Yoga for Back Pain Relief by Julia Meadows About the Author Julia Meadows is a senior coach at Mindset Mastership, a life coaching business based in London, England. Mindset Mastership teaches clients how human behavior really works. Through our teaching, we have helped clients worldwide gain a better advantage, to develop themselves and achieve more from life. For further details, see: MindsetMastership.com Want free goodies? Email us at: [email protected] Find us on Instagram! @MindsetMastership © Copyright 2020 by (United Arts Publishing, England) - All rights reserved. This document is geared towards providing exact and reliable information in regard to the topic and issue covered. The publication is sold with the idea that the publisher is not required to render accounting, officially permitted, or otherwise, qualified services. 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Table of Contents Introduction About this Book Chapter 1: What is Yoga Importance of Yoga Yoga in Our Daily Life Yoga Is a Great Stress Buster Yoga Promotes Whole-Body Fitness When to Practice Where to Practice Eating and Drinking What to Wear What You Need Chapter 2: Muscle Balance in Yoga What is a muscle imbalance? Does Traditional Yoga Lead to Muscular Imbalance? The Shoulder Strength Imbalance in Yoga Chapter 3: Side Effects of Yoga Positive Side Effects Possible Negative Side Effects Chapter 4: How Yoga Helps with Pain Management How Pain Affects our Brain How Does Yoga Actually Help Us Process and Perceive Pain? How asanas fight pain In what ways pranayama helps to relax our body and anxieties Common Pain Conditions and How Yoga Helps Emotional Healing Yoga Poses Spiritual Meanings of Yoga Postures Psychic Development Chapter 5: Yoga and Pain Yoga and pain What is the evidence for yoga’s effectiveness when you have pain? How to choose a Yoga teacher and class? Can anyone do yoga? Can I do yoga at home? Do I need to tell my health care professional I am doing yoga? All about pain THE PROTECTIVE PAIN RESPONSE UNDERSTANDING CHRONIC PAIN PAIN AGAIN UNLEARNING PAIN THROUGH RELAXATION BREATHING THE WHOLE BODY A RESTORATIVE YOGA ROUTINE FOR CHRONIC PAIN NESTING POSE SUPPORTED BOUND ANGLE POSE SUPPORTED BACKBEND POSE Chapter 6: Beginners Exercises to Heal Back-Pain Scoliosis at Home Stretches and exercises for scoliosis 9 Yoga Poses for Upper Back Pain 8 stretches for the middle back 5 Yoga Poses to Ease Lower Back Pain 10 Yoga Poses for Sciatica Pain Relief 5 Yoga Poses to Avoid If You Have Piriformis Syndrome The 4 Best Stretching Exercises to Ease Groin Pain Chapter 7: Soreness After Yoga Hydrate, then hydrate a little more DO get plenty of sleep DON’T down caffeine and energy supplements DO exercise—gently Use a foam roller DO eat a balanced meal DON’T take anti-inflammatory drugs DO take a hot bath DO stretch DON’T do intense stretching DO continue to practice yoga, gently Chapter 8: Discover How Yoga Poses and Meditation can Improve Your Anatomy 38 Ways Yoga Improves Anatomy Chapter 9: How to Meditate Introduction What is meditation? EXAMPLES OF MEDITATION CATEGORIES OF MEDITATION How to Meditate CONCENTRATIVE TECHNIQUES Tips for Applying the Concentrative Techniques Positioning Quieting the Mind FOCUS ON THE BREATH VARIATIONS ON A THEME Expressing Gratitude SETTLING INTO THE MEDITATIVE MOMENT Movement Meditation through Martial Arts EXPRESSIVE MEDICATION: CREATING AN OUTLET FOR MEDITATING Conclusions Chapter 10: How to Use Meditation to Manage Chronic Pain 1. The pain is not all in your head 2. The paradox of paying attention 3. Regulating the response 4. Putting the pieces together Chapter 11: Science-Based Benefits of Meditation 1. Reduces stress 2. Controls anxiety 3. Promotes emotional health 4. Enhances self-awareness 5. Lengthens attention span 6. May reduce age-related memory loss 7. Can generate kindness 8. May help fight addictions 9. Improves sleep 10. Helps control pain 11. Can decrease blood pressure 12. You can meditate anywhere Chapter 12: Ayurvedic Diet Plan: Get Rid of any Disease with One Diet Ayurvedic Diet Plan Ayurvedic Diet: Meal Timings Ayurvedic Diet: Morning Meal Morning Food Ratio Morning Fruits Restricted foods in the Morning Ayurvedic Diet: Evening Meal Evening Food Ratio Conclusion