Yoga Therapy At The Wall

In this book, you will learn the therapeutic value of using an ordinary flat wall as a prop in yoga. This extremely versatile and readily available tool will quickly become your favorite prop for practicing asana and beyond! This manual is 162 pages with lots of full color pictures!

Introduction: What is Yoga & Yoga Vs. Yoga Therapy,

Chapter 1: Why Yoga At The Wall

Chapter 2: Breath At The Wall

Chapter 3: Warming Up At The Wall: Up-Regulation

Chapter 4: Posture At The Wall

Chapter 5: Core Work At The Wall

Chapter 6: Lower Body At The Wall

Chapter 7: Upper Body At The Wall

Chapter 8: Spine At The Wall

Chapter 9: Balance At The Wall: The Vestibular System

Chapter 10: Standing Poses At The Wall

Chapter 11: Inversion At The Wall

Chapter 12: Cooling Down At The Wall: Down-Regulation

The Wall Brings A New Dimension To Yoga Practice:
Increasing & Decreasing Challenge in Postures
Bringing Awareness to the Back Body
Creating a Settling Effect to Regulate Vata Dosha
Providing a Surface for Body Rolling
Increasing Awareness of Alignment & Posture
Adding New Variety to Traditional Movement Patterns
Balancing Effort and Ease

Anatomical & Physiological Principles:
The 3 Planes of Movement
Active, Passive and Resisted Movement
The 4 Types of Stretching
Isolation Vs. Integration of Movements
Facilitation Vs. Inhibition of Muscles
Integrating Stabilization, Strength, Flexibility & Mobility

Beyond Asana Practice:
Understanding the Layers of Our Being Through The Kosha System Looking
at the Causes of Suffering through the Kleshas
Improving the Skills of Self-Awareness & Self-Regulation
Active Vs. Passive Relaxation Techniques
The Breath's Relationship to Gravity & Body Position
Balancing the Y in & Yang Elements of Yoga
Up-Regulation & Down-Regulation of the Nervous System