Mindfulness and Yoga for Self-Regulation : A Primer for Mental Health Professionals.

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreward -- Preface -- The Hungry Self -- Background -- General Organization of the Text -- Part I: Embodied Self-Regulation: A Conceptual Model -- Part II: The Mindful Self -- Part III: The Yogic Self -- Part IV: Evolving Mindful and Yogic Approaches -- The Mindful and Yogic Self as a Pathway to Self-Regulation -- References -- Acknowledgments -- Note -- Share Mindfulness and Yoga for Self-Regulation: A Primer for Mental Health Professionals -- Part I: Embodied Self-Regulation: A Conceptual Model -- Chapter 1: Embodied Self-Regulation: A Conceptual Model of the Role of Embodied Practices in Self-Regulation -- The Self -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 2: The Dysregulated Self: From Craving, to Consumption, to Disorder -- Loss of the Embodied Self: What Puts Someone at Risk? -- Dysregulation Embodied -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3: The Mindful and Yogic Self: Embodied Practices -- Between Stimulus and Response -- Unique Aspects of Mindful and Yogic Approaches to Practice -- The Mindful and Yogic Self -- The 12 Embodied Practices of the Mindful and Yogic Self -- Exploring the 12 Embodied Practices of the Yogic and Mindful Self -- Summary -- References -- Part II: The Mindful Self -- Chapter 4: Mindfulness: The Basic Principles -- An Antidote -- Mindfulness -- The Three Pillars of Buddhist Practice -- The Dharma Seals: Impermanence, Nonattachment, and Not-Self -- Allowing What Is -- The Four Noble Truths -- The Eight-Fold Path -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5: On the Cushion: Formal Mindfulness Practices -- Finding the Right Tools -- Mindful Practice -- Formal Meditation Practices -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 6: Off the Cushion: Informal Mindfulness Practices -- Informal Mindfulness Practices -- Thoughts and Attitudes That Cultivate and Support Mindful Awareness.

Informal Practices -- Summary -- References -- Part III: The Yogic Self -- Chapter 7: Yoga: The Basic Principles -- Yoga Is for Everyone -- The Study and History of Yoga as an Intervention -- The Eight Limbs of Yoga -- Traditional Types of Yoga -- The Four Immeasurables -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 8: On the Mat: Formal Yoga Practices -- As Goes Your Breath . . . -- Yoga as Embodied Learning -- Aspects of Practice and the Path to Embodied Self-Regulation -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 9: Creating a Regulating Practice: Yoga Teachers, Styles, Risks, and Tools -- From Idea to Practice -- Choosing a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Style -- Dosage: How Much, How Often, and How Long to Practice -- Contraindications in Yoga Practice -- Establishing a Home Practice -- Conclusions -- Chapter 10: Off the Mat: Informal Yoga Practices -- The Building Blocks of Off-the-Mat Practice -- Building Well-Being From the Body Up: Physiological Foundational Practices -- Yamas and Niyamas -- Four Immeasurables -- Karma: Planting Seeds -- Summary -- Part IV: Evolving Mindful and Yogic Approaches -- Chapter 11: Comprehensive Treatment Protocols and Empirical Support -- The Research Perspective -- A Third Wave or New Paradigm? -- Mindfulness -- Yoga -- Cautions and Contraindications -- Conclusions and Future Directions -- Chapter 12: Mindful Self-Care -- Mindful Self-Care and Self-Regulation -- Mindful Self-Care: How to Use This Chapter -- Summary -- Index.