Exercises for Joints and Glands

Simple Movements to Enhance Your Well-Being
as taught by Swami Rama

“Tread the path systematically. Practice faithfully and let your life unfold in its own time.” – Swami Rama

Liberating the body through yoga asana is a systematic journey that unfolds its fruits through a patient and dedicated practice. The gentle exercises taught in this book are among some of the first yoga techniques taught by yogic master, Swami Rama, and are designed to help you regain the flexibility, range of motion, and vitality experienced in youth. These accessible yoga practices are perfect for anyone beginning yoga, seniors, people with limited mobility, and individuals looking for a gentle yoga practice in preparation for hatha yoga. These simple and pleasant stretching exercises can be enjoyed by everyone—no matter age, skill, flexibility, or mobility range.

Exercises for Joints & Glands covers exercises that help to:

• Improve overall flexibility
• Increase circulation throughout the body
• Improve your lymphatic system’s ability to cleanse
• Restore natural vitality Improve posture and balance
• Rejuvenate body and mind with guided relaxation

About the Author

Swami Rama is the founder of the Himalayan Institute, and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th century. His teachings, publications, and humanitarian efforts have rippled positive changes around the world, and have brought yoga into the lives of countless people. Swami Rama was born in Northern India in 1925, and was raised from childhood by Himalayan Sage, Bengali Baba. Swami Rama also received higher education in both India and Europe. From 1949 to 1952, he held the prestigious position as Shankaracharya in South India. He then returned to his master to receive further training at his cave monastery. In 1969 he came to the United States and formed the Himalayan institute. His best known work, Living With the Himalayan Masters, reveals the many facets of his wisdom, and his embodiment of an ancient Himalayan tradition. Read some of Swami Rama’s teachings in the Himalayan Institute Wisdom Library.

Praise for the book

Even if you have never practiced any form of yoga, you will learn to bend and stretch and align your body without complex and difficult poses. – Alternatives Magazine

Product Details

Publisher: Himalayan Institute
Copyright: 1977, Second Edition 2007
ISBN: 978-0-89389-264-7
75 pages / 100 b&w photographs
Layflat Spiral Bound
7.5″ x 9″

Fitness / Yoga