Asana — International Yoga Journal
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Yoga Therapy · योग चिकित्सा · யோகா சிகிச்சை
A yoga therapist’s approach to sciatic pain — from differential diagnosis and red-flag screening to a full therapeutic session of asana, pranayama and deep relaxation.
Words by Akruti Gore Joshi · 4 min read
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An Interview with MARSHALL GOVINDAN Marshall Govindan (or Yogacharya M. Govindan Satchidananda) is a Kriya Yogi, author, scholar and publisher of literary works related to classical…
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