Mindfulness and Yoga for Self-Regulation: A Primer for Mental Health Professionals

347 Pages·2015·3.733 MB·English

by  Catherine Cook-Cottone

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Mindfulness and Yoga
for Self-Regulation
Catherine P. Cook-Cottone, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, registered yoga teacher,
and associate professor at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New
York. She is also a researcher specializing in embodied self-regulation (i.e., yoga,
mindfulness, and self-care) and psychosocial disorders (e.g., eating disorders).
She has written four books and over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
Presenting nationally and internationally, Catherine uses her model of embodied
self-regulation to structure discussions on empirical work and practical applica-
tions. She teaches classes on mindfulness therapy, yoga for health and healing,
the history of psychology, and counseling with children and adolescents. She
also maintains a private practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety-based
disorders (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder and generalized anxiety disorder),
eating disorders (including other disorders of self-care), and development of
emotional regulation skills.
Mindfulness and Yoga
for Self-Regulation
A Primer for Mental Health Professionals
CATHERINE P. COOK-COTTONE, PhD
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Contents
Foreword by B. Grace Bullock, PhD xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xxi
Share Mindfulness and Yoga for Self-Regulation: A Primer for Mental Health Professionals
PART I EMBODIED SELF-REGULATION: A CONCEPTUAL MODEL
1 Embodied Self-Regulation: A Conceptual Model
of the Role of Embodied Practices in Self-Regulation 3
The Self 3
Summary 18
2 The Dysregulated Self: From Craving,
to Consumption, to Disorder 21
Loss of the Embodied Self: What Puts Someone at Risk? 22
Dysregulation Embodied 44
Conclusions 50
3 The Mindful and Yogic Self: Embodied Practices 57
Between Stimulus and Response 57
Unique Aspects of Mindful and Yogic Approaches to Practice 58
The Mindful and Yogic Self 60
The 12 Embodied Practices of the Mindful and Yogic Self 65
Exploring the 12 Embodied Practices of the
Yogic and Mindful Self 74
Summary 76
PART II THE MINDFUL SELF
4 Mindfulness: The Basic Principles 81
An Antidote 81
Mindfulness 83
The Three Pillars of Buddhist Practice 86
The Dharma Seals: Impermanence, Nonattachment,
and Not-Self 91
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viii CONTENTS
Allowing What Is 94
The Four Noble Truths 95
The Eight-Fold Path 97
Conclusions 105
5 On the Cushion: Formal Mindfulness Practices 107
Finding the Right Tools 107
Mindful Practice 110
Formal Meditation Practices 118
Summary 141
6 Off the Cushion: Informal Mindfulness Practices 145
Informal Mindfulness Practices 145
Thoughts and Attitudes That Cultivate
and Support Mindful Awareness 147
Informal Practices 155
Summary 161
PART III THE YOGIC SELF
7 Yoga: The Basic Principles 167
Yoga Is for Everyone 167
The Study and History of Yoga as an Intervention 170
The Eight Limbs of Yoga 176
Traditional Types of Yoga 189
The Four Immeasurables 194
Summary 196
8 On the Mat: Formal Yoga Practices 199
As Goes Your Breath . . . 199
Yoga as Embodied Learning 200
Aspects of Practice and the Path to Embodied Self-Regulation 216
Summary 228
9 Creating a Regulating Practice: Yoga Teachers,
Styles, Risks, and Tools 231
From Idea to Practice 231
Choosing a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Style 232
Dosage: How Much, How Often, and How Long to Practice 240
Contraindications in Yoga Practice 241
Establishing a Home Practice 244
Conclusions 246
CONTENTS ix
10 Off the Mat: Informal Yoga Practices 249
The Building Blocks of Off-the-Mat Practice 249
Building Well-Being From the Body Up:
Physiological Foundational Practices 250
Yamas and Niyamas 254
Four Immeasurables 256
Karma: Planting Seeds 262
Summary 264
PART IV EVOLVING MINDFUL AND YOGIC APPROACHES
11 Comprehensive Treatment Protocols
and Empirical Support 269
The Research Perspective 269
A Third Wave or New Paradigm? 270
Mindfulness 274
Yoga 282
Cautions and Contraindications 287
Conclusions and Future Directions 290
12 Mindful Self-Care 297
Mindful Self-Care and Self-Regulation 297
Mindful Self-Care: How to Use This Chapter 301
Summary 311
Index 315