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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