Contents
- Foreword Patricia Walden
- Foreword Christine Forner Section One: Foundations: Understanding Trauma and Recovery
- Introduction The Evolution of a Field: Trauma-Informed Yoga
- Chapter 1 : Foundations of Mental Health
- Chapter 2 : Defining Trauma
- Chapter 3 : Stress and the Nervous System
- Chapter 4 : Somatic Psychotherapy: The Body's Influence on the Mind Section Two: Applications: Using Yoga to Recover from Traumatic Stress
- Chapter 5 : Yoga Philosophy
- Chapter 6 : Yoga Practices for Trauma Recovery
- Chapter 7 : Trust and Relationship
- Chapter 8 : Trauma-Informed Principles Section Three: Growth: Keeping Joy Alive in the Face of Trauma
- Chapter 9 : Accessing Resilience
- Chapter 10 : Beyond Self-Care: Sustainable Systems
- Chapter 11 : Cultivating Joy
- Chapter 12 : Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
- Acknowledgements
- Glossary