Yoga for Healthy Feet

By: Donald Moyer

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Synopsis: In Yoga for Healthy Feet, Donald Moyer shares his insights into working with the feet and ankles gained through forty years of teaching yoga. The book includes: * anatomy and architecture of the feet, as understood from a yogic perspective * principles for aligning and balancing the feet * suggestions for addressing common problems, such as foot cramps, sprained ankles, hammer toes, bunions, and plantar fasciitis * descriptions of 25 poses that most concern the feet, with an emphasis on standing poses and sitting poses * use of props such as blocks, straps, and wedges to support the feet and alleviate discomfort * practice sequences for developing awareness, straightening your toes, strengthening your arches, improving your balance, and supporting your ankles