Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice: A Comprehensive Textbook

by Laurie Hyland Robertson (Editor), Diane Finlayson (Editor), Matra Raj (Foreword by), Melinda Atkins (Contribution by), Sundar Balasubramanian (Contribution by)

Overview

Providing essential support to schools and universities that offer yoga therapy training programs, this comprehensive, edited textbook develops robust curricula, enabling them to prepare yoga therapists to integrate into healthcare settings safely and effectively.

The book includes a large and international list of contributors from diverse lineages and backgrounds such as Matthew Taylor, Gail Parker and Steffany Moonaz, and is the first resource on yoga therapy that aligns with the educationl competencies of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). It covers yoga foundations (philosophical background, ayurveda, tantra), biomedical and psychological foundations, yoga therapy tools and therapeutic skills, yogic and biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, and professional practices.

As the field of yoga therapy continues to root and grow, this book is essential for both new yoga therapy practitioners, and for schools developing training programs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787754157
Publisher:	Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Publication date:	06/21/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	528
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Diane Finlayson, MA, C-IAYT, eRYT-500, is the Department Chair in Yoga Therapy at Maryland University of Integrative Health. This is the most highly regarded yoga therapy program (and the biggest) in the US. Diane is also the first Chair in Yoga Therapy.

Laurie C. Hyland Robertson, MS (Yoga Therapy), C-IAYT, eRYT-500, is the Editor in Chief of IAYT's professional practices magazine, Yoga Therapy Today. Laurie also serves as the Managing Editor of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, co-owns an inegrative health practice (Whole Chiropractic Healthcare) and owns a mind-body studio (Whole Yoga and Pilates).

Rachel Krentzman PT, E-RYT, is the founder and director of Embody Physical Therapy and Yoga in San Diego, California. In 1996 she gained a degree in physical therapy and began her career in hospital settings in areas such as orthopaedics and neurosurgery. Rachel became increasingly aware of the therapeutic benefits of yoga and gained her E-RYT500 designation after advanced study with Aadil Palkhivala, the founder of Purna yoga. As well as workshops and classes, Rachel offers teacher training in yoga therapy, particularly in the treatment of back problems.

Leigh Leibel, MSc, C-IAYT (she/her)
Leigh Leibel is an integrative oncology specialist based in New York City. Since 2015, she has had a clinical practice in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center where she designs evidence-based mind-body interventions for people with cancer to mitigate adverse treatment side effects and improve clinical outcomes. She completed a summer fellowship in cancer prevention and control at the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute (NIH/NCI) and holds a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy (Honors) from S-VYASA University, Bengaluru, India. Leigh serves on the Board of Trustees of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO), where she co-hosts the Integrative Oncology Talk podcast and co-chairs the Yoga Special Interest Group. She is currently pursuing a PhD in biomedical yoga research. Find her at www.leighleibel.com

Gail Parker, Ph.D. CIAYT, E-RYT 500 is an author, psychologist, educator, and certified yoga therapist. She serves as President of the Black Yoga Teachers Board of Directors (BYTA). She is the author of Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma.

Table of Contents

Foreword Matra Raj 7

Acknowledgments 9

The Editors, Contributors, and Reviewers 13

Preface 26

1 Introduction: An Inclusive Style that Encourages Critical Thinking Diane Finlayson 33

Section I Yoga Foundations: Traditions and Tools of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra 41

2 Textual Sources for Yoga Therapy Christopher Key Chapple 43

3 Foundations of Yoga as Therapy: Assessment and Healing Approach Amy Wheeler 60

4 Ayurveda for the Yoga Therapist Sarajean Rudman 78

5 Spanda: The Fundamental Impulse of the Shaiva Tantra Tradition Leigh Blashki Gina Macauley 88

Section II Biomedical and Psychological Foundations 109

6 Research Literacy: A Critical Skill for Yoga Therapists Crystal L. Park 111

7 Physiological Systems Foundations Robyn Tiger 125

8 Assessing Musculoskeletal Balance in Yoga Therapy Rachel Krentzman Marlysa Sullivan 175

9 Human Development and Sensory Integration: Pediatric Yoga Therapy Yana Kofman 196

10 Neurological Foundations: An Integrative Approach Kelli Bethel 213

11 Foundations of Mental Health Dorcia J. Tucker 230

12 Mental Disorders and the Yoga Approach Michael J. de Manincor 241

Section III Yoga Therapy Practice and Tools 261

Section III A Therapeutic Skills 262

13 Relationships in Yoga Therapy: Developing Collaboration Within a Healing Presence Tracey Meyers 263

14 Cultivating Resilience and Safety in Yoga Therapy Practice Nya Patrinos 282

15 Respecting the Presence of Shakti: Cyclical Wisdom and Menstruality Consciousness in Yoga Therapy for Women's Health Uma Dinsmore-Tuli 299

16 Understanding the Role of Interoception Karen Soltes 315

17 Bridging Cultural Gaps in Yoga Therapy Robert H. Stucky 333

Section III B Yoga Therapy Tools 345

18 Accessible Asana Jivana Heyman 346

19 Pranayama Sundar Balasubramanian 362

20 Ayurvedic Asana and Pranayama Interventions Sarajean Rudman 375

21 Mudra and Bandha Marsha Therese Danzig 391

22 Yoga Nidra Healing Uma Dinsmore-Tuli 405

23 The Use of Meditation in Yoga Therapy Keishin Kimura (translated by Madoka Chase Onizuka) 418

24 Yama and Niyama Therapeutic Lifestyle Practices Gina Macauley Leigh Blashki 430

Section IV Professional Practices 445

25 Ethics in Yoga Therapy Practice Gail Parker 446

26 The Business of Yoga Therapy Marsha D. Banks-Harold Theresa Conroy Molly McManus Melinda Atkins Laurie Hyland Robertson 453

27 Systems Health: Yoga Therapy Beyond the Studio 473

28 Career Development: Yoga Therapy Delivery Settings 490

Index 505

Editorial Reviews

If I were to recommend one book to an aspiring Yoga Therapist or a seasoned Yoga Therapist this would be the one. It presents a rich compilation of Yoga Foundations, Therapeutic Skills, Professional Practices, and a comprehensive approach to research literacy. I particularly loved how the applications of yoga therapy were demonstrated through case studies which brought the text to life. Well done!

Mary Northey

An amazing resource for any Yoga Therapist. Such deep source material and experienced contributors. A great textbook to have!

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven

A yoga therapist's guide through the IAYT competencies? What's not to like? The editors have brought together insights from some of the finest minds in our field, creating a solid go-to textbook for all yoga therapists. The chapters are organized in a concise and clear way, making for easy reference. Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice provides a path towards deepening our understanding of the profession while begging us to ask some important questions of ourselves.

Kathleen Ross-Allee