Overview
Bridges the gap between spiritual philosophies and evidence-based medicine
Describes philosophies and techniques of Yoga and Mindfulness
Presents symptom-specific models of Yoga of value in healthcare (both illness and wellness)
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Demystification
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Front Matter
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Standardization
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Back Matter
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About this book
This book attempts to bridge the considerable gaps that exist between spiritual philosophies and evidence-based medicine and between the psychotherapeutic models of the East and the West. Based on the insights of both the ancient wisdom and modern medicine, this book presents Yogic science not just as a set of physical exercises or religious rituals but as theories about the mind that have bio-psycho-social implications in relation to health and illness.
Drawing on his years of monastic training and his extensive experiential, clinical and research knowledge on the utility of Yoga meditation in standardized and evidence-based medicine protocols, the author describes symptom-specific clinical applications of Yogic/meditative techniques using standardized protocols for the various psychiatric and psychosomatic conditions. In addition, he explains the value of these techniques in reducing stress and improving quality of life in healthy populations. Dr. Pradhan names the proposed integrative model of psychotherapy Yoga and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (Y-MBCT). Unlike other models, Y-MBCT uses Yoga in its entirety (all eight limbs, including meditation) rather than piecemeal. The standardized and evidence-based format of Yoga meditation described in this book will help all aspiring Yoga practitioners and will hopefully also provide the impetus for multicenter research studies on the value of this ancient wisdom.
Reviews
“This book explores the use of yoga-based mindfulness therapy as an individual or adjunctive therapy for psychiatric conditions. … The audience includes mental healthcare providers and students interested in understanding the integration of yogic practice into modern day psychiatric treatments. It is also an excellent reference for yoga practitioners on the history, philosophy, and practice of this art.” (Michael Easton, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2015)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Yoga and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Book Subtitle: A Clinical Guide
Authors: Basant Pradhan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09105-1
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-09104-4Published: 19 November 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-36362-2Published: 23 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-09105-1Published: 05 November 2014
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVI, 244
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 4 illustrations in colour
Topics: Psychiatry, Psychology, general, Complementary & Alternative Medicine