Robert Butera - The Yoga Life: Applying Comprehensive Yoga Therapy to All Areas of Your Life

Llewellyn Publications

Woodbury, Minnesota

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The Yoga Life: Applying Comprehensive Yoga Therapy to All Areas of Your Life 2021 by Ilene S. Rosen, Robert Butera, PhD, & Jennifer Hilbert, MS.

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First e-book edition 2021

E-book ISBN: 9780738757902

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Butera, Robert, author. | Rosen, Ilene S., author. | Hilbert,

Jennifer, author.

Title: The yoga life : applying comprehensive yoga therapy to all areas of

your life / Robert Butera, PhD, Ilene S. Rosen, Jennifer Hilbert.

Description: First edition. | Woodbury, Minnesota : Llewellyn Publications,

2021. | Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: About how the

branches of yoga may be applied to areas of life through an

individualized program that best fits the individuals bodys need and

lifestyle. Examines yogas philosophy and guiding principles, with both

scientific and philosophical wisdom Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021008645 (print) | LCCN 2021008646 (ebook) | ISBN

9780738757674 (paperback) | ISBN 9780738757902 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Yoga.

Classification: LCC B132.Y6 B88 2021 (print) | LCC B132.Y6 (ebook) | DDC

294.5/436dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021008645

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to the yoga community at large and honors the work that has been done to adapt the teachings of yoga to modern life in the form of yoga therapy. As a result of all of your efforts, people from all walks of life have discovered that continued yoga practice and study has the potential to bring out the best in humanity. Thank you for your efforts to make the world a better place.

Contents

List of

by Erin Byron, MA

: Foundations

: Comprehensive Yoga Therapy

: Honoring Your Learning Style

: Body Health

: Creating a Movement-Based Lifestyle

: Nourishing Your Whole Self

: Honoring Rest and Sleep

: Social Health

: Transforming Work Stress

: Building Strong Relationships

: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World

: Letting Go of Stress About Money

: Intrapersonal Health

: Making Time for Joy and Recreation

: Developing a Meditation Practice

: Tapping into Spirituality

: Whats Next?

Exercises

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Disclaimer

The practices, movements, and methods described in this book should not be used as an alternative to professional diagnosis or treatment. The authors and publisher of this book are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury or negative effects that might occur through following the instructions and advice contained in this book. Before beginning any treatment or exercise program, it is recommended that you consult medical professionals to determine whether you should undertake the course of practice.