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The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care, Second Edition

By (author) Sat Bir Khalsa, By (author) Lorenzo Cohen, By (author) Timothy McCall, By (author) Shirley Telles, By (author) Holger Cramer





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This fully updated compendium of research, history, scientific theory, and practice amalgamates various evidence-based research findings and their practical implications for professionals who use yoga or refer patients to yoga practice. Chapters cover the implementation of yoga for various illnesses and conditions from paediatrics to geriatrics. The expanded second edition includes updated contributions from leading biomedical researchers and therapists, brand new research on telemedicine, chronic pain, and mental health conditions, and a new chapter specifically on the implementation of yoga therapy in medical systems and healthcare with a focus on international perspectives and public perceptions. Contents: Section 1: Introduction to Yoga and Yoga Therapy Introduction to Yoga in Healthcare History, Philosophy, and Practice of Yoga History, Philosophy, and Practice of Yoga Therapy The Psychophysiology of Yoga Section 2: Mental Health Conditions Yoga Therapy for Depression Yoga Therapy for Anxiety, OCD and Trauma Yoga Therapy for other Mental Health Conditions Section 3: Musculoskeletal and Neurological Conditions Yoga Therapy for Back Conditions Yoga Therapy for Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular Conditions Yoga Therapy for Neurological Conditions Section 4: Endocrine Conditions Yoga Therapy for Diabetes Yoga Therapy for Metabolic Syndrome and Weight Control Section 5: Cardiorespiratory Conditions Yoga Therapy for Heart Disease Yoga Therapy for Hypertension Yoga Therapy for Respiratory Conditions Section 6: Cancer Yoga Therapy during Cancer Treatment Yoga for Cancer Survivors Section 7: Special Populations Yoga Therapy for Pediatrics Yoga Therapy for Geriatrics Yoga Therapy for Obstetrics and Gynecology Yoga for Prevention and Wellness Section 8: Practical and Future Considerations Implementation of Yoga Therapy Integrating Yoga Therapy into Health Care Systems Future Directions in Research and Clinical Care

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Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published date | 21 Oct 2024
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Format | Digital (delivered electronically)
Pages | 576
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ISBN | 978-1-8399-7661-2
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BISAC | medical / alternative medicine


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