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- Cover Page
- Half Title page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- List of Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- References
- Section I History, Philosophy, and Regulation of Yoga Therapy
- 1 Yoga History and Philosophy in the West
- References
- 2 Yoga Therapy, Defined
- Definitions
- What Are Considered the Teachings and Practices of Yoga?
- Why Do We Need Lifestyle Changes?
- What Type of Assessments Does the Yoga Therapist Use?
- How is Yoga Therapy Different from Western/ Allopathic Medicine?
- Editors’ Note
- References
- 3 Regulating Yoga Therapy Acceptance in the West
- Introduction
- Internal Versus External Regulation
- Primary Types of Internal Regulatory Structures
- Registration of Practitioners and Schools
- Certification of Practitioners
- Accreditation of Educational Programs and Institutions
- Conclusion
- References
- 4 Organizational Yoga Therapy The Unfoldment of Institutional YogaMind in the World
- Introduction
- Where Are We Now?
- Current Discoveries Fostering New Possibilities
- Mind Is Not Limited to the Individual Human
- Mind Does Not Equal Brain, But Brain Points to Aspects of Mind
- Mind Outcomes for Institutional Needs
- How Might the Future of Organizational Yoga Therapy Look?
- Conclusion
- References
- Section II Models of Practice
- 5 Yoga and Neuronal Pathways to Enhance Stress Response, Emotion Regulation, Bonding, and Spirituality
- Introduction
- Human Bonding and Love
- Stress Responses and Homeostasis
- The Autonomic Nervous System
- The Respiratory System
- Polyvagal Theory, Stress, and Paced Breathing
- Emotion Regulation
- Neurohormones Oxytocin and Arginine Vasopressin
- Incorporating Mind–Body Practices into Psychotherapies
- The Threat of Compassion
- Mentalization, Affiliative System, Bonding
- Case #1
- Compassion Fatigue
- Potential Complications and Adverse Reactions
- Summary
- References
- 6 Emotional Detox and Hot Yoga
- Background
- Trauma and the Fallout
- Traumatic Memory
- Bikram Yoga and Detoxification
- Back to Tracey
- Author’s Note
- References
- 7 Relaxing Into the Self Why We All Need to Learn to Let Go
- Beginnings
- Savasana and Restorative Practice
- Our Thoughts Are Not Ourselves
- On Doing Nothing
- How Relaxation Works
- Practicing Savasana
- References
- 8 How the Yoga Lifestyle Transforms Stress
- Epidemic: The Stress Generation
- Stress is Separation
- Yoga as a Remedy for Stress
- Paths of Yoga
- Stress Transformation
- References
- 9 Yoga Therapy for Our Healers How to Give to Self to Give to Others
- Introduction
- Healthcare Evolution: Background and History
- Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
- Pattern Recognition
- Stress Response
- Impact
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Barriers to Application: Case Example
- Beyond Mindfulness: Yoga Roots and Philosophy
- Yoga Therapy
- The Giver Receives: Yoga for Healers
- Off the Mat
- Editors’ Note
- Additional Resources
- References
- 10 Yoga, Is It Learning or Therapy? Comparing Medical and Educational Models
- Introduction
- Medical Model—Therapy
- Educational Model—Education Draw Out
- Somatic Education Model
- Somatic Education
- Yoga and Somatic Education
- When Do We Do What? A Case Study
- Medical Model
- Somatic Education Model
- Where To Start?
- AB—Medical Model
- AB—Education Model
- Implications for Research
- The Yoga Therapist/Educator
- What Is Most Effective Long Term?
- Or Maybe It Is Guidance From Where The Client Is
- References
- 11 Family Yoga Therapy and Art Therapy New Models of Treatment
- Epigenetics and then some
- Some Definitions: Art Therapy, Family Therapy, and Yoga Therapy
- A Life-changing Experience
- The Case: An Amalgamation of Art/Yoga/Family Therapy
- Intake Interview, Initial Assessment and the Sessions
- Elvira’s Timeline:
- Elizabeth’s Timeline (Mother—Significant Events):
- Sebastian Timeline (Father—Significant Events):
- Session 1 with Elvira—Yoga Therapy and KFD Assessment
- The First Family Session—Dyadic Treatment with Elizabeth and Elvira
- Significant Family Sessions
- Summary
- Discussion
- Author’s Note
- References
- 12 An Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Diet An Internet-Based Study
- Introduction
- Methods
- Analysis
- Results
- Pre-cleanse versus Post-cleanse Comparisons
- Discussion
- Editors’ Note
- References
- 13 Yoga and Mental Health The Crumbling Wall
- Introduction
- The Body in Mental Health
- Mental Health in Yoga Practice
- Yoga and the Emotions
- Yoga and Trauma
- Yoga in Clinical Practice
- References
- 14 Yoga for Anger Management
- The Misunderstood Emotion
- The Anatomy of Anger
- Mental Suffering
- About Yoga
- Setting Personal Intention
- Pratyahara—Withdrawing the Senses
- Pranayama—Breath Control
- Falling Out Breath
- Heavy Bucket Swings
- Sama-vritti
- Full Yogic Breathing
- Asana—Postural Techniques
- Standing Poses
- Forward Folds
- Inversions
- Restorative Yoga
- Yamas and Niyamas: Ethical Abstentions and Observances of Yoga
- Dharana and Dhyana—Concentration and Meditation
- Samadhi: Spiritual Oneness
- References
- 15 Music of Yoga/Yoga of Music
- Prelude
- Nada Yoga
- Practice Guidelines. A Musical Map: Posture for Music Meditation
- Music Meditation Practice
- Music Selection: Contemporary, Repetitive, Minimalist
- Contemporary
- Ethnic/folk
- Classical Western Music
- Classical Indian
- Postlude
- Suggested Playlist
- Recommended Movies
- References
- 16 My Other Yoga A Patient’s Journey through Healing On and Off the Mat
- Introduction and Explanation
- Laura’s Story1
- Commentary by Frances Sommer Anderson, PhD, SEP4
- Editor’s Notes
- References
- Appendix A Yoga Health History Form
- Appendix B Release For Information Form
- Appendix C Art Therapy/Yoga Therapy Research Release/Confidentiality Agreement
- Index
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