Yoga for Better Sleep by Stephens, Mark -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Praise for Yoga for Better Sleep Copyright Dedication Disclaimer Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Foundations

Chapter 1: The Myths and Nature of Sleep

Myth and Science Waking and the Awake State Sleeping Sleep States The Purpose of Sleep Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Cleansing

Chapter 2: The Nature of Sleep Disorders

Sleep and Wakefulness Disorders Insomnia The Yoga View of Sleep Disturbance The Consequences of Poor Sleep

Chapter 3: The Art and Science of Sleeping Well

Appreciative Assessment Medicated Sleep Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Sleep Hygiene Better Sleep with Yoga From Theory to Practice

Part II: Practices

Chapter 4: The Basic Yoga Sleep Sequence

When to Do the Basic Yoga Sleep Sequence What You Will Need Doing the Sequence

Chapter 5: Yoga Sleep Sequence for Hyperarousal

What You Will Need Doing the Sequence

Chapter 6: Yoga Sleep Sequence for Depression or Lethargy

When to Do the Yoga Sleep Sequence for Depression or Lethargy What You Will Need Doing the Sequence

Chapter 7: Better Sleep for Young and Old

Sleeping through the Ages Children’s Sleep Adolescents Older Adults

Chapter 8: Yoga Sequence for Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Yoga Sequence for Sleep Apnea

Chapter 9: Chair Yoga for Better Sleep

Choosing a Sequence What You Will Need Doing the Sequence

Epilogue Appendix I: International Classification of Sleep Disorders

Insomnia* Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence* Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders* Parasomnias Sleep-Related Movement Disorders Other Sleep Disorders

Appendix II: Sleep Assessment

Yoga Self-Assessment Sleep Diary Sleep Log Conventional Sleep Assessment Tools

Appendix III: Tips for Better Sleep Appendix IV: Tips for Jet Lag and Shift Work

Jet Lag Shift Work

Appendix V: Additional Sleep Resources Glossary Endnotes

Preface Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Part II Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III

Bibliography Index About the Author About North Atlantic Books