CHAPTER 7 Selected āsanas for integrating the aims and principles Chapter contents Introduction 151 Selected āsanas 154 Combinations and sequencing of āsanas 221 Introduction The basic exercises teach us mindfulness,…
CHAPTER 6 The basic exercises Chapter contents General introduction: basic exercises 47 1. Basic exercises for the lumbar spine 52 2. Basic exercises for the thoracic cage and ribs 68…
CHAPTER 5 Preparatory practice for the yoga art of breathing Chapter contents General introduction 35 Basic anatomy and physiology of respiration 36 Preparation for prāāyāma, the yoga art of breathing…
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to yoga Chapter contents A short overview of the history of yoga 1 Yoga and health 4 Aims to be achieved through practice and principles underlying the…
CHAPTER 2 Mindful exercising Chapter contents Theories of mindfulness 9 Teaching mindfulness and mindful exercising 15 Theories of mindfulness Introduction Many patients start practicing yoga because of discomfort or pain….
CHAPTER 8 Yoga in everyday life Chapter contents Introduction 223 Selections from practice that are suitable for integration into many areas and situations 224 Examples for integrating the spirit and…
CHAPTER 4 Motivation and cognitive-behavioral intervention strategies Chapter contents General considerations 27 Practical measures 28 General considerations Health care practitioners frequently find that patients react skeptically to advice. Sometimes we…
