Yoga for Pain Relief by McCall, Timothy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

contents Foreword acknowledgments introduction

chronic pain is a mind-body experience why yoga what you can expect from this book what this book is not taking the first step

understanding your pain

what you need to know about pain pain is a protective mind-body response acute pain vs. chronic pain chronic pain is a learned overprotective mind-body response reasons to be hopeful retraining the mind and body with yoga

yoga: reuniting body, mind, and spirit

mind, body, and spirit samskaras: the seeds of suffering and transformation coming home

breath

breathing is a two-way road between mind and body using the breath to change your state of mind and body The Practices breathing practices for pain and stress relief putting it together

befriending the body

what kind of relationship do you have with your body? why anger hurts friendliness as a foundation for yoga practice The Practices befriending your pain: reflections moving forward with a foundation of friendliness putting it together

moving the body

yoga’s approach to moving the body five guidelines for movement that heals, not hurts The Sequence putting it together

relaxation

how relaxation can relieve your pain relaxing during pain The Practices restorative yoga How to Practice Restorative Yoga: General Guidelines Selecting Poses and Sequencing putting it together

meditation

how meditation relieves chronic pain the practices you will learn the meditation myth getting started The Practices putting it together

your personal yoga program

the homecoming practice (“instant” yoga) the yoga ritual your morning yoga ritual your evening yoga ritual the protective practice your protective practice the therapeutic practice your therapeutic practice

resources

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