Through the harmonious development of one’s body, mind, and spirit, yoga ultimately leads a person to physical wellbeing, mental harmony, moral elevation and spiritual consciousness. It is also found to be effective in the management of various ailments. Dysmenorrhea (painful cramps during menstruation), which is highly prevalent among adolescent girls can be prevented and controlled by the regular practice of yoga.
The book unfolds by giving an introduction to dysmenorrhea and yoga. A set of practices to control and prevent dysmenorrhea are explained with illustrations. The practices explained include five loosening exercises, seventeen asanas, six pranayamas and meditation.
With the regular practice of yoga, calm your mind, and get control over the crippling menstrual pain.
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Anice George & Vishnu Renjith
Dr. Anice George
Dr. Anice George is currently working as Professor and Dean at Manipal College of Nursing (MCON) Manipal, Manipal University, Karnataka, India. She had her undergraduate and postgraduate nursing education from College of Nursing, CMC Vellore and MPhil Nursing from Delhi University. She was awarded the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) from Manipal University for the work evaluating the effect of yoga in the management of dysmenorrhea. She is a certified yoga instructor and has guided numerous studies evaluating the effect of yoga in the management of various diseases. She has published scientific articles in several national and international journals. She is an approved Ph.D. guide of Manipal University and is a Ph.D. examiner for six other Indian Universities. She serves as the executive editor for Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences and is a peer reviewer for several nursing journals. She enjoys teaching as well as mentoring young professionals.
Mr. Vishnu Renjith
Mr. Vishnu Renjith is currently working as a junior research fellow at the department of medical surgical nursing, Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), Manipal. He completed his BSN and MSN (Neurosciences) from MCON, Manipal. He has published several papers in journals of national and international repute. He has received the clinical expertise award - 2010 and the best research award 2013 from his academic training institution. He received the Manipal University fellowship for Ph.D. in the year 2013. He is a recipient of six best poster awards and four best paper awards. He is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International – Honor Society of Nursing, International Headache Society, and Mixed Methods International Research Association.
