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Pharma Sutra: Healing The Body And Mind Through The Art Of Yoga
In this easy to follow guide for practitioners at all levels, yoga teacher Christina Sarich emphasizes the physical as well as the spiritual components of healing through yoga. Beginning with a general introduction and history of the art, she then includes specific yoga poses designed to address individual ailments. Best of all, each step of each posture in a sequence is clearly illustrated with its own photograph. The exercises in this book are truly transformative and helpful to those searching for alternatives to mainstream medicine.
This book will transform not only your view on yoga, but your health as well.
In this book, you will find remedies for:
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Other Forms of Dementia
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Anxiety
Depression
Other Mental & Psychological Disorders
Insomnia
Diabetes
Obesity
Common Cold
Osteoperosis
Pregnancy & Menopause
Asthma
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Arthritis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Other Upper Respiratory Issues
And Much More!
This book will transform not only your view on yoga, but your health as well.
In this book, you will find remedies for:
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Other Forms of Dementia
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Anxiety
Depression
Other Mental & Psychological Disorders
Insomnia
Diabetes
Obesity
Common Cold
Osteoperosis
Pregnancy & Menopause
Asthma
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Arthritis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Other Upper Respiratory Issues
And Much More!
187 pages, ebook
First published April 15, 2013
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113 people want to read
About the author
Christina Sarich
1 book2 followersChristina Sarich is a writer, musician, yogi, and humanitarian with an expansive repertoire. Her thousands of articles can be found all over the Internet, and her insights also appear in magazines as diverse as Weston A. Price, Nexus, Atlantis Rising, and the Cuyamungue Institute, among others. She was recently a featured author in the Journal, “Wise Traditions in Food, Farming, and Healing Arts,” and her commentary on healing, ascension, and human potential inform a large body of the alternative news lexicon. She has been invited to appear on numerous radio shows, including Health Conspiracy Radio, Dr. Gregory Smith’s Show, and dozens more. The second edition of her book, Pharma Sutra has been published.
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June 14, 2013
I feel myself lucky to come across this book. It’s the first book I read about Yoga and I’m happy that Pharma Sutra was that first book, as it really helped me gain lot of knowledge about the subject.
Yoga is something in which many people believe in and you may hear the word each and every day when you are among the crowd. For an ancient practice which is a popular and vast subject the author has done a great job in compressing the most appropriate part of it to this book.
The writing style was lucid had a smooth flow that I didn’t have to force myself to turn the next page. The examples to explain the history, importance and the methods were really good and remarkable. I felt that the book is written in such a way that anybody from any education standard could read and understand.
The moment I saw the table of contents I was impressed about the book. The topics were well chosen and chapters well planned and aligned to discuss the subject thoroughly. Psychologically it ensured me that the book is worth reading.
The slow and steady approach of the book to the main fact which is “yoga as medication for various diseases” is appreciative. The author has given a very informative introduction other than rushing to the main topic like we find in many other books nowadays. The first part of the book gives too many details to make the reader believe in the reality of yoga and its effect. If anyone starts practicing yoga after reading this book would actually have proper understanding about what he/she is doing.
However, partially I feel that “How to use the book” section would have been better to be presented a little earlier than it is now, as no matter how good the book is people who are not looking for what it contains could be notified about the content quite early. Even the people who have knowledge about yoga prior to reading the book and has chosen this as a guide for the specific ailments could simply jump to the appropriate topics than fooling around with the already known details in the introduction.
The minus point which I see in the book is lack of proper images. Images with real people’s posture provide good insight, but few more sketches for the same asana would have been a better add-on. Though I loved the feature of specific benefits and contradictions for each asana and amused with the great deal of details author has given, I strongly believe that the simple sketches would have been a better and much more effective explanation. This way the book has lost the practical touch of the subject.
It’s nice to go through the list of reference which confirms the fact to the reader that the content is true and no bluff is mixed in order to fill the pages. If there’s no restriction due to copyright laws, a collection of the images at the end would have been better than the list of the links as provided. Also, I didn’t like the main title “Pharma Sutra” as it doesn’t quite define yoga and if not for the tag line to the main title I actually wouldn’t have find any connection with the book with yoga and feel that it would be the same scenario with most of the people who come across the book. (just my opinion)
Being very generous in rating the books as always I’m tempted to give this 5 stars. Though I feel that lack of proper images and guidance would be quite a disappointment to the readers, 3 stars would be great injustice and under estimating the good work. So I would settle with 4 stars.
All in all, the book is really awesome. It developed an interest in me about yoga and I’m certainly excited to learn more about the subject.
Yoga is something in which many people believe in and you may hear the word each and every day when you are among the crowd. For an ancient practice which is a popular and vast subject the author has done a great job in compressing the most appropriate part of it to this book.
The writing style was lucid had a smooth flow that I didn’t have to force myself to turn the next page. The examples to explain the history, importance and the methods were really good and remarkable. I felt that the book is written in such a way that anybody from any education standard could read and understand.
The moment I saw the table of contents I was impressed about the book. The topics were well chosen and chapters well planned and aligned to discuss the subject thoroughly. Psychologically it ensured me that the book is worth reading.
The slow and steady approach of the book to the main fact which is “yoga as medication for various diseases” is appreciative. The author has given a very informative introduction other than rushing to the main topic like we find in many other books nowadays. The first part of the book gives too many details to make the reader believe in the reality of yoga and its effect. If anyone starts practicing yoga after reading this book would actually have proper understanding about what he/she is doing.
However, partially I feel that “How to use the book” section would have been better to be presented a little earlier than it is now, as no matter how good the book is people who are not looking for what it contains could be notified about the content quite early. Even the people who have knowledge about yoga prior to reading the book and has chosen this as a guide for the specific ailments could simply jump to the appropriate topics than fooling around with the already known details in the introduction.
The minus point which I see in the book is lack of proper images. Images with real people’s posture provide good insight, but few more sketches for the same asana would have been a better add-on. Though I loved the feature of specific benefits and contradictions for each asana and amused with the great deal of details author has given, I strongly believe that the simple sketches would have been a better and much more effective explanation. This way the book has lost the practical touch of the subject.
It’s nice to go through the list of reference which confirms the fact to the reader that the content is true and no bluff is mixed in order to fill the pages. If there’s no restriction due to copyright laws, a collection of the images at the end would have been better than the list of the links as provided. Also, I didn’t like the main title “Pharma Sutra” as it doesn’t quite define yoga and if not for the tag line to the main title I actually wouldn’t have find any connection with the book with yoga and feel that it would be the same scenario with most of the people who come across the book. (just my opinion)
Being very generous in rating the books as always I’m tempted to give this 5 stars. Though I feel that lack of proper images and guidance would be quite a disappointment to the readers, 3 stars would be great injustice and under estimating the good work. So I would settle with 4 stars.
All in all, the book is really awesome. It developed an interest in me about yoga and I’m certainly excited to learn more about the subject.
June 17, 2013
As an avid health fanatic but someone who is relatively new to yoga, I'm always looking to expand my knowledge of this ancient practice. I've found an excellent resource in the above-mentioned book! Pharma Sutra provides a look at the history of yoga, and how it can be used to one's benefit as a tool for healing, not only of the body, but of the mind and spirit as well.
With today's "hurry-up" society, humans do not take the time to connect the body with the mind and soul. The ancient practice of yoga is meant to heal us, and helps bring back together these three elements. Stress, chronic disease, and illness take a toll on our everyday lives; however, if we stop and allow ourselves to become more in tune with our bodies, we can be proactive in healing ourselves. And that's what this book is all about. It is a guide to health. A lot of the practices and concepts in the book go against the conventional wisdom and medical/healthcare system of modern society, but perhaps we need to go back to the ancient ways and become more involved in our own healing. Just perhaps???
Yoga helps us to learn about our body's physical state. In addition, it teaches us to reset the state of the mind and spirit into a state of health and joy. The practice of yoga is a means to strengthen the body, and the book shows, in great detail, how we can accomplish this. It contains asana (poses) and pranayama (breathing practices) to help us heal. The book also provides information about what is happening in the body as we perform the different yoga positions.
What I found so very enlightening about this book is that there are so many diseases and conditions that may benefit from the practice of yoga. Some of these conditions are as follows: osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, insomnia, pregnancy and menopause, and many, many more. And from reading the chapters contained, I can learn how to combat and even assist myself in the healing process, should I develop one of these conditions. I also like the fact that the book provides an additional link for yoga practices and gifts, such as the yoga cleanse, yogic diet suggestions, an Ayurvedic herb list and more. In short, this book is a valuable resource, not only for yoga "newbies" such as myself; I believe that it would make an excellent resource or gift for a well-established practitioner.
My only problem with the book is that I would have liked to have seen the pictures as colour photos, with less "background" so that the position can be more clearly viewed (especially as a person who is relatively new to yoga.) There are also some issues with grammar and the book could be further edited. But overall, I would rate this book as a 4 out of 5. I will definitely share it with my fellow yogists.
June 13, 2013
I have always been curious about yoga from it's history to it's current use today, but no one has ever explained it to me. I thought this book did a great job of doing just that! The history lesson helped me understand why yoga is so popular today and the descriptions for yoga moves are not only specified to certain needs, but are explained fairly well.
Of course, every good thing tends to have a few flaws. I found the amount of typos to be too big for such a small book and it became distracting at times. Also, some of the descriptions of the yoga moves were hard to follow (like one or two maximum so no biggie). This book would have been 5 stars for sure if the typos were taken care of and if the descriptions of the yoga moves were a bit more detailed through wording or extra pictures.
Overall, reading this book has inspired me to investigate yoga further and I have started practicing it myself!
Of course, every good thing tends to have a few flaws. I found the amount of typos to be too big for such a small book and it became distracting at times. Also, some of the descriptions of the yoga moves were hard to follow (like one or two maximum so no biggie). This book would have been 5 stars for sure if the typos were taken care of and if the descriptions of the yoga moves were a bit more detailed through wording or extra pictures.
Overall, reading this book has inspired me to investigate yoga further and I have started practicing it myself!
June 13, 2013
A fantastic book that offers an in depth insight into Yoga and how it can
influence your life, I never considered until reading this that yoga could
help me tackle health issues but now I will try some of the exercises
and poses explained in the book if you are after a great book that teaches you about
yoga, its benefits and how it can improve your life then this book comes highly recommended
influence your life, I never considered until reading this that yoga could
help me tackle health issues but now I will try some of the exercises
and poses explained in the book if you are after a great book that teaches you about
yoga, its benefits and how it can improve your life then this book comes highly recommended
May 23, 2013
I personally find Yoga appealing long before this book have made me realize its potential as a healing and prophylactic tool. My curiosity has always been focused on how lithe and trimmed yoga practitioners are. They present an aura of tranquility and a quintessential calm that today's generation may have long forgotten in the midst of the chaotic demands of the world.
There is a compelling charm in this book that can capture the interest of the reader, especially if the reader is 'dis-eased' as the book mentioned. A promise of comfort upon practicing the routines compels you to keep reading further.
Pharma-sutra provides a good glimpse of the world of Yoga. For beginners, the jargon provided are a mouthful to muster but seem essential especially in adopting Yoga as a practice.
I was optimistic when I started reading the first parts of the book since it convincingly provided a picture of the many benefits yoga can offer.
The basics such as their breathing exercises were enjoyable.
The only concern I have regarding this book is on the lack of visuals of the various poses. It would have looked better if the images were bigger and less grotesque, maybe with more appealing male/female models. It felt like the visuals were just randomly picked for the sake of providing samples.
It was mentioned in the book that everyone seems to be very busy with things around them. Thus I find it too ironic to have this book too wordy to the point that a busy reader may find it hard to comprehend. The visuals can help with this regard. Also, the first few pages shows how they simply used templates when you can still find the bracketed phrase "[insert book title here]".
One of the major strength of this book is on the way it was arranged. The readers are given the option to randomly jump chapters depending on their preferred topic without affecting the overall content. Nevertheless, this book interesting from beginning to end. It is like the 'Science of Yoga'.
Rating : 4/5
There is a compelling charm in this book that can capture the interest of the reader, especially if the reader is 'dis-eased' as the book mentioned. A promise of comfort upon practicing the routines compels you to keep reading further.
Pharma-sutra provides a good glimpse of the world of Yoga. For beginners, the jargon provided are a mouthful to muster but seem essential especially in adopting Yoga as a practice.
I was optimistic when I started reading the first parts of the book since it convincingly provided a picture of the many benefits yoga can offer.
The basics such as their breathing exercises were enjoyable.
The only concern I have regarding this book is on the lack of visuals of the various poses. It would have looked better if the images were bigger and less grotesque, maybe with more appealing male/female models. It felt like the visuals were just randomly picked for the sake of providing samples.
It was mentioned in the book that everyone seems to be very busy with things around them. Thus I find it too ironic to have this book too wordy to the point that a busy reader may find it hard to comprehend. The visuals can help with this regard. Also, the first few pages shows how they simply used templates when you can still find the bracketed phrase "[insert book title here]".
One of the major strength of this book is on the way it was arranged. The readers are given the option to randomly jump chapters depending on their preferred topic without affecting the overall content. Nevertheless, this book interesting from beginning to end. It is like the 'Science of Yoga'.
Rating : 4/5
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