various common diseases like acidity, gastroenteritis, asthma, sinusitis, migraine, backache, arthritis, headache, obesity, spondylitis etc.

   This well-illustrated manual with over 200 photographs will interest both Yoga students and curious readers alike." 

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