The Therapeutic Yoga Kit: Sixteen Postures for Self-Healing through Quiet Yin Awareness Paperback – Box set, January 5, 2009

I purchased this kit after registering for Cheri Clampett and Arturo Peal's Therapeutic Yoga Certification training. I am a nurse and an acupuncturist with 20 years of practice experience, currently working in a hospital. This kit was an excellent reference for the very well organized, interesting, and educational training.Since my intention is to implement this practice in the clinic setting, the cards will be a good quick reference. I can scan a chart and choose the cards before the visit and curate an individualized session for each patient. I have some personal experience with yoga and was concerned about how to safely bring it to pain patients. The use of tools to support the poses will be great for patient safety.Also, we get a manual with the training, but the book will travel easier and has additional information such as adaptations for pregnant clients. There is also an excellent comparative chart combining the language of yoga/Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. I have not listened to the CD (no working player right now) but the book and cards are well worth the purchase.Thank you, Cheri, for creating such an accessible program and resource.

Everyone NEEDS this wonderful tool box for self-healing and relaxation. Whether you're pregnant, healing from injury or illness, or just plain in need of a little tender loving self-care...experienced yogi or absolute beginner...gentle practioner or vinyasa enthusiast...this is a practice for everyone. Don't just look at the pictures. There is a treasure trove of helpful information in the book. If you occassionally feel like you don't have the energy to pick up the book or use the helpful posture cards...there's a wonderful guided practice CD as well. This is a wonderful gift for yourself or someone you know.

I found reading the book took me too long as i have poor eyesight even though the typing was large. i just wanted to finish the book and then take a look at the c.d. now all is done and i love it, it is almost addicting as no matter how tired or sore i am i cannot sleep right without doing my favourite poses and thought process. will always take both the book and c.d. wherever i go. excellent. I am still on some medications for my heart but it has helped, and also i'm still on meds for my crushed sciatica never all the way from the top to bottom. again, it has really really helped me.thank you so much

It's often really hard to find quiet relaxation time at crazy times which is why I bought this amazing yoga kit. The book gives really detailed instructions on entering and exiting the poses as well as great pictures to help visualize what the pose is supposed to look like. No yoga experience is necessary. Contraindications and benefits are also provided making it easier to determine if the pose is appropriate for you. It comes with a set of cards that I take when I travel and a CD. It makes a really great unique gift.

Great reference for yoga teachers and for those who would like to practice restorative/therapeutic yoga on their own. It comes with a flashcards of different poses with instructions and benefits and they come very handy. It also include a CD with guided class.

Not what I expected. However, it gives some restorative 'yin' yoga postures and how to use propping. After taking a 'yin' yoga class I became curious as to what the flows were in sequencing. Both the class and the book could have more information on how to use propping - with pillows, blankets, bolsters, etc. - and photograph them with actual people with scoliosis for instance in a posture. Far too many yoga books, this one included, show people who seem to have no problem with flexibility in postures that certainly someone with limitations would not be able to get into it. Showing inflexibility will be a big seller too, as most bodies are inflexible. Would like to see more 'moderated' pictures and specific movements for specific problems such as obesity, scoliosis, 60+, etc.

if you want to do yoga and know what it is doing for the body, this kit has it going on! All levels can benefit, but especially if self healing is the goal. No matter what is ailing you, yoga can probably resolve it. Try it! You'll like it!

This was supposed to be a KIT—I only received a book—no cards or CD; so now I have to return it 😓