“A superb compendium for the non-pharmacologic management of pain, stress and tension through meridian yoga therapy.”
- Dr. David S. Caldwell MD, Rheumatolgist
340 page text, spiral-bound with rich illustrations and a wealth of practical information.
Believe it or not....approximately 60 million people struggle with chronic pain every year! Most people don’t have any serious illness, yet the pain persists.
Why? What allows some people to effectively alleviate their pain while others continue to struggle?
Knowledge about the body and the way we see our pain can dramatically change our experience and sense of control over what we feel.
This epic book introduces a radical approach to chronic pain and is also a comprehensive practical reference for self-healing of chronic pain, tension and stress-related problems.
Includes:
Detailed descriptions of 70 acupressure points and how to find them and use them.
Over 120 original illustrations
How to understand your pain and tension through the lens of the Meridian System and 5 Elements
How to use specific Yoga posture for your pain patterns.
How the 5 emotions relate to specific types of pain.
A revolutionary new book with a mission of teaching you how to utilize physical methods of stretching, movement and acupressure to release muscle tension, joint pain, headaches and much more.
Find out where your pain comes from :
Neck and shoulder pain
Headaches
Back Pain
Hip Pain and tension
Stress related digestive issues
Breathing problems
Anxiety and depression
Insomnia
All over pain and fatigue
Author(s): Vaughan , Rose Erin;with Melissa Soong & Heather Ellis
Year: 2021
Language: English
Commentary: Meridian Yoga Therapy :The Pain Book
Pages: 351
Tags: Meridian Yoga Therapy :The Pain Book
PART 1: What is Pain?
What is Pain?
Types of Pain from the Eastern Perspective
A Western Perspective on Pain
Eastern Medicine :The Breath is Breathing Itself.
Your state of mind is related to how your body feels.
5 Points on Emotions
The 5 Voices
Pain and Forgiveness
Pain and Gratitude
Compassion and Community is Healing: Melissa Soong
Addiction and Compassionate Healing: Heather Ellis
PART 2: Asking Questions and Making a Plan
What is your pattern?
The Main Meridian and its Partners
Asking Questions: Listening to yourself
Asking other people questions
Assessment Tools
Cautions
The Questions
What you can do about your pain.
The Physical Techniques: Seeing with Your Hands Approaching Resistance
PART 3: Acupressure Self-Healing Techniques
Kidney Meridian
Bladder Meridian
Spleen Meridian
Stomach Meridian
Liver Meridian
Gall Bladder Meridian
Pericardium Meridian
Triple Heater Meridian
Heart Meridian
Small Intestine Meridian
Lung Meridian
Large Intestine Meridian
PART 4: Movement, Breath and Mind
Movement and Pain
Yoga Asana/Postures: Stretching and Activating the Pathways
Meridian Yoga Therapy: The Pain Book Sequence
Breathing Techniques
Cupping Therapy to Remove Stagnation
Moxibustion and Heat Applications
Using the Mind to Heal the Body
Case Studies
Appendix
Pain and Food
The Questions