RACHEL ZINMAN
International yoga teacher Rachel Zinman never thought it could happen to her. Rachel was floored when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 42, despite her lifelong dedication to wellbeing. In Yoga for Diabetes, Rachel shares her personal journey from diagnosis, through denial and eventually to acceptance, and how yoga accompanied her every step of the way. The book is also a motivational and personalised guide to inspire you to incorporate yoga into your daily diabetes management plan. Achieve better blood glucose levels, less stress and radiant health and wellbeing no matter what your age or level of experience. Learn the secrets to adapting a yoga practice to suit your constitution and individual needs…
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Get to grips with breathing and meditation techniques to reduce stress in minutes
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Find the perfect time to practice so you don’t have to worry about unstable glucose levels
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Understand how Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, can support you on and off the mat
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Realise how simple it all can be when you know why, what and how
Yoga for Diabetes includes a questionnaire to determine the right practice for you, three yoga sequences, benefits, variationsv ; three breathing techniques to balance and energise you, three meditations to stay focused and calm. Rachel has also included tips on staying inspired, managing insulin with exercise and creating a daily routine.
“Rachel’s lifelong passion for yoga, melded with her coming to terms with her adult diagnosis of type 1, provides a profound service to those of us with diabetes. Yes, we must follow our treatment protocols, but we can also find peace and space amidst the challenges. Rachel shows us how.” ~ Melitta Rorty, yoga practitioner and blogger
ISBN 978-0-9945671-0-9
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HOW TO MANAGE YOUR HEALTH WITH YOGA AND AYURVEDA