Back to Balance, Heal Your Spine, Heal Your Life is a simple, easy to use program for alleviating chronic neck or back pain. Developed by Yoga Therapist and Wellness Consultant, Raven Sadhaka Seltzer, the Back to Balance program incorporates gentle, therapeutic yoga and breathing techniques along with energetic and self-healing practices designed to restore the body to wholeness. This book can be used on its own, but is offered as a complimentary therapy to other medical treatments for many conditions, including the following: spondylolisthesis, herniated or slipped discs, degenerative disc disease, stenosis, sciatica, scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, muscle spasms in neck & back, strained back or neck muscles, SI joint strain or dysfunction
Author(s): Seltzer, Raven M.A., E-RYT 500
Edition: 2
Publisher: Smartbird Publications
Year: 2013
Language: English
Commentary: A simple, easy to use program for alleviating chronic neck or back pain
Pages: 220
Tags: A simple, easy to use program for alleviating chronic neck or back pain
Introduction to the 2nd Edition
Holistic Healing Contract
Materials needed for your 30 days:
Chapter 1: Mobility and Stability
Chapter 2: The Spine: An Engineering Wonder
Chapter 3: Who’s Driving Your Car?
Chapter 4: Connecting To The Breath
Chapter 5: Breathe and Move
Chapter 6: Focusing Inside
Chapter 7: Getting to the Root Of Your Pain
Chapter 8: Dealing with Overstimulation
Nutrition/Nourishment Assessment
Nutrition/Nourishment Targets
Lifestyle/Habits at Home Assessment
Lifestyle/Habits at Work Assessment
Lifestyle/Habits in the Car Assessment
Chapter 9: Crash Course in Spinal Anatomy
Chapter 10: Your Muscular System
Chapter 11: Your Central Nervous system
Chapter 12: Six Movements of the Spine
Chapter 13: The Power of Gravity
Chapter 14: Cultivate Flexibility
Chapter 15: Strengthen Your Core
Chapter 16: The Energetic Exchange
Chapter 17: Cultivate Your Healing Garden
Progress Chart
Chapter 18: Developing Body Awareness
Chapter 19: Getting Leverage
Chapter 20: Body Mechanics to Stand & Walk
Chapter 21: The Ergonomics of Sitting
Chapter 22: The Ergonomics of Sleep
Chapter 23: Rest Is Good Medicine
Chapter 24: The Wisdom of The Body
Chapter 25: The Balancing Act
Chapter 26: Letting Go
Chapter 27: Strong, Centered, Focused
Chapter 28: Acceptance & Forgiveness
Chapter 29: Re-Create Your Life
Chapter 30: Relax Into Wholeness
Appendices:
My Healing Journal
Back to Balance -- Daily Checklist
30 Therapeutic Movements for 30 Days
30 Affirmations for 30 Days
Holistic Recovery Chart
List of Images & Diagrams
Bibliography & Print Resources
Online Resources
Practitioners & Instructors
Products & Props
10 Easy Ways to De-Stress Everyday
10-Minute Desk Routine
Holistic Pain Management – Daily Checklist
Ergonomic Guidelines for Sitting and Standing:
Energy Centers of the Body (Chakras)
Understanding Hormones
Understanding Neurotransmitters
Glossary
About the Author
About the Models
