Synopses & Reviews
The first book of its kind,
Your Body and the Stars is a fun, practical, and insightful handbook that takes a revolutionary approach to holistic wellness by unlocking the powers of the stars.
Do you suffer from neck pains? Go to the chapter on Taurus and the neck. How about sore knees? Learn preventive tips and exercises in the Capricorn chapter. Is your birth sign a Leo? Then read about how to optimize your Leo qualities and health. Your Body and the Stars is the first comprehensive reference guide to go deep into the twelve zodiac signs and the specific body region each sign represents—from your head down to your toes. You can utilize this book in two ways: by your birth or sun sign and by the body region that needs healing attention. Each chapter integrates a self-directed program and holistic approach to health—both your emotional or mental well-being as well as the physical health of your body. Practical end-of-chapter tips, questions, and illustrated step-by-step exercises based on a mix of yoga, stretch and strengthening movements, and Pilates are provided for all levels.
Your Body and the Stars brings together a medically trained, holistic physician, Dr. Stephanie Marango, and a talented astrologist, Rebecca Gordon, whose horoscopes have appeared in Elle and on Epicurious.com. They combine their individual expertise to bring the twelve zodiac signs to physical life, providing a lifelong guide that can both prevent and self-heal, illuminating your head-to-toe healing connection to the cosmos.
Synopsis
A fun, informative, and insightful handbook that takes you on a celestial journey to holistic wellness by unlocking the connection between your zodiac sign and your health. Most of us suffer from mental or physical ailments of one kind or another. Your Body and the Stars is a complete reference guide of the twelve zodiac signs and their relationship to healing specific body regions. By following the information in this book, you can identify your birth or sun sign to aid in the healing of various maladies including neck pain, back pain, stomach issues, and more, or work backwards by learning what regions of the body each sign represents. Each chapter integrates a self-directed program and holistic approach to optimal health whether it be both your physical, emotional, or mental well-being. Practical end-of-chapter tips, questions, and illustrated step-by-step exercises are individualized by astrological sign and include a mix of yoga, Pilates, and stretching and strengthening movements for all wishing to improve their health and become more active.
Your Body and the Stars brings together a medically trained, holistic physician, Dr. Stephanie Marango, and a talented astrologist, Rebecca Gordon, whose horoscopes have appeared in Elle and on Epicurious.com. Combining their individual expertise to bring the twelve zodiac signs to physical life, Your Body and the Stars provides a lifelong guide that can both prevent and self-heal, illuminating your head-to-toe healing connection to the cosmos.
About the Author
Stephanie P. Marango, MD, RYT, is a holistic physician and certified yoga teacher. She is the founder of the Sacred Body Institute, which offers holistic medical and educational services. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Stephanie also serves as co-director of the international Functional Anatomy for Movement & Injuries (FAMI) Workshop and is co-founder of the educational program Living Anatome. She has been featured in Fitness Magazine, Well + Good, and serves as a peer reviewer for the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. Dr. Stephanie lives and practices in New York.