The Yoga Healer: Remedies for the body, mind, and spirit, from easing back pain and headaches to managing anxiety and finding joy and peace within PDF
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YOGA HEALER THE This book is dedicated to my family and my family of students, who have inspired and encouraged me always; And to my mother for her embodiment of courage and love, to my father for challenging me to find a deeper strength, to my husband for his wisdom, kindness and patience; And to my Clementine—my angel, my guru. THE YOGA HEALER REMEDIES FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT FROM EASING BACK PAIN AND HEADACHES TO MANAGING ANXIETY AND FINDING JOY AND PEACE WITHIN CHRISTINE BURKE Published in 2017 by CICO Books An imprint of Ryland Peters & Small Ltd 20–21 Jockey’s Fields 341 E 116th St London WC1R 4BW New York, NY 10029 www.rylandpeters.com 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Text © Christine Burke 2017 Design, illustration, and photography © CICO Books 2017 The author’s moral rights have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. A CIP catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress and the British Library. eISBN: 978-1-78249-595-6 ISBN: 978-1-78249-375-4 Editor: Marion Paull Designer: Geoff Borin Photographer: Erika Flores Commissioning editor: Kristine Pidkameny Senior editor: Carmel Edmonds In-house design assistant: Kerry Lewis Art director: Sally Powell Production manager: Gordana Simakovic Publishing manager: Penny Craig Publisher: Cindy Richards Important health note Please be aware that the information contained in this book and the opinions of the author are not a substitute for medical attention from a qualified health professional. If you are suffering from any medical complaint or are worried about any aspect of your health, or if you are pregnant, please ask your doctor’s advice before proceeding. The publisher and author can take no responsibility for any injury or illness resulting from the advice given or the postures demonstrated within this volume. Contents Introduction How to Use This Book Key Poses Key Concepts and Practices Warm-up Sequences Cool-down Sequence PART 1 REMEDIES FOR THE BODY Top to Bottom Headache Think Less, Breathe More A Pain in the Neck Is a Pain in the Neck! Tight Throat Feel Free to Express Yourself Shoulder Tension Carrying the Weight of the World Upper Back Pain Posture Check! Tight Chest Open Your Heart Sore Hands, Wrists, and Fingers Less Text, More Stretch! Middle Back Pain The Pain of the Middle Child Lower Back Pain You Are Not Alone Lady Trouble PMS and Cramps Lady Trouble For Those in the Age of Wisdom Bloating Happens to the Best of Us Tight Hips Flex the Flexors Hamstrings Strung Too Tight Sciatica in H Minor Thighs and Knees You’re Only as Good as Your Knees Oh My Aching Feet And Crunchy Ankles! PART 2 REMEDIES FOR THE MIND Who IS Running This Show? Anxiety Small Steps for a Big Feeling Lack of Focus Sorry, Could You Repeat that? Impatience What’s the Rush? Irritability From Snappy to Happy Fear The Other Side Is Love Procrastination No, Now! Anger Use It or Lose It Apathy Why Bother? Depleted and Overwhelmed When the Wind Has Left Your Sails Obsessive Let Go and Let Go Again! The Blues Pretty Color—Ugly Feeling PART 3 REMEDIES FOR THE SPIRIT When You Know What You Want, or Want Another Helping of What You Have! Love It Really Is Where It’s At Joy Capture the Rapture Peace Coming Soon to a Body Near You Trust Or Bust Acceptance The Gateway to Change Creativity You Are the Artist and the Art Appreciation and Gratitude This Is Where Happy Lives Abundance Another Helping, Please Balance Embrace the Juggling Act Energy Harness Your Most Precious Resource Confidence Feel Your Power Grounding Find Your Roots Connection You Are Divine PART 4 COMPLETE MINI SEQUENCES For Everyday Practice 20-Minute Morning Practice Wake Up and Glow! Noon Sequence Reset and Revive Nighttime Sequence Ease On Down Resources Index Acknowledgments
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