Friday, December 17, 2010

Yoga for Nurses


Ingrid Kollak PhD RN

Springer

2008
ISBN: 0826138322
166 pages 

Mental stress and chronic pain are leading causes for failure and breakdown in nursing and other health professions. This unique book contains a series of Yoga exercises specifically for the fatigue-stricken health professional. This book details a Yoga practice for managing stress and relieving pain, while gaining the strength necessary to work efficiently for patients and with colleagues. 


The exercises are presented within an anatomical and physical framework, with health professionals describing the afflicted part of the body, reasons for pain, and the beneficial effects of Yoga. 

Key Features: 
  • Offers a tested therapy to health professionals to resolve mental and physical stress from work.
  • Explains Yoga using titles and languages familiar to health professionals as well as excellent photos.
  • Is usable both inside and outside healthcare settings.

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