Mindfulness and Yoga for Self-Regulation · A Primer for Mental Health Professionals by Catherine P. Cook-Cottone, PhD -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Contents Foreward Preface

The Hungry Self

Background General Organization of the Text Part I: Embodied Self-Regulation: A Conceptual Model Part II: The Mindful Self Part III: The Yogic Self Part IV: Evolving Mindful and Yogic Approaches

The Mindful and Yogic Self as a Pathway to Self-Regulation References

Acknowledgments

Note

The Self Summary References

Chapter 2: The Dysregulated Self: From Craving, to Consumption, to Disorder

Loss of the Embodied Self: What Puts Someone at Risk? Dysregulation Embodied Conclusions References

Chapter 3: The Mindful and Yogic Self: Embodied Practices

Between Stimulus and Response Unique Aspects of Mindful and Yogic Approaches to Practice The Mindful and Yogic Self The 12 Embodied Practices of the Mindful and Yogic Self Exploring the 12 Embodied Practices of the Yogic and Mindful Self Summary References

Part II: The Mindful Self

Chapter 4: Mindfulness: The Basic Principles

An Antidote Mindfulness The Three Pillars of Buddhist Practice The Dharma Seals: Impermanence, Nonattachment, and Not-Self Allowing What Is The Four Noble Truths The Eight-Fold Path Conclusions References

Chapter 5: On the Cushion: Formal Mindfulness Practices

Finding the Right Tools Mindful Practice Formal Meditation Practices Summary References

Chapter 6: Off the Cushion: Informal Mindfulness Practices

Informal Mindfulness Practices Thoughts and Attitudes That Cultivate and Support Mindful Awareness Informal Practices Summary References

Part III: The Yogic Self

Chapter 7: Yoga: The Basic Principles

Yoga Is for Everyone The Study and History of Yoga as an Intervention The Eight Limbs of Yoga Traditional Types of Yoga The Four Immeasurables Summary References

Chapter 8: On the Mat: Formal Yoga Practices

As Goes Your Breath . . . Yoga as Embodied Learning Aspects of Practice and the Path to Embodied Self-Regulation Summary References

Chapter 9: Creating a Regulating Practice: Yoga Teachers, Styles, Risks, and Tools

From Idea to Practice Choosing a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Style Dosage: How Much, How Often, and How Long to Practice Contraindications in Yoga Practice Establishing a Home Practice Conclusions

Chapter 10: Off the Mat: Informal Yoga Practices

The Building Blocks of Off-the-Mat Practice Building Well-Being From the Body Up: Physiological Foundational Practices Yamas and Niyamas Four Immeasurables Karma: Planting Seeds Summary

Part IV: Evolving Mindful and Yogic Approaches

Chapter 11: Comprehensive Treatment Protocols and Empirical Support

The Research Perspective A Third Wave or New Paradigm? Mindfulness Yoga Cautions and Contraindications Conclusions and Future Directions

Chapter 12: Mindful Self-Care

Mindful Self-Care and Self-Regulation Mindful Self-Care: How to Use This Chapter Summary

Index