Yoga Theory

Are you tired of feeling tired? Ease stress, calm your gut, and heal trauma in just 10 minutes a day. Science says your body already knows how; this workbook shows you how to unlock it. 🌟 70+ Somatic Exercises, Illustrated and Grouped by Healing Focus - From Soothing Anxiety to Easing Chronic Pain 🌟 🌟 Gentle No-Equipment Movements You Can Do In Under 10 Mins a Day 🌟 You may not realize it, but your body KNOWS something's not right. It doesn't speak in words, but it IS communicating—through tight shoulders, shallow breaths, chronic headaches, clenched jaws, restless legs, sleep...

Within the Yoga Sutra, an ancient text about the practice of yoga, only two verses mention asanas, or the postures we commonly associate with yoga in the West. Patanjali, the legendary sage and author of this 2,250-year-old work, was concerned not solely with physical development, or even mental...

Applied polyvagal theory in yoga provides conscious breathing, vagal toning, mindful movement, and meditation practices that aid in rewiring the nervous system. Listeners will discover how to help both clients and themselves cultivate a felt sense of ease during times of safety; enhance their capacity to handle challenges with equanimity; and reclaim their ability to recover from stress swiftly and efficiently. Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga offers practitioners a new and effective way to support clients who are stuck in a trauma response mode.

Does This Feel Familiar? [ ] You just woke up, but already feel tired and mentally foggy. [ ] You feel exhausted but "wired" at the same time. [ ] You can't fully relax, even when nothing is wrong. [ ] Small stressors (e.g., an unanswered text, a small mistake, etc.) trigger big emotional reactions. [ ] You overthink conversations long after they’re over. [ ] You shut down, procrastinate, scroll endlessly, or go numb when things feel overwhelming. If you recognize yourself in even one of these, your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode. It's important to note that you're not weak....

The vagus nerve connects your throat to your facial muscles and extends from your brain stem to your intestines and stomach. Peak emotional and physical well-being is directly correlated to a healthy vagus nerve, leading to alleviation of the negative effects of PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery bridges the path of healing between the psyche and the body by walking you through the sacred practice of yoga so you can release the burdens of trauma from your body and mind. Grounded within the principles of polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and trauma-informed care, this book will help you gain a better understanding of how our brains and bodies respond to stress and trauma and offer a self-led healing journey toward feeling more empowered, grounded, clearheaded, inspired, and at ease.

Which stress pattern do you recognize most? [ ] You feel constantly "on edge," like your body won't switch off. [ ] You crash into exhaustion, even after small tasks. [ ] You overthink everything long after it's over. [ ] You shut down, procrastinate, or go numb under pressure. If you picked even one, you may be stuck in a stress loop. Stress is unavoidable. Resilience is trainable. Your vagus nerve is the bridge between the two. If you feel wired but exhausted… calm one moment and triggered the next… or stuck in stress cycles you can't break, your vagus nerve may be the missing link to...

Conspirituality takes a deep dive into the troubling phenomenon of influencers who have curdled New Age spirituality and wellness with the politics of paranoia—peddling vaccine misinformation, tales of child trafficking, and wild conspiracy theories. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic...

Yoga for Trauma Recovery outlines best practices for the growing body of professionals trained in both yoga and psychotherapy and addresses the theoretical foundations that tie the two fields. Uniting recent developments in our understanding of neuroscience and trauma recovery with ancient tenets of yoga philosophy and practice, this foundational text is a must-listen for those interested in the healing capacities of each modality. Listeners will come away from the book with a strong sense of how to apply theory, philosophy, and research to real-life complexities.

Do you wake up already exhausted? Does anxiety follow you through the day, even when nothing is wrong? You feel constantly on edge — stomach tight, mind racing, sleep broken. You've tried to manage your stress, but nothing seems to stick. Your body isn't broken. Your nervous system is overwhelmed. And there's one nerve at the center of it all. The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It connects your brain to your heart, lungs, gut, and immune system — regulating your stress response, your mood, your digestion, and your sleep. When its tone is low, everything feels harder. ...

Did you know that it has been shown in hundreds of Biology experiments that the rate of reproduction in an animal directly depends upon its rate of aging? If we increase the rate of reproduction, the rate of aging also increases! Did you know that there exist experiments done on male primates proving that ejaculate is costly for them in significant way, in the form of energy? Did you know that if a lactating female lacks some nutrients in her diet; her body erodes itself to enrich her milk so that the offspring does not have to suffer? But the theory of Celibacy is not so simple. For ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Deepak Chopra joins forces with leading physicist Menas Kafatos to explore some of the most important and baffling questions about our place in the world. "A riveting and absolutely fascinating adventure that will blow your mind wide open!" —Dr. Rudolph E...

A compilation of commonalities in Taoist, Hatha and Vedic Yoga for those on the yogic journey to self-realization and zen. These ancient teachings have been passed down through generations of seekers to create masters of the subject and self. Zen Yoga: Theory, Postures & Remedies offers initiation to the subject as well as content for the advancing practitioner. In understanding the teachings, one is aided in dissolving the perceived and real discomforts of modern life, while supporting the individual’s responsibility to remain healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Throughout time, teachers ...

A detailed guide to awakening your powers of supersensory perception Details methods and techniques for the acquisition of supersensory powers distilled from Rudolf Steiner’s 400 published volumes and from Patañjali’s Yoga Sutra Explores acquisition of these powers at birth...

This book was written during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. For the first time in many of our lifetimes, the entire world is fighting an unseen enemy, and the biggest losers are Americans. Why? Why are Americans suffering and dying at more than double the percentage of other countries? The answers can probably be found in your refrigerator or pantry.

First in the series of five books dedicated to assisting those pursing a balanced life through the unique blend of hatha yoga, taoist yoga and theory based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine five elements. These ancient practices are brought together from a lineage of direct transmission from teacher to student for balancing the mind, body and breath to achieve harmony and a life without suffering. In understanding and implementing these teachings, one begins to observe the natural changes and harmonize with the flow of the element and its season to enhance overall health and well being. ...

According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), one of the most common mental disorders in the United States are anxiety disorders. This illness affects over 40 million American adults (18 years and older) each year, which is a big 18.1% of the US population. Although anxiety disorders can be treated, over a third, or 36.9%, of the population only gets the allotted treatment, while the remaining 63.1% remain suffering. Anxiety disorders are very common and have become associated with depression. These two illnesses may occur together, or one disorder leads to the other ...

Second in the series of five books dedicated to assisting those pursing a balanced life through the unique blend of hatha yoga, taoist yoga and theory based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine five elements. These ancient practices are brought together from a lineage of direct transmission from teacher to student for balancing the mind, body and breath to achieve harmony and a life without suffering. In understanding and implementing these teachings, one begins to observe the natural changes and harmonize with the flow of the element and its season to enhance overall health and well ...

Have you ever wondered how to befriend your mind, to tame its wild thoughts and emotions? What if you could easily and clearly navigate life's ups and downs, simply by understanding the workings of your mind? And how might befriending your mind empower you to lead a more fulfilling and balanced life? Let's explore these questions together, as we embark on a journey towards inner peace and self-discovery. The chapters in this exploration of the inner self embark on a profound journey, guiding individuals toward self-discovery, emotional management, and positive transformation. In the chapter...