Synopsis Times Group Books along with Ranbaxy Global Consumer Healthcare’s (RGCH) brand Volini (topical pain reliever gel and spray) have launched Yoga for a Pain-free Back authored by yoga guru Dr Surakashit Goswami. This reader friendly book was launched at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Delhi.

The book is a step-by-step guide for those suffering from any kind of back pain. Along with the easy to read text the book has a good mix of visuals depicting the yoga asanas which can be incorporated in ones daily lifestyle.

Back pain, today, is one of the largest growing health problems people face and one of the major causes is our lifestyle, habits and posture. This book sheds light on the importance of good posture and how small changes in one lifestyle can help them counter this problem. Besides the easy-to-follow pointers, the highlight of the book is the 19 yoga asanas recommended by yoga guru Dr Surakshit Goswami. Not only has he given a step by step guide as to how to perform the asanas but has pictorially depicted each asana from the first step to the last.

The interesting part of the book is that the author explains the physiology of the back and causes of aches and pains in layman terms, thus, allowing those who aren’t familiar with medical terms to understand their body better. The book also gives a round up of some common back ailments, its diagnosis and treatments available.