Yoga for Healthy Feet

Download or read book Yoga for Healthy Feet written by Donald Moyer and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Yoga for Healthy Feet, Donald Moyer shares his insights into working with the feet and ankles gained through forty years of teaching yoga. This book includes: • Anatomy and architecture of the feet, as understood from a yogic perspective • Principles for aligning and balancing the feet • Suggestions for addressing common problems, such as foot cramps, sprained ankles, hammer toes, bunions, and plantar fasciitis • Descriptions of twenty-five poses that most concern the feet, with an emphasis on standing poses and sitting poses • The use of props such as blocks, straps, and wedges to support the feet and alleviate discomfort • Practice sequences for developing awareness, straightening toes and arches, improving balance, and supporting your ankle joints